This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 84. We’ll talk about one of the Savior’s teachings in this section that has to do with anxiety management. We’ll review the importance of exercising our agency to change, and how this process can improve our spiritual and mental health. We’ll also discuss the concept of aligning our beliefs with truth, and how most mental health issues, at their heart, are a product of believing untrue things. We’ll review the importance of following through with heavenly counsel when received.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 81-83. We’ll talk about the blessings and talents the Lord has given to each of us, and the expectations He has as a result. We’ll review how as we magnify our talents we can improve self-concept and other mental health issues. We’ll also discuss the beneficial approach of addressing mental health issues with multiple tools, including spiritual ones. Finally, we’ll address the problem of cross-comparison and how avoiding this can lead to better mental health outcomes.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 77-80. We’ll talk about several principles. First, we’ll review the importance of asking sincere questions and seeking for inspired answers. We’ll discuss how this is a sign of strength, not weakness. Second, we’ll talk about how improving our mental health will not just be a benefit in this life, but can help us prepare spiritually for the next life. Finally, we’ll discuss the power of gratitude, and how this can be a benefit to help change attitudes and cope with difficulties.
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Elder Uchtdorf talk: GRATEFUL IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 76, which is a description of the three degrees of glory. We’ll begin by talking about the amazing promises made from God to those who strive to follow Him. We’ll review some of the differences between celestial and terrestrial beings and how overcoming our trials through the Savior plays a large part. We’ll also talk about President Nelson’s counsel to “think celestial,” and review some common challenges were such thinking can bless our lives.
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President Nelson talk: THINK CELESTIAL
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 71-75. In part, we’ll continue some of our discussion from last week, but do a much deeper dive into the concepts of personal responsibility and accountability. We’ll talk about the idea of stewardship, and how each of us have a personal stewardship to improve our lives. We’ll discuss the importance of having another person to be accountable to, which can greatly improve our odds of change. We’ll also talk about four principles of personal responsibility, which if applied, can improve our mental health.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 67-70. We’ll discuss the importance of being patient with our mental health progress, understanding that complex issues take much time and effort to remedy. We’ll review cautions against those promoting “quick fixes” or “life hacks” to circumvent the needed work to improve mental health. We’ll also talk about the importance of personal accountability, and how it is critical in any sort of self-improvement, in that change has to start with us.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 64-66. We’ll discuss how the Savior yearns to forgive us no matter the sin. We’ll talk about how this is extra amazing considering the great price He paid to achieve that power. We will also talk about the commandment He has given for us to forgive each other. We’ll review how forgiving others can lead to greater peace and mental health, while refusing forgiveness can have the opposite effect. We’ll also talk about how small changes, sustained over time, can have great effects.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 60 through 63. We’ll discuss the concept of work and how this is an eternal principle that should guide our lives. We’ll review the idea of spiritual gifts, or talents, and how the Lord expects us to use them for the benefit of our own lives and those of others. We’ll talk about how we need to seek heavenly direction as we move forward through life, but also need to balance this with the appropriate exercise of agency to make righteous choices.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 58-59. We’ll talk about how blessings come based on obedience, but usually after there is some tribulation and trial. We’ll review how the idea that we can skip the difficulty in life through good choices is not accurate; most all of our growth comes from our challenges. We’ll discuss the value of moral agency, and how not only do we have the power to overcome our trials, but we have the responsibility to do this as well. We’ll also talk about the role of gratitude in improving our mental health.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 51-57. We’ll review how many times the Spirit will teach us things that are specific to us if we are willing to hear and accept the counsel. We’ll talk about the ideas of “being patient in tribulation” and “taking up our cross.” We’ll emphasize the importance of understanding the will of the Lord, especially when we are required to pass through difficult things. We’ll also talk about the refining influences of trials and how they can be a critical part of our mortal development.
