Lessons learned from my leaders:
The gospel of Jesus Christ is simple, we make it complicated.
We need to be realistic, we should not out unnecessary pressure on ourselves.
We tend to focus on the "list of things to do" so much that we miss the whispering of the spirit, we need to make sure we put ourselves on the list.
Balance for ourselves
*Recognize out own limits. (D&C 10:4 Do not walk faster than you have strength)
*Keep ourselves spiritually intact. (Mosiah 4:27 There is wisdom in order)
*Do not fall in to the idea of anxious perfectionism (Perfect means whole, balances, complete with integrity)
Balance for our families
*First priority-relationship with our spouse (Proclamation to the Family-Husbands and wives have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness, mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners.)
*Second priority our children-(Proclamation to the Family-Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live.
*Balance in giving service-"Treasure the doing more than the getting it done". If we are not in balance with ourselves and our family service becomes a resentful thing rather than a joyous thing.
A simple balanced life will receive revelation and find joy!
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