Courage to Do What is Right - Primary Talk

David did such a good job on his first talk that he was asked to give another talk during the primary presentation during Sacrament.  The Subject was on the blessings we receive when we stand up for what is right.

Do What is Right

David's Primary Talk (21 October 2012)

We will be blessed when we have the courage to do what is right.  There will be many times in our lives when we will need courage to live the gospel of Jesus Christ.  When we are tempted to make wrong choices and instead do the right thing, that is showing courage.  Helaman's two thousand stripling warriors had the courage to do what was right because they were taught that if they believed in God, He would watch over them.  Because of their faith and courage to choose the right, many Lamanites were killed in a fierce battle, but none of the stripling warriors died.  Sometimes it is hard to choose the right, but Heavenly Father blesses us when we do.  As we make good choices we can feel peace and happiness.  The source of true happiness is gospel truth and obedience to eternal law.  By having the courage to do what is right we can be blessed.  By keeping God's commandments and listening to the promptings of the Holy Ghost, we will receive countless blessings, greater strength and true happiness.

 

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving all!

Karen, www.silasdak.com

 

David's First Primary Talk

Below is a copy of David's first talk he gave in primary on 26 August 2012.  For only 6 years old he is an incredible reader.  :)


Exodus 20:8 says to 'Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.'  Jesus taught that the purpose of the Sabbath is to give us a day to rest from our usual daily activities.  It is a day to think about Jesus, to worship and serve him. 
Sometimes it is hard to keep the Sabbath day holy because a lot of kids don't.  Sometimes they tease you or are mean to you about it.  But keeping the Sabbath day holy helps me feel happy because I feel the Holy Ghost more than if I didn't.
The Holy Ghost helped me make the decision to not play in soccer games that were on Sunday.  That helped me feel happy even though it was a hard decision. 
Heavenly Father has given us 6 other days we can do those things.  Sunday is for him. 
I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.



Karen - www.silasdak.com

Lemonade Odors

A few weeks ago we were at grandma and grandpa's house and Mason found a package of those air fresheners shaped like cedar trees (the ones you see hanging on rear view mirrors) sitting on the kitchen counter.  Grandpa was trying to watch a football game on TV, but that did not deter Mason from talking to him.  Mason asked Grandpa what the air fresheners were for and he distractedly told Mason, "it's uh... they eliminate odors."

Mason thought about this for a few seconds, then asked, "Lemonade Odors?"  Grandpa nodded, only half paying attention.  Mason continued to repeat Lemonade odors, trying to figure out what grandpa meant, "Lemonade odors?  Lemonade odors?  Oh, for when you're making lemonade that smells bad?  It gets rid of those smells... But I like the smell of lemonade, " shrugging his shoulders and walking downstairs to join the rest of the kids. 

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