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Elder Scott talk: TRUST IN THE LORD
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 49-50. We’ll talk about the importance of understanding truth, regardless of whether it is spiritual truth or secular truth. We’ll review the many difficulties people face when they are not aligning their personal beliefs with truth. We’ll discuss the sources of misinformation and disinformation that aggressively try to swing our opinions. We’ll talk about the importance of filling our minds with truth, especially truth regarding our mental health and how we can improve.
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Elder Corbridge devotional: STAND FOREVER
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 46-48. We’ll talk about the importance of faith and how it can help mitigate certain distressing mental health experiences. We’ll review the relationship between rigid thinking and some mental health issues, and how learning how to think flexibly can built resilience. We’ll also talk about the importance of spiritual gifts, which are given to all of us. We’ll review how spiritual gifts can be the antidote to many personal liabilities.
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Elder Pingree talk: I HAVE A WORK FOR THEE
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 45. We’ll talk about the concept of “future anxiety” and the Savior’s admonition that we “fear not.” We’ll discuss the differences between external peace and internal peace, and how greater access to truth can increase our personal sense of peace. We’ll also review the importance of reasoning through our doubts and fears, to the end that we don’t spend all of our time worrying about things that are not likely to come to pass.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 41 through 44. We’ll talk about how the Lord commanded his disciples to follow His law, expecting them to be disciplines. We’ll discuss how discipline is also required when trying to achieve consistent change, and how inconsistent efforts are less effective. We’ll also talk about the idea of “but if not” from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and how this concept can help us remain faithful even when our trials persist.
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Elder Bednar's Ensign article: ACCEPTING THE LORD'S WILL AND TIMING
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 37 through 40. We’ll talk about a theme in the readings regarding hope during times of difficulty. The Lord has promised that all trials will come to an end, but has also commanded us to have hope in the meantime. We’ll review how hope is critical in overcoming mental health challenges. We’ll also discuss a personal story from President Jeffery R. Holland that teaches the power of persistence, hope, and trust when things seem impossible.
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President Holland's October 1999 conference talk: AN HIGH PRIEST OF GOOD THINGS TO COME
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This week we are studying doctrines and concepts associated with the celebration of Easter. We’ll talk about the encouragement from church leaders to make Easter preparation a more significant part of our celebration, helping us focus more intentionally and proactively on this event. We’ll review some of the events from the last life of Jesus’ mortal life, some of his characteristics demonstrated through those events, and how emulation of those characteristics can help us become more resilient and have greater peace.
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Preach My Gospel chapter six: CHAPTER SIX
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 29. First, we’ll talk about the role of agency in change and mental health improvement. We’ll discuss how we need to take accountability for our choices and do difficult things. We’ll also talk about how as we align our will with God, we will achieve greater strength to endure all kinds of challenges. Finally, we’ll discuss how trials, including mental health challenges, are part of a greater process to help us exercise our agency and eventually become more like our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ.
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Elder Phillip's October 2023 conference talk: GOD KNOWS YOU AND LOVES YOU
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 29. First, we’ll talk about the role of agency in change and mental health improvement. We’ll discuss how we need to take accountability for our choices and do difficult things. We’ll also talk about how as we align our will with God, we will achieve greater strength to endure all kinds of challenges. Finally, we’ll discuss how trials, including mental health challenges, are part of a greater process to help us exercise our agency and eventually become more like our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 27-28. We’ll talk about the armor of God, each particular piece mentioned, and how it can help us improve our spiritual and emotional health. We’ll also talk about the idea of emotional armor. We’ll review how sometimes this can help us when setting boundaries and limits in our personal lives. We’ll also review how sometimes this can be a detriment if we are unwilling to be vulnerable and share our weakness with others.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 23-26. We’ll talk about the difference between self-condemnation and self-compassion related to our emotional and mental well-being. We’ll review how although the Lord does condemn at times, it is out of love and for our eventual improvement. We’ll discuss the importance of learning to walk by faith and being content with not knowing all outcomes. We’ll also talk about Emma Smith, the counsel given to her, and how we can learn to act in the role which we are appointed.
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