We're going to talk a little more over the next little bit about the why's of emergency preparedness and food storage, in hopes of helping you catch the vision of what this is all about and why it is so important. I know that the thought of emergency preparedness, and especially food storage, can be overwhelming - there is so much involved that it is hard to know where to start!
My hope is to put together a series of weekly assignments that are small, easy-to-do steps that will help us slowly but surely reach our goal of preparing every needful thing. The best way to climb any mountain is just by taking one small step at a time. (Or better put, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time...) If you can't tackle the assignments right now, please still be a part of our group.
My hope is to put together a series of weekly assignments that are small, easy-to-do steps that will help us slowly but surely reach our goal of preparing every needful thing. The best way to climb any mountain is just by taking one small step at a time. (Or better put, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time...) If you can't tackle the assignments right now, please still be a part of our group.
"There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated—
And when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated." D&C 130:20
Probably one of the single most important things you can do to prepare yourself and your family for difficult times, whatever they may be, is to keep the Lord's commandments.
Tithing is a commandment from God, and when we obey His law, He is bound to bless us. We will need His blessings on our efforts to prepare every needful thing for ourselves and our families.
Elder Marvin J. Ashton counseled, "Successful financial management in every LDS home begins with the payment of an honest tithe. If our tithing and fast offerings are the first obligations met following the receipt of each paycheck, our commitment to this important gospel principle will be strengthened and the likelihood of financial mismanagement will be reduced." When we pay an honest tithe, we receive blessings from the Lord.
Elder Sheldon F. Child of the Seventy said, "As we faithfully pay our tithes, the Lord will indeed open the windows of heaven and pour us out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. I want each of you to know...that I know...that if you always pay an honest tithing, the Lord will bless you. It will be the best investment you will ever make."
Your assignment this week is to read the following talk, "The Blessings of an Honest Tithe" by Elder Marion G. Romney, and then take stock of where you are at in paying your tithing, and make any necessary changes so that you are in full compliance with this commandment. It is such an important commandment, and in these troubled times, we need all of the blessings we can get!
Part two of your assignment: Sometime during this next week, purchase enough new 9V batteries for every smoke detector in your home.
And when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated." D&C 130:20
Probably one of the single most important things you can do to prepare yourself and your family for difficult times, whatever they may be, is to keep the Lord's commandments.
Tithing is a commandment from God, and when we obey His law, He is bound to bless us. We will need His blessings on our efforts to prepare every needful thing for ourselves and our families.
Elder Marvin J. Ashton counseled, "Successful financial management in every LDS home begins with the payment of an honest tithe. If our tithing and fast offerings are the first obligations met following the receipt of each paycheck, our commitment to this important gospel principle will be strengthened and the likelihood of financial mismanagement will be reduced." When we pay an honest tithe, we receive blessings from the Lord.
Elder Sheldon F. Child of the Seventy said, "As we faithfully pay our tithes, the Lord will indeed open the windows of heaven and pour us out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. I want each of you to know...that I know...that if you always pay an honest tithing, the Lord will bless you. It will be the best investment you will ever make."
Your assignment this week is to read the following talk, "The Blessings of an Honest Tithe" by Elder Marion G. Romney, and then take stock of where you are at in paying your tithing, and make any necessary changes so that you are in full compliance with this commandment. It is such an important commandment, and in these troubled times, we need all of the blessings we can get!
Part two of your assignment: Sometime during this next week, purchase enough new 9V batteries for every smoke detector in your home.
Don't worry about changing them out yet - that's for next week. If money will allow, buy twice as many as you need, so you'll have extras on hand.
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