RS Lesson Summary: December 14th

Sunday Sister Walter gave the lesson on the Birth of Jesus Christ. You can read the entire lesson here.

Why does the story of the birth of the Savior never get old? A lot of sisters had wonderful answers. For many its a simple, beautiful story that teaches us about incredible love. It's a miracle. We are humbled by Mary and Joseph's willingness to be the parents of Christ.

Sister Walter quoted Elder Holland's talk "Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a Store"

"Part of the purpose for telling the story of Christmas is to remind us that Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Indeed, however delightful we feel about it, even as children, each year it “means a little bit more.” And no matter how many times we read the biblical account of that evening in Bethlehem, we always come away with a thought—or two—we haven’t had before.

There are so many lessons to be learned from the sacred account of Christ’s birth that we always hesitate to emphasize one at the expense of all the others. Forgive me while I do just that in the time we have together here."

Then Sister Walter read this article "Christmas Came Anyway". Christmas comes to us with or without presents or stress! When we embrace the real reason for the Christmas season we will enjoy it much more. 

Psalms 16:10 "Be still and know that I am God" Each of us should try this Christmas to turn our hearts to the Savior. Sister Walter ended with this wonderful quote by President Hunter and challenged each of us to do just one of these things this holiday season, and we would feel the true meaning of Christmas even more. 

 

"This Christmas, mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust. Write a letter. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Manifest your loyalty in word and deed. Keep a promise. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Apologize. Try to understand. Examine your demands on others. Think first of someone else. Be kind. Be gentle. Laugh a little more. Express your gratitude. Welcome a stranger. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth. Speak your love and then speak it again."