Dieter Uchtdorf used the five petaled forget-me-not flower to illustrate five things we "would be wise never to forget."
Forget Not
1- to be patient with yourself
2- the difference between a foolish sacrifice & a wise sacrifice
3-to be happy now
4-the why of the gospel
5-that the Lord loves you
Be patient with yourself - "Our journey toward perfection is long, but we can find wonder and delight in even the tiniest steps in that journey."
Foolish sacrifice vs wise sacrifice - "Dedicating some of our time to studying the scriptures or preparing to teach a lesson is a good sacrifice. Spending many hours stitching the title of the lesson into homemade pot holders for each member of your class perhaps may not be." Because of this example, I sometimes ask myself if a time-consuming task is embroidering pot holders.
Be happy now - "... if we spend our days waiting for fabulous roses, we could miss the beauty and wonder of the tiny forget-me-nots that are all around us."
Why of the gospel - "While understanding the “what” and the “how” of the gospel is necessary, the eternal fire and majesty of the gospel springs from the “why.” When we understand why our Heavenly Father has given us this pattern for living, when we remember why we committed to making it a foundational part of our lives, the gospel ceases to become a burden and, instead, becomes a joy and a delight. It becomes precious and sweet."
The Lord loves you - "... wherever you are, whatever your circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love. ... He who created and knows the stars knows you and your name—you are the daughters of His kingdom."
Foolish sacrifice vs wise sacrifice - "Dedicating some of our time to studying the scriptures or preparing to teach a lesson is a good sacrifice. Spending many hours stitching the title of the lesson into homemade pot holders for each member of your class perhaps may not be." Because of this example, I sometimes ask myself if a time-consuming task is embroidering pot holders.
Be happy now - "... if we spend our days waiting for fabulous roses, we could miss the beauty and wonder of the tiny forget-me-nots that are all around us."
Why of the gospel - "While understanding the “what” and the “how” of the gospel is necessary, the eternal fire and majesty of the gospel springs from the “why.” When we understand why our Heavenly Father has given us this pattern for living, when we remember why we committed to making it a foundational part of our lives, the gospel ceases to become a burden and, instead, becomes a joy and a delight. It becomes precious and sweet."
The Lord loves you - "... wherever you are, whatever your circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love. ... He who created and knows the stars knows you and your name—you are the daughters of His kingdom."
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