Purpose: To learn two important principles that will help us wade through the rough waters of a troubled economy.

Song: “Put Your Shoulder To The Wheel”

Scripture: Doctrine & Covenants 58:26, 27

Brief Lesson:

As we experience the trials of unstable economies, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, teaches us two valuable and timely principles: To work hard and to learn.

There are many people that would and do give up on life, family, education or seeking a career; however, we learn that this is not what disciples of Christ do. We roll up our sleeves, get to work and make a better today and tomorrow.

In the old saying, remember that, “This too shall pass.”

Here is a selected quote from this month’s General Conference talk:

“Work is an antidote for anxiety, an ointment for sorrow, and a doorway to possibility. Whatever our circumstances in life… let us do the best we can and cultivate a reputation for excellence in all that we do. Let us set our minds and bodies to the glorious opportunity for work that each new day presents.

When our wagon gets stuck in the mud, God is much more likely to assist the man who gets out to push than the man who merely raises his voice in prayer—no matter how eloquent the oration. President Thomas S. Monson put it this way: “It is not enough to want to make the effort and to say we’ll make the effort. . . . It’s in the doing, not just the thinking, that we accomplish our goals. If we constantly put our goals off, we will never see them fulfilled.”

General Conference Talk: “Two Principles for Any Economy”

Activity: Teach the principle of Work

Young Children: Make a simple chore chart depending on their abilities. For example, putting toys and books away at the end of the day, putting their dirty clothes in the laundry basket and so forth. You don’t even need to have a reward planned for them, marking off items on their chart is reward enough for these little people! (The easy-to-please stage!!)

Tweens/Teens: You can also create a chore chart for this group as well, if not already present in your home. It’s important to teach the basic principles of house keeping and the value of work from early on. You can then stretch the activity into having them find items either at home, or a thrift store, that could use some repair. For example, toys or clothes. Have them repair these items over the next week and as a family, find some place, such as a local shelter, to donate these newly restored items to.

Single Adult Wards/Groups/Couples: You can follow the same activity as stated above by finding items to repair and fix and donate to those who are in need. You can also create groups that can meet as study groups to help those who are still in school, groups that can work on creating great resumes and learn interviewing skills and so forth.

Treat:

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