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Teach Others How Faith Helps Live Gospel Principles YOUTH GOAL PLANNER
HOW TO USE THIS PLANNER FORM:
YOUTH CAN TEACH with this YOUTH GOAL PLANNER about the principles of prayer, tithing, repentance, and keeping the Sabbath day holy.
Download includes this goal tracker in Color or Black & White. It is fun for the YOUTH to color in the Black & White version as they complete their goal. Or, reward them with the color version once the goal is completed to re-enter their notes to place in a MEMORY SCRAPBOOK.
ACTIVITY:
In the Lectures on Faith we learn that faith is the foundation of all righteousness, Hebrews 11:6. Without faith, it is impossible to please God, 1 John 3:7. LOF 1:1.
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen: Hebrews 11:1. That is, it is the assurance we have of the existence of unseen things. And being the assurance which we have of the existence of unseen things, must be the principle of action in all intelligent beings. Hebrews 11:3: LOF 1:8-9.
When we have faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, we increase our desire to become more like them and keep their commandments.
MORE LESSON IDEAS (follow)
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YOUTH CAN TEACH
So, please let them teach as it helps them learn the gospel and grow their testimony as they share it.
Use the BRIGHT IDEAS Lesson Planner (included) to plan your lesson
MORE LESSON IDEAS ON “FAITH”
“Wherefore, we search the prophets, and we have many revelations and the spirit of prophecy; and having all these witnesses we obtain a hope, and our faith becometh unshaken, insomuch that we truly can command in the name of Jesus and the very trees obey us, or the mountains, or the waves of the sea.” – Jacob 4:6
• Forgiveness of Sins. Through faith in Jesus Christ and repentance, we can be cleansed from sin and receive forgiveness.
• Spiritual and Temporal Blessings. Faith brings blessings such as peace, comfort, and strength to deal with life’s challenges, and the promise of eventually receiving all that the Father has.
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Ether 12 emphasizes that faith is the principle of action and power, and that through faith, miracles can be performed.
Doctrine and Covenants 84:88 promises that angels will bear up those who are faithful, even in times of difficulty.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
#1 Faith as a Principle of Action. Faith is not just a belief, but also a principle that motivates action and leads to blessings. See 2 Corinthians 1:20; Hebrews 10:23; Numbers 23:19; Numbers 23:19 (He will make good His promises)
#2 Covenants and Blessings. As we enter into covenants with God through ordinances like baptism, and in return, God promises blessings. See D&C 30:8 “give heed unto these things and be diligent in keeping my commandments, and you shall be blessed unto eternal life.” MORE: Mosiah 26:20 (receive eternal life for service); Deuteronomy 7:9 (God keeps His covenants and has mercy with those that love Him and keep His commandments).
FIND MORE SCRIPTURES TO HELP THE DISCUSSION:
#3 Faith, Hope, and Charity. These three virtues are intertwined and essential for spiritual growth and salvation.
#4 God’s Promises are Kept. While the timing and manner of blessings may vary, God always keeps His promises to those who are faithful.
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ACTIVITIES ON PRAYER
A SPECIAL PLACE: Find a special place away from crowds. Have youth listen for several minutes without speaking, then discuss the silence. Ask, “When was the last time you did something like this?” Talk about distractions (e.g., TV, radio, cars, people, children, etc.). Express the importance of meditation and prayer. Ask if Joseph Smith could have received his first vision in his home, a house full of people coming and going, instead of in the Sacred Grove. Express the importance of meditating and listening to the Spirit for inspiration and answers.
“CHEW”s SOMETHING TO PRAY ABOUT:
1. Have youth sit in a circle in front of a bowl of gumballs or sticks of gum (with at least three pieces of gum for each and a variety of gum—bubble gum, gumballs, sugar-free, etc.)
2. Ask youth to meditate a few moments on things they like to pray about; then write at least three things they like to pray about on three slips of paper and place these in the center in another bowl.
3. Ask youth to take turns drawing a wordstrip out of the bowl and reading what the other youth like to pray about. If someone chooses a wordstrip with an idea that she wrote, she hands the note to a leader to read and chooses a piece of gum. Several youths may have had the same idea and can also choose a piece of gum. If their idea comes up again, they can have another piece of gum. Keep going until all wordstrips are read.
Source F3 FAITH Goal
