Wisdom and Order

[@DiaDarcey]

I really thought I had to be working at 100+% on my mission every day, every second, or I was failing God. This is such a better perspective.

[@FrostFyre003]

I had a very bad experience for my two years because the leadership pushing that same idea, brow-beating everyone who didnt show that 110% mentality. It has taken the better part of two decades to let the hurt go, and to be honest, I still harbor some resentment still. But, I know it was an example of what happens when you forget the Lord's way, and I at least consider it a blessing to know it.

[@caydenthompson126]

In the MTC in 2014 a general authority came and gave a talk and said that we should give 100% and expend every bit of energy we had so that we came home "exhausted."

[@joshuadrewlow]

I think I had the same "problem"... When I got home from my mission I was sick for more than a month.

[@LimegreenSnowstorm]

I thought the same! And I’ve had to spend a few years recovering from my mission because of it. Self-compassion is so much healthier than perfectionism! 10/10

[@tinygardentomato]

For real! I wish I had figured that out on my mission instead of after. 😆

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Mosiah 4:27: “And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength. And again, it is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize; therefore, all things must be done in order.”

[@ramonaritz7815]

Thank you to remind me to slow down❣️🙏

[@2MinuteScriptureStudy]

Wow! There is so many people who need THIS! Isn‘t it wonderful to have prophets of God lead His church to provide timely counsel! Thank you for this much needed message!

[@TheArtOfBeingStill]

Jesus, Buddha, Lau Tzu, Epictetus, and others taught this over 2000 years ago. We just missed it. Glad it’s making its way back around.

[@JJ_kun]

Thank you for that amen

[@GC-ee4bk]

This popped up on my phone today just when I needed it most! The Lord is aware of little ole me! Thank you, Lord, for showing me this better way

[@juliejohnson7690]

Balancing life is very difficult, this is great advice.

[@thrasher5257]

God, I really needed this right now. I’m actually feeling extreme burnout currently. Time to rest my heart a little before it explodes.

[@Donttrustthatburger5144]

See everyone? God loves you, and doesn't want you to burn out. Love yourself like He loves us even though it's really hard and I have to work on it, too

[@Operamoms]

Yes, so much that he even commanded us to take a day off. ❤️

[@samuelthygerson6009]

As a future missionary this is an awesome video! Even doing college in-between an early graduation and a mission I feel like I have to put in 100% of the effort to progress in my classes. This video reminded me of how we progress, line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little there a little, and God is always with us as we strive to be better. You do not need to go into the fields of life with 100% and leave with 0%, instead enter with determination and a goal, step by step, and take a break when you're felling low on energy, eat, exercise, do something. Thank you for this amazing video!

[@brentschumann3812]

This is great advice. Over-extending ourselves is a common challenge of our time. Great principles taught here.

[@teamkatana3024]

This made my day 😊

[@liagimateo7003]

love this! i’m telling mom this

[@robertwatson6485]

The right message at the right moment. Thank you.

[@rebeccavielhak7025]

I found the beginning of my life but not only threw the fellowship that I have found threw this congregation but threw my new faith!

[@ladyjade6446]

Through

[@lacyhay9022]

This is something alot of us has lost sight of including myself. Thank you for this message.

[@ceceliablackburn2131]

I am a grandmother. Mom of 4 grown within the Church's values. Principles of truth are taught in the best way as a mom. But then you're in a position where you are not as influential. I am so overwhelmed by 13 grandchildren who are far from my own home state. I know I can do good things for my family and they're struggling with this experience of being in the middle of a Pandemic. I am grateful for the wisdom and order that the Doctrine and Covenants talks of. I believe that this was just the right thing for me today! It's great to talk to others about how I feel. Especially since I am in my 60's and live a long way from the Church's Chapel in Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

[@joshuasmith2689]

Learning from my mother was more influential than any other experience.

[@jillyb6609]

Hey, Yooper, glad to hear from you, I’m kind of in your same boat. We gotta keep going, right? Have an excellent day!

[@GenaHill]

Are you udalizing tech to video chat with your family? I often overlook this tramedous blessing. I have four children too. Keep leaning on the Lord. In all things He Shall direct thee for good.

