YOUTH GOAL PLANNER. COMFORT, HELP, AND “BEAR” ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS. Youth can use this planner any time of the year to give service and fulfill their baptismal promise found in Mosiah 18:7-10.
Great for Sunday School – Seminary – Youth Doctrinal Class, Youth Goal activity, and family night
YOUTH GOAL PLANNER
“Comfort, Help, and ‘Bear’ One Another’s Burdens”
SEARCH & PONDER
Mosiah 18:7-10
Youth can ponder the promises (two mentioned here to comfort and bear burdens) as they read:
“And it came to pass after many days there were a goodly number gathered together at the place of Mormon, to hear the words of Alma. Yea, all were gathered together that believed on his word, to hear him. And he did teach them, and did preach unto them repentance, and redemption, and faith on the Lord.
And it came to pass that he said unto them: Behold, here are the waters of Mormon (for thus were they called) and now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light;
Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life—
Now I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him, that ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?”
Three Ways I Can Comfort Others and Bear Their Burdens.
Write these on this planner – then record:
I did the above three things and this is how I felt (how my attitude changed)
REFORTIFY YOURSELF
“Refortify Yourself. For those of you who earnestly seek to bear another’s burdens, it is important that you refortify yourself and build yourself back up when others expect so much of you and indeed take so much out of you.”
READ “Bearing One Another’s Burdens” By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
SEEK BALANCE
“It is important to find ways to balance your caregiving role with other aspects of your life—including work, family, relationships, and activities you enjoy.” Bearing One Another’s Burdens (Holland)
TRUST IN THE FATHER AND THE SON
“I bear witness that God is aware of our burdens and will strengthen us to strengthen others. This does not mean our problems will always disappear or the world will suddenly be at peace. But neither do your prayers fall on deaf ears.” – Jeffrey R. Holland (above talk) – Also see Dallin H. Oaks, “He Heals the Heaven Laden” (HERE)
MORE LESSON IDEAS: Ways to Lift Others
• To Lift Is to Lift: 5 Simple Things You Can Do Today (HERE). Be sure to read the details on “Lift Here – A Place to Start” Read more about: Be prayerful; Be involved; Be present; Be positive; and Be patient
• “Lift others instead of tearing them down” (HERE) we learn about JOB
“Instead of lifting, Job’s friends tore him down and made him feel worse. They accused him of having sinned and said his hardships were probably a result of his wickedness (Job 4–5, 8, 11). His wife even told him to “curse God, and die”—basically meaning he should just give up (Job 2:9).
Job remained faithful and righteous, but it was probably hard to have “friends” who were like that. At one point, he even told them they were “miserable comforters” (Job 16:2). Imagine how terrible it would feel to lose everything, and then instead of comforting you, your friends tell you it’s your fault!
When we’re baptized, we make a covenant to “comfort those that stand in need of comfort” (Mosiah 18:9). So if you ever meet someone who’s going through a hard time, try to remember that first. Maybe some circumstances are their fault, but pointing that out to them won’t help. What they really need in that moment is a friend. And that friend can be you!”
