FHE -- Come What May and Love It.

FHE -- Come What May and Love It.

OPENING SONG:  "I Feel My Savior's Love" Children's Songbook #74
OPENING PRAYER: (to be assigned)
SCRIPTURE: Alma 37:38-46
38And now, my son, I have somewhat to say concerning the thing which our fathers call a ball, or director—or our fathers called it Liahona , which is, being interpreted, a compass; and the Lord prepared it. 
39And behold, there cannot any man work after the manner of so curious a workmanship. And behold, it was prepared to show unto our fathers the course which they should travel in the wilderness. 
40And it did work for them according to their faith in God; therefore, if they had faith to believe that God could cause that those spindles should point the way they should go, behold, it was done; therefore they had this miracle, and also many other miracles wrought by the power of God, day by day. 
41Nevertheless, because those miracles were worked by small means it did show unto them marvelous works. They were slothful , and forgot to exercise their faith and diligence and then those marvelous works ceased, and they did not progress in their journey; 
42Therefore, they tarried in the wilderness, or did not travel a direct course, and were afflicted with hunger and thirst, because of their transgressions.
43And now, my son, I would that ye should understand that these things are not without a shadow ; for as our fathers were slothful to give heed to this compass (now these things were temporal) they did not prosper; even so it is with things which are spiritual. 
44For behold, it is as easy to give heed to the word of Christ, which will point to you a straight course to eternal bliss, as it was for our fathers to give heed to this compass, which would point unto them a straight course to the promised land. 
45And now I say, is there not a type in this thing? For just as surely as this director did bring our fathers, by following its course, to the promised land, shall the words of Christ, if we follow their course, carry us beyond this vale of sorrow into a far better land of promise. 
46O my son, do not let us be slothful because of the easiness of the way ; for so was it with our fathers; for so was it prepared for them, that if they would look they might live ; even so it is with us. The way is prepared, and if we will look we may live forever. 

QUESTIONS:
1.  Why is faith in God so necessary?
2.  Do you believe that Heavenly Father loves you and wants what is best for you, even when he allows you to go through trials? 
3.  Why is it that at times we are asked to follow His directions with faith and not a complete knowledge?
4.  Do you trust the Lord enough to trust His process and endure your trials?
5.  How can we help others endure their hard times?
6.  How important is our attitude during our struggles, whether large or small?

VIDEO:
Come What May and Love It  
Joseph B, Wirthlin

How can the Atonement help us during our trials?

STORY:
Running Into Blessings 

When has a trial turned into a blessing in your life?
If you are enduring a trial right now, can you see any possible blessings you have received now or will in the future?  
Have you learned or grown through your struggle?
What can you do to support someone else struggling?
What help do YOU need to endure your struggle?
Have you counted your blessing lately? 

ACTIVITY IDEA:
Idea List: Count Your Blessings

CLOSING SONG: "Count Your Blessings"  Hymnbook #241
CLOSING PRAYER: (to be assigned.)

REFRESHMENTS: 
Orange Julius and buttered popcorn.
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