Lift

I watched this sweet video on lds.org and it made be think of the commitment we sometimes have to make in order to help others. In this story, a group of men commit to serve a women with MS every evening for the foreseeable future (so far they have helped her every night for seven years). The men in the story talk about trying to serve her without making that huge obligation, but they get inspiration from one man who exclaims that he will do it by himself if he needs to.

Here's what I learned from this story to help you with your commitment to Family Scripture Study:

1) Leading Family Scripture Study is a lifelong commitment. Sometimes this feels overwhelming, but we can do it one day at a time.

2) We can be inspired by the example of others. Seeing the success of others can help to keep you going.

3) When we serve others, we make ourselves happy. Remember that leading Family Scripture Study is service. Begin to notice how this service makes you happy.

4) As you work to make your Family Scripture Study a success, you will find that your scripture "muscles" will grow, blessing you personally as well as your family.

5) Don't try to do it all alone. These men all pitched in together to serve. Find a way to spread the responsibility (and blessings).

6) Even though the men felt awkward and burdened at first, they came to love their job. Work your way through the awkward stage until you and your family love scripture study time!