Sardegna Specialized Training

August 14, 2014

Every other transfer period we we have Specialized Training instead of the traditional Zone Conference.  During Specialized Training, the Zone Leaders decide what the theme for the conference should be based on the needs of the missionaries currently serving in that zone.  The Sardegna Zone Leaders chose as their theme 2 Nephi 32:9.

But behold, I say unto you that ye must pray always, and 

not faint; that ye must not perform any thing unto the Lord 

save in the first place ye shall pray unto the Father in the 

name of Christ, that he will consecrate thy performance 

unto thee, that thy performance may be for the welfare 

of thy soul. 

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The Sister Training Leaders asked some of the elders to help them act out the story of the Brother of Jared and emphasized the importance of praying to God, asking for blessings, learning to be more specific in our prayers, and then having the courage to act upon the answers to our prayers.

 

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"We get pushed to the breaking point, but we do not faint."

"Pray diligently to be diligent."

"There's a difference between saying your prayers and praying."

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"As you feel the need to confide in the Lord or to improve the quality of your visits with Him--to pray, if you please--may I suggest a process to follow:  go where you can be alone, go to where you can think, go where you can kneel, go where you can speak out loud to Him.  The bedroom, the bathroom, or the closet will do.  Now, picture Him in your mind's eye.  Think to whom you are speaking, control your thoughts--don't let them wander, address Him as your Father and your friend.  Now tell Him things you really feel to tell Him--not trite phrases that have little meaning, but have a sincere, heartfelt conversation with Him.  Confide in Him, ask Him for forgiveness, plead with Him, enjoy Him, thank Him, express your love to Him, and then listen for His answers."

Bishop H. Burke Peterson

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