Urban Poly Princess

2 Nephi 18
9 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear all ye of far countries; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces.

10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to naught; speak the word, and it shall not stand; for God is with us.

Futility, any action taken doesn't seem to make a difference. Isaiah continues to write beautifully but the confusion of the previous chapter continues with this one. I have an idea of what it is saying but the references are unfamiliar.

We Are One - Henry B. Eyring
I pray that wherever we are and whatever duties we have in the priesthood of God, we will be united in the cause to bring the gospel to all the world and that we will encourage people we love to be cleansed from sin and to be happy with us in the kingdom of God. In the name of Jesus Christ, whose Church this is, amen.


This talk was filled with examples of missionary work. I love that the church has strengthened its commitment to this great work. It is awesome. I feel so fortunate to live at a time when this work is experiencing a resurgence, a commitment to growing the church and sharing with others to prepare for the coming of our Lord!!! I'd love to be a stake missionary. I've never had that calling.

Come, All Ye Sons of God - Thomas S. Monson
The holy scriptures contain no proclamation more relevant, no responsibility more binding, no instruction more direct than the injunction given by the resurrected Lord as He appeared in Galilee to the eleven disciples. Said He:

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.”
This divine command, coupled with its glorious promise, is our watchword today as it was in the meridian of time. Missionary work is an identifying feature of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Always has it been; ever shall it be. As the Prophet Joseph Smith declared, “After all that has been said, the greatest and most important duty is to preach the Gospel.”
May I suggest a formula that will ensure our success: first, search the scriptures with diligence; second, plan your life with purpose (and, I might add, plan your life regardless of your age); third, teach the truth with testimony; and fourth, serve the Lord with love.
“But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God."
Brethren, whatever your age, whatever your circumstance, I admonish you to plan your life with purpose.

I looove that the prophet ended priesthood session with a talk COMPLETELY on missionary work that followed President Eyring's talk also COMPLETELY on missionary work.
I find it interesting that the day AND day after I go on splits with the sisters and feel a resurgence of love for missionary work that the talks I read are about this. Coincidence? I think NOT!!!
I'm out of dishwashing liquid. I need to buy some after work. I also need to wash a couple loads of laundry before I leave tomorrow to Provo. I better let Alisa know I'll be there since George never does.