Thoughts for Thursday

This is taken from a lesson taught in a religion class. The teacher asked his ninth grade students, "What is the most important word?" Of course, being ninth graders, on their minds might be the words- boys or girls, or something ninth graders think about. The ninth graders did say boys and girls, and things ninth graders think about, and then they got serious.

They suggested words like--families, love, scriptures, prayer, faith, Christ, resurrection, eternity, giving, and service. Each time an answer was given, the teacher would reply that that was a good answer, but not what he was looking for. Finally, after a considerable amount of time, the teacher said the word that he was looking for, that encompassed all the beautiful words that had been mentioned was... REMEMBER.

If you remember, he told them, you won't forget to pray. You won't forget to serve or love. You will remember to read the scriptures. You will not forget family and friends. You will remember to obey. You'll keep in your heart the knowledge that Jesus Christ sacrificed his life for us, and you will love him as he loves you. You will remember why you came to earth. You will remember you are sons and daughters of God. You can return home to him if you remember to keep his commandments and live your lives the way he has asked.

The teacher's lesson had a lasting influence on the students as they faced life and its challenges--when temptations came, they remembered to pray. When they were discouraged and alone, they remembered that families can be forever. They remembered who they were and why they were on earth. They remembered~~~~~ one important word!

Remember... I think it's my new favorite, most important word!! Have a wonderful weekend.

Be Nice to People,

Julie