Psalms 49-51; 61-66; 69-72; 77-78; 85-86 | August 15-21 - Episode 34

Episode 34

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Psalms 49-51; 61-66; 69-72; 77-78; 85-86 | August 15-21

Lesson 34 

“I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul”

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Join hosts Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum as they discuss impactful topics from this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson covering these chapters in the book of Psalms. Explore these important themes, topics, and questions: 

How can we find joy in the journey NOW?

How can we have the right spirit within us?

How can daily repentance be used for our growth and not for shame?

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Invitation: 

Think of how you can more joyfully repent and avoid getting stuck in the shame of sin. 

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Quotes & Links: 

Link to Come, Follow Me Through the Old Testament Book:

https://www.seagullbook.com/real-talk-real-life-scripture-journal-old-testament.html

Thomas S. Monson Quote #1: “This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. [Note that he did NOT say “one and only chance to get it right”] … Opportunities come, and then they are gone. … I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now. … Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. … Said one well-known author: ‘Both abundance and lack [of abundance] exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend … when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present—love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature, and personal pursuits that bring us [happiness]—the wasteland of illusion falls away and we experience heaven on earth.’” (“Finding Joy in the Journey,” General Conference, October 2008)

Thomas S. Monson Quote #2: “One who exemplified charity in his life was President George Albert Smith. Immediately following World War II, the Church had a drive to amass warm clothing to ship to suffering Saints in Europe. Elder Harold B. Lee and Elder Marion G. Romney took President George Albert Smith to Welfare Square in Salt Lake City to view the results. They were impressed by the generous response of the membership of the Church. They watched President Smith observing the workers as they packaged this great volume of donated clothing and shoes. They saw tears running down his face. After a few moments, President George Albert Smith removed his own new overcoat and said, “Please ship this also.” The Brethren said to him, “No, President, no; don’t send that; it’s cold and you need your coat.”  But President Smith would not take it back; and so his coat, with all the others, was sent to Europe, where the nights were long and dark and food and clothing were scarce. Then the shipments arrived. Joy and thanksgiving were expressed aloud, as well as in secret prayer.” 

[2000–A:52, Thomas S. Monson, Your Eternal Home]

Dieter F. Uchtdorf Quote:

“Repentance allows us to leave our sins behind and emerge a new creature. Because of Jesus Christ, our failures do not have to define us. They can refine us. Like a musician rehearsing scales, we can see our missteps, flaws, and sins