Thursday Thought

So this Sunday I get to teach Relief Society. Ha ha. I'm sure it will be loads of fun (sarcasm intended). But at least preparing for it has given me some great material for this Thursday Thought. I'm teaching Elder Uchtdorf's talk from the past October Conference "The Love of God". Here's one of the parts I've really liked:

"My dear brothers and sisters, don’t get discouraged if you stumble at times. Don’t feel downcast or despair if you don’t feel worthy to be a disciple of Christ at all times. The first step to walking in righteousness is simply to try. We must try to believe. Try to learn of God: read the scriptures; study the words of His latter-day prophets; choose to listen to the Father, and do the things He asks of us. Try and keep on trying until that which seems difficult becomes possible—and that which seems only possible becomes habit and a real part of you."

Isn't that the way it is with the gospel? We just have to try, even if it's difficult. And then keep trying until it becomes a part of us. Such great advice.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Love of God,” Ensign, Nov 2009, 21–24