"I pray...that we'll be unified in our efforts to follow Christ so that when there's any level of crisis or need, that our society can support that need..." Our PA2 RS president Megan!
What can we do to strengthen or unity?
1- Recognize how much we need each other.
" The fact of the matter is, we really and truly need each other. Women naturally seek friendship, support, and companionship. We have so much to learn from one another, and we often let self-imposed barriers keep us from enjoying associations which could be among the greatest blessings in our lives."
2- Rejoice in our differences.
" The adversary would have us be critical or judgmental of one another. He wants us to concentrate on our differences and compare ourselves to on another... We as women can be particularly hard on ourselves. When we compare ourselves to one another, we will always feel inadequate or resentful of others. Sister Patricia T. Holland once said. The point is, we simply cannot call ourselves Christian and continue to judge one another- or ourselves- so harshly. She goes on to say that there is nothing that is worth us losing our compassion and sisterhood over. We just need to relax and rejoice in our divine differences. We need to realize that we all desire to serve in the kingdom, using our unique talents and gifts in our own ways. Then we can enjoy our sisterhood and our associations and begin to serve."
3. Recognize how much we have in common
4. Render Christ-like service.
Jen encouraged us to read 2 general conference talks:
- Sisterhood: Oh, How We Need Each Other! by Bonnie L. Oscarson. April 2014
- Our Hearts Knit as One. President Henry B Eyring. October 2008
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