Primary 33 - Bridled and Good

Brothers and Sisters,

It has been another fast week and we are so excited to see you guys in class. This week
we need to discuss the very nature of God and his relationship with all of us. From His beloved Son to the least of us we are precious in His sight. No one is forgotten. We sing in the primary "I am a child of God" and truly "He sent us here". 

What is our relationship supposed to be and what does it mean?

We could dip deep into intelligence, spirits, mortals, immortals etcetera but what we barely touch is what we are supposed to be. As spirits and mortals, we are much like wild horses. We think that being wild and without law, we will be happy. This is because we think that by being wild (carnal, sensual, and devilish) that we will suffer no misery or pain. 

Also, God will not force you to be bridled but gives you the chance to follow His law. At any time you could walk away. Please don't. The Savior and our Father want you to see how much there are fantastic blessings following their laws. You will be blessed countless times in ways unmeasured.

When we are given law, like a rope, we resist. Some of us resist the laws of man and, even more, the laws of God. When the horse realizes how his master is truly his friend who wants the best for them, they gain more and more from their relationship and seek to serve their master more. We are at times wild like a horse. Our wild nature, at times, wants to come out and it is the very thing that gets us in trouble. 

Our relationship is personal and precious with our Father and our Savior. When we realize that the bridal of the laws, principles, and ordinances that God gives us is both liberating and fills our lives with blessings we strive to be the Lord's servant. We are supposed to judge a tree by its fruits. What results (fruit) do we get from certain decisions (trees). This doesn’t mean we have to experience all things ourselves to gain enlightenment. We can learn from others' experiences. Knowledge is power now and forever. Now that doesn't make us immediately perfect but one step closer to our perfection (or completion as written in Matthew (Matt 5:48)). 

We will be taught "line upon line and precept upon precept, here a little and there a little" (2 Nephi 28:30). Like the rain that falls a little at a time, so are we taught the gospel; a little at a time. Sure we have lightning and thunder moments where we have a moment of enlightenment here and there. You, brothers and sisters, are amazing. Your ability to cleve to light is natural.

We love you guys. We pray that you might feel the love Heavenly Father and Jesus have for you. They want you to be happy and have you return to them. We testify that as you learn and follow the Savior's example you will be blessed.

Challenges 
1) Read D&C 94-97
2) Write down your answers to the following questions. What can you learn from others' choices? How can you gain knowledge through the Holy Ghost

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