Knowledge #2

In your journal list talents you have and others you would like to develop. Read Matthew 25:14–30. Learn a new skill or talent that will help you care for your own future family or home (for example, playing the piano, singing, budgeting, time management, cooking, sewing, or child care). Share with your family, class, or Young Women leader what you have learned.

My talents...

• teaching
• organization
• gentle heart
• easy acceptance of gospel truths
• music & singing
• working with children
• easily obey commandments
• teaching step aerobics
• leadership
• literature
• paper crafts
• decorating

Talents I'd like to develop...

• playing the piano
• sewing
• budgeting money
• being a good listener
• strengthening friendships
• being a peacemaker
• teaching Zumba

I am going to have Ryan teach me how to use Microsoft Money and understand how are bills are paid on line and how we budget our finances.
Thoughts on Matthew 25:14-30



Heavenly Father has given us all talents. When we use them, develop them, or increases them we are blessed. When we hide them, don't practice, or fail to acknowledge them we lose them. This causes us to deny ourselves some of Heavenly Father's blessings.
I need to read my patriarchal blessing and make sure I am using and developing all of my talents. I can also find others to pursue and practice to make myself a better servant to the Lord.

Knowledge #1

Learn about the importance of gaining knowledge by reading Proverbs 1:5; 4:7; 2 Nephi 28:30; and Doctrine and Covenants 88:78–80, 118; 90:15; 130:18–19; 131:6. Think about why you need to gain knowledge and understanding about how to apply gospel principles to your present and future home and family life. Write in your journal what you have learned about knowledge, and discuss it with a family member or Young Women leader.

Proverbs 1:5
If I listen I will become wise, and if I try to attain wise council I will begin to understand.

Proverbs 4:7
Seek for wisdom and understanding.

2 Nephi 28:30

• He will teach us line up line and precept upon precept.
• We will be blessed if we follow the things that we have learned.
• The more we receive and follow, the more we will be given.

D&C 88:78-90, 118

• If we teach others the things we know we will be more instructed in principle, doctrine, and the law of the gospel.
• If we seek for knowledge we will be given the ability to understand all things about the earth, heavens, nations, and our own homes.
• Our knowledge will help up be prepared to serve and magnify our callings.
• Use the scriptures and other church materials to teach each other and study.

D&C 90:15
Be familiar with the scriptures by studying them.

D&C 130:18
The things that we learn in this life will carry with us after we die.  We will have advantages in the next life if we know more.

D&C 131:6
We can not claim "ignorance."