Lesson for May 20, 2018

Our lesson today was given by Karli Stewart on “Young Women in the Work.” Karli quoted the hymn “As sisters in Zion, we’ll a work together; the blessings of God on our labors we’ll seek.” Karli focused the lesson on the conference talk, “Young Women in the Work” by Bonnie l. Oscarson. Several sisters told about events they were involved in as young women. They all said these experiences make a difference in developing skills and what it has done for them in their lives. They are grateful for the opportunities to develop through learning responsibilities. Sister Oscarson said each young woman should feel valued and two more things. we al have challenges that we can feel confident about meeting such as the wicked world, electronics, acceptance, social situations, pressure to perform, mental health issues, that they have a place and feel valued, connection to the Church, getting good grades, anxiety depression. Sister Oscarson focused on self-worth issues. Service can lighten your burdens. Raise your hands to volunteer. Gain the confidence that will increase feelings of self worth. What you see on the outside of each person is not the life that person lives. It is in the struggle that determines how we grow. Volunteering can increase energy and increase self-esteem. Service can get us out of the dark places in our lives and away from our own problems. Service can also lessen our own feelings of depression. Our problems are real but service can make a difference. Mary, the mother of Jesus, served by being Christ’s mother when she was very young. She was capable. David was a young man when he fought Goliath. Joseph Smith was a youth when he had his first vision. The youth are cherished and loved by God. Changes in the Church regarding the youth include Come Follow Me, Family history, baptistery engagement in the temple, the age of missionaries. We can help by letting the youth work alongside us in giving service. Make it so there is no division between youth and adults. Compliment them and find positive things to involve them in. Attend their activities. The challenge today is to help a youth to feel valued. Heavenly Father made it so we wor together.