Counseling in councils part 2

It still continues!  I am amazed at work, home and church how working with, and seeking counsel from, others brings a much better result. At work I have a few issues that have never been crossed before, and I have been working with many to find the right forward. As I keep working things begin to clear up and we get a better overall result. I never would have come up with the whole on my own. 

And at church it's amazing how talking through and over things brings out new insights, clarity of the situation, and a better resolved feeling to move forward. Always seek the counsel of trusted people to help you along the way. They are invaluable. 

I had a great day, good meetings, good alignment with others on moving things forward, good spirit present, and great lessons along the way. I got to sustain new presidencies in Deacons and Laurels, award a faith in God in primary, give the lesson (short as it may have been) in priests quorum, set apart people, have great interviews with remarkable people including a returning prospective elder that has such a great family and is ready to work towards the temple, and then off to bishopric break the fast, youth family history hour (29 youth attended today, new record) and then home to watch over a sick missionary while her companion goes out with a sister in the Ward. Whew. What a day. 

I have studied a great deal about grace and the atonement this week. Really a remarkable thing to understand and to further strengthen our knowledge that we are never beyond His reach, regardless. I have read many talks, and some many times. Try reading Elder Bednars talk "bear up their burdens with ease" and recall the truck, the wood, and how "it was the load". 

Saturday we did not accomplish much on our own, but did take Lys to dance instruction with 5 friends and then visited Heather and Darrin while waiting for her. Fun time but Heather is really sick, so remember her. But I had a great day with mom and that was all worth it. 

I have been keeping the fire going a lot this week. I love the warmth it brings but it is getting warmer next week. So I think that is coming to a seasonal end. 

I got an assignment from the primary and found it to be remarkably difficult. It was to select 12 favorite scriptures. Have you ever tried that?  I thought I will pull a few then dig deep and thumb through to find 12. After I brainstormed a few I counted and I had 15. How am I supposed to limit it to 12?  Painful!  So, take my 15 and enjoy a special study session. I would love to hear your favorites. 

Love you forever, 

Dad

3 John 1:4

Helaman 5:12

Moses 1:39

JSH 1:17

Gen 1:26-27

Joshua 24:15

Proverbs 3:5-6

2 Tim 4:7

Mal 4:5-6

Matt 28:19

Luke 24:5-6

D&C 82:10

Alma 53:20

2 Ne 31:20

D&C 25:12

3 John 1:4