Hastening the Work Means . . .

Our stake was blessed to hear from Elder Daniel L Johnson of the First Quorum of the Seventy this weekend. He told us that we have to remember that we are ALWAYS teaching something. We need to think about: What am I teaching?

He said that the very act of not teaching something will teach our children the value we place on that thing. He went on to tell us how important it is to study the Book of Mormon with our children. It was all I could do not to stand up and shout, "AMEN!"

He promised us that by reading the Book of Mormon miracles can happen. He promised us: there will be peace in our homes, love and kindness will grow, children will listen to their parents, and parents will counsel with their children in patience. Who wouldn't want these blessings in their home? 

He went on to tell us that it is too easy to find excuses to crowd scripture study out of our lives. But he told us: It is NOT tough. We just have to decide to make it a priority and do it. It's not hard to get up a little earlier or go to bed a little later. It is not tough.

He also warned us of the challenges of the rising generation. He told us how these children will face challenges and be tempted and bombarded by the adversary like never before. He said: Children need every ounce of strength and testimony they can get. We cannot leave them to flounder alone. We must give them the tools they need.

Elder Johnson ended his talk by telling us that "Hastening the Work" means doing things in a different way. 

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**Be aware, the above advice from Elder Johnson is paraphrased, not quoted.