Think Celestial Flashcards
Why did the savior suffer pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind for us?
So that he can comfort us, heal us, rescue us in times of need.
When President Nelson said today, to assist you to qualify for the Rich blessings, heavenly father has for you, I invite you to adopt the practice?
I invite you to adopt the practice of “thinking celestial”
Thinking celestial means what?
Thinking celestial means being spiritually minded. We learn from the book of Mormon prophet Jacob, that to be spiritually minded is life eternal.
President Nelson said your choices today will determine three things, what are those three things?
One where you will live
Two the kind of body with which you will be resurrected.
Three, and those with whom you will live forever
So think celestial
President Nelson encouraged us to begin with the end in mind. What does this mean?
This means making the celestial kingdom, your eternal goal, and then carefully considering where each of your decisions, while here on earth will place you in the next world
When you are confronted with a dilemma, what does President Nelson suggest that we do?
To think celestial. When tested by temptation, thinks celestial. When life or loved ones, let you down, think celestial. When someone dies prematurely, think celestial. When someone lingers with a devastating illness, think celestial. When the pressures of live crowd in upon you, think celestial.as you recover from an accident or injury, as I am doing now, thanks celestial
As you focus on thinking celestial, what does President Nelson say that will happen in your life?
He said to expect to encounter opposition in your life
What does President Nelson say that will happen to your heart when you think celestial?
As you think, celestial, your heart will gradually change. You will want to pray more often and more sincerely. Please don’t let your prayers sound like a shopping list. The Lord’s perspective transcends your mortal wisdom. His response to your prayers may surprise you and will help you think celestial.
What was the Lord’s response to Joseph Smith when he pleaded for relief in liberty jail?
The Lord taught the prophet that his inhumane treatment would give him experience and be for good. If thou endure it well, the Lord promise, God shall exalt the unholy. The Lord was teaching Joseph to think, celestial and to envision and a journal reward rather than focus on the excruciating difficulties of the day.our prayers can be and should be living discussions with our heavenly father.
President Nelson said as you think celestial, you will find yourself avoiding anything that robs you of your agency. What does President Nelson mean by this?
Any addiction, be gaming, gambling, debt, drugs, alcohol, anger, pornography, sex, or even food, offends God. Why? Because your obsession becomes your God. You look to it rather than to him for solace. If you struggle with an addiction, seek the spiritual and professional help you need. Please do not let an obsession Rob you of your freedom to follow God‘s fabulous plan.
President Nelson said any addiction, be gaming, gambling, debt, drugs, alcohol, anger, pornography, sex, or even food offends God. Why?
Because you’re obsession becomes your God you look to it rather than to him for solace. if you struggle with an addiction, seek the spiritual and professional help you need. Please do not let an obsession of your freedom to follow God’s fabulous plan.
President Nelson said, thinking celestial, will also help you obey what?
It will also help you obey the law of chastity. Few things will complicate your life more than violating this divine law. For those who have made covenants with God, morality is one of the quickest ways to lose your testimony.
In regards to trials an opposition, when you think celestial what will happen?
As you think, celestial, you will view trials, and opposition in a new light. When someone you love attacks, truth, think, celestial, and don’t question your testimony. The apostle Paul prophesied that in the latter times some Shelby park from the Faith, giving heed to seducing, spirits and doctrines of devils.
When President Nelson talks about receiving counsel, what does he encourage us to do?
He says to never take counsel from those who do not believe. Seat guidance from voices, you can trust, from profits, Sears, and revelator, and from the whispering of the Holy Ghost, who will show unto you all things what you should do.
What council does President Nelson give in regards to spiritual work?
President Nelson said please do the spiritual work to increase your capacity to receive personal revelation
