Marion G. Romney, in the September 1972, New Era article, "What Would Jesus Do" gave some terrific advise on how to make decisions according to the will of our Heavenly Father. Below is a handout for the Young Women Lesson 3, in Manual 1, Following the Example of Jesus Christ.
Here is the direct link.
Here is the handout in PDF.
This week's family home evening we reviewed the talk by Joe J. Christensen, “Resolutions,” Ensign, Dec 1994, 62–67. Then, we made both our own personal resolutions and those as a family. I made this excel document that divided the resolutions into the parts discussed within the article, and a few of my own. We have made some really good and reasonable resolutions. Now we just need to keep them!
This week for FHE we read as a family D&C 121, which was revealed during Joseph's imprisonment at Liberty Jail in 1839. This chapter has a few of my favorite scriptures....
Verse 7-8:...thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high....
This is a terrific promise that offers comfort during trying times. In the midts of difficulties the severity may seem to magnify itself and overshadow hope and reason. Keeping it in perspective that it is "but a small moment" and perserverance will be rewarded can be reasuring.
Verse 39: We have learned by sad experience that it is the nature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little authority, as they suppose, they will immediately begin to exercise unrighteous dominion.
I feel reminded of this so many times throughout life from the small to the largest of circumstances. From folsk in pominent positions abusing their power to power company taking advantage because they can.
Verse 43: Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy....
I find this a terrific piece of parenting advice.
