Sunday Morning Session
Look to God and Live
Excerpts
Of course, the counsel “look to God and live” not only has meaning for us in eternity but also makes all the difference in the character and quality of our mortal lives. …
No promise is repeated more often in Book of Mormon scripture than this: “Inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land; but inasmuch as ye will not keep my commandments ye shall be cut off from my presence.” … “Prosper” meant enjoying the guidance and blessings of heaven in their lives. … “Prospering” included the capacity to rise above hardship and trial. …
… God’s commandments and counsel are found in the scriptures and the words of His servants. The principles and ideals laid out in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” are a prime example. Another is the guidance found in the booklet For the Strength of Youth. …
There seems to be no end to the different sources people look to for meaning, happiness, and help. Most are “looking beyond the mark.” … In looking to God, we can find peace in difficulty, and our faith can continue to grow even in times of doubt and spiritual challenge. We can receive strength in the face of opposition and isolation. We can reconcile the ideal with the present reality. …
Looking to God means that He is not just one of our priorities; it means, rather, that He is our one highest priority.