Last Weeks Invitation Think of one or two ways that Satan specifically

attacks you?

How can you specifically protect/defend yourself from those attacks?

Find one or two ways to center Christ in to your personal view of yourself. Practice doing so…

-To fail to fulfill

Deceives Blinds

-To make an untrue statement

Lies

-Lacking in Direction-Unable to Unwilling to Discern or Judge

-D&C 93:28,36-37,39-Elder Busche Quote

-Deuteronomy 31:6

-John 14:16-18

-Isaiah 42: 16,20,23

BUILDING CHRIST CENTERED RELATIONSHIPS

And again, verily I say unto you, I command you again to build a house to my name, even in this place, that you may prove yourselves unto me that ye are faithful in all things whatsoever I command you, that I may bless you, and crown you with honor, immortality, and eternal life.

-D&C 124:55

Today’s Purpose Discuss how creating a Christ-centered

Identity increases Confidence and Balance in our lives.

Present a few tools and skills that may help you to see yourself, and others, in a more Christ-centered way.

What does it mean to be Christ-Centered?

What is Confidence?

What is Confidence?

What is Balance?

What is Balance?

What Are You Worried About?

Principles of Personal Change What do you see when you look or think

about yourself?

Who do you aim to please, people, or God?

Do you see yourself as the world would, or as Your Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ do?

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Moses 1 And it came to pass that Moses looked upon Satan

and said: Who art thou? For behold, I am a son of God, in the similitude of his Only Begotten; and where is thy glory, that I should worship thee? For behold, I could not look upon God, except his glory should come upon me, and I were transfigured before him. But I can look upon thee in the natural man…else where is thy glory, for it is darkness unto me? And I can judge between thee and God;

Get thee hence, Satan; deceive me not; And again Moses said: I will not cease to call upon God…for his glory has been upon me, wherefore I can judge between him and thee. Depart hence, Satan.

And now, when Moses had said these words, Satan cried with a loud voice, and ranted upon the earth, and commanded, saying: I am the Only Begotten, worship me.

And it came to pass that Moses began to fear exceedingly; and as he began to fear, he saw the bitterness of hell. Nevertheless, calling upon God, he received strength, and

Moses 1 And it came to pass that Moses looked upon Satan

and said: Who art thou? For behold, I am a son of God, in the similitude of his Only Begotten; and where is thy glory, that I should worship thee? For behold, I could not look upon God, except his glory should come upon me, and I were transfigured before him. But I can look upon thee in the natural man…else where is thy glory, for it is darkness unto me? And I can judge between thee and God;

Get thee hence, Satan; deceive me not; And again Moses said: I will not cease to call upon God…for his glory has been upon me, wherefore I can judge between him and thee. Depart hence, Satan.

And now, when Moses had said these words, Satan cried with a loud voice, and ranted upon the earth, and commanded, saying: I am the Only Begotten, worship me.

And it came to pass that Moses began to fear exceedingly; and as he began to fear, he saw the bitterness of hell. Nevertheless, calling upon God, he received strength, and

Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God;

Doctrine and Covenants 121:45

Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God;

Doctrine and Covenants 121:45

Let thy [tender affections, or heart] also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue [be cautious, guard, provide for] thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God;

Doctrine and Covenants 121:45

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What Happens to Us Freedom & PowerTo Choose What We Do

How Do We Begin to Change?

We Choose

What Happens to Us Freedom & PowerTo Choose What We Do

2 Nephi 2:27-29 Wherefore, men are free according to the flesh; and all things are given them which are expedient unto man. And they are free to choose liberty and eternal life, through the great Mediator of all men, or to choose captivity and death, according to the captivity and power of the devil; for he seeketh that all men might be miserable like unto himself. And now, my sons, I would that ye should look to the great Mediator, and hearken unto his great commandments; and be faithful unto his words, and choose eternal life, according to the will of his Holy Spirit; And not choose eternal death, according to the will of the flesh and the evil which is therein, which giveth the spirit of the devil power to captivate, to bring you down to hell, that he may reign over you in his own kingdom.

Wherefore, men are free according to the flesh; and all things are given them which are expedient unto man. And they are free to choose liberty and eternal life, through the great Mediator of all men, or to choose captivity and death, according to the captivity and power of the devil; for he seeketh that all men might be miserable like unto himself. And now, my sons, I would that ye should look to the great Mediator, and hearken unto his great commandments; and be faithful unto his words, and choose eternal life, according to the will of his Holy Spirit; And not choose eternal death, according to the will of the flesh and the evil which is therein, which giveth the spirit of the devil power to captivate, to bring you down to hell, that he may reign over you in his own kingdom.

Elder Jeffrey R. Hollandon Agency

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“Dating Life”

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Body Type/Genetics

Exercise

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“Dating Life”

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enetics

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Jesus Christ

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Job, Career& MoneySelf

Friendships

Possessions Education

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What Happens to Us Freedom & PowerTo Choose What We Do

This Week’s Invitation Envision what your life would be like if it

were more Christ-Centered. What do you need to choose to do in order to achieve that vision?

Take the list you made in class and separate the worries into two lists, those you have control over, and those you do not have control over. What is in your power to influence? How can you influence those worries in a Christ-centered way?