October 2 and 9

Principle: You have purpose and God-given missions to fulfill in your life.

Inspirement Assignments: *NOTE* You have TWO weeks to complete the following inspirements – they are due on October 9^th. For next week, October 2^nd, come ready to participate in an exciting simulation!

Apprentice Inspirements:

1. Read “Your Journey of Giving” by Elder Robert C. Gay in the September 2014 Ensign.
2. Watch the video “An Instrument in His Hands”
3. Ponder the following question then write your thoughts in your Truth Book. What does it mean to you to be an instrument in the Lord's hands?
4. Read D&C 4 and then review D&C 88:78-80 that you just finished memorizing. How are these two scriptures related? What does “called to the work” mean to you? Write your thoughts in your Truth Book.
5. Begin memorizing D&C 4.

Loving this? Remember, Journeyman and Master level inspirements are just below for those that want to do MORE. :)

Journeyman (complete ONE of the following); Master (complete BOTH of the following):

• Read Alma 26.
  Review the context of the story – who the main characters are, who is speaking, what has happened before in the story, etc.
  In your Truth Book, describe what you can learn from this story about accepting and fulfilling a life mission. Include scriptures – either quoted or paraphrased – that clarify these ideas.

• Read “Personal Ministry: Sacred and Precious” by Bonnie D. Parkin (BYU Devotional Feb. 7, 2007)
  In your Truth Book, reflect on a time when you ministered to another person. What were the circumstances? Was it easy or hard? How did you feel afterward? As you think back on the experience, what can you learn about yourself and how you serve others?