[@magicalmercy]

My ADHD brain basically loves to min-max. If you don’t know what that means, basically I have a really hard time doing anything just the right amount. It’s always too much or too little, and it’s really hard for me to get anything just right. However, I know that it’s okay, because as long as I continue to try my best, the Lord can help me get through anything.

[@jaklumen]

I gotcha. My wife has ADHD (inattentive focus) and this is something she deals with, too.

[@LimegreenSnowstorm]

I relate to this!! I was undiagnosed for the longest time and was so frustrated when I kept making the same mistakes no matter how hard I tried. But the Lord always forgave me, and I was confused why He wasn’t more upset with me. Turns out He knew I had ADHD all along XD and that trying harder isn’t nearly as effective with ADHD as trying smarter

[@GnBuddysystem]

@Magical Mercy your use of min-max makes me think you play video games?

[@Neeneenugget]

Yes! Fellow ADHD brain here! It's only now in my 30s I've made peace with the fact that I'll never function like everybody else and I won't hit the same targets temporally and spiritually like others, but I KNOW that God knows I'm trying and he knows what's in my heart. We've got this!

[@robinkat]

Ditto!!! I an also ADHD!

[@danielschulz9304]

Great video and great advice. Always ask Father, he's always ready to help.

[@racqueltarlit-alejolpt2154]

Balancing responsibilities and prayers for strength plus good people who encourage us... Thank you for this video...The Church is true!

[@leswalker2639]

Very good video! It doesn't hurt to always have a friendly reminder have to keep a balance in life. Work time playtime and quiet time with scriptures and prayers. I have found if you are rushing around all day that means you have too many things on your to do list that day. It's time to delete things on your daily list!😞 you can do it. If you don't do it now, the doctor will make you do it later. It's kind of like dropping a ball, sooner or later it's going to hit the ground.

[@lualuaiulinai161]

As a new employee in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I need to put more effort at my work and have a wisdom to put things in order so that the Lord will bless my family and everyone around us

[@theenforcer3894]

wow this is beautiful. i just got off of my mission and it’s hard to work, have a social life, go to school, and study daily. but i think this helps me understand “balance” and prioritizing what is most important to Heavenly Father.

[@maryjanepe3160]

My mission Presidente quote me to a scripture said" don't run faster than your strength".. and i remember the word in scripture we are saved after all we can do.. for me as long as i done my work according of what is my capacity..and in balance .. my calling,my family ,my health and my work..as long as i know i done enough in my own strength..and according to the wisdom of God.. and i pray that wisdom of how can i cope all of my obligation and duty..

[@FromAgonyToLight]

I love the perspective Brad Wilcox gives in his book ‘The Continuous Atonement’ where he says “we are saved by grace after all WE can do. The WE includes God. He makes the difference.” Try our best, and ask for God’s help with the rest. :)

[@TheArtOfBeingStill]

This whole life experience was never really about the “doing”, but how the doing can change our “being”. The Jews in Jesus day got hung up on the “doing” and it became a stumbling block. We are no different today. Be still, be present in each moment, be mindful. Look inside for the change and growth and beauty that comes from the doing, otherwise all of the doing is pointless. God doesn’t care about your church attendance percentage or temple attendance stats or number of ministering visits. Did you just go through those motions, or did they go through you? Often the Why matters more than the What or the How. Be blessed and may harmony find you.

[@travismarin2595]

@@FromAgonyToLight You have interpreted one word into two meanings. God doesn't need saving because he is prefect.

[@travismarin2595]

@@TheArtOfBeingStill "God doesn't care about your church attendence..." - right in the middle of your comment.

[@danielterry6425]

Daughter Left me this, why are kids so wise.

[@patriciatilini6448]

Beautiful Video Thank You For Sharing This Very Moment With Me🌹I Also Believe In Enjoying The Moment Because You’ll Never Know The Value Of A Moment Until It Becomes A Memory🌹With Much Aloha🌹

[@leswalker2639]

Patricia good wisdom and very well said!

Thank you for this reminder! 🤗

[@ShaneBrown20]

I love this! Order in all things, even in the organizing of our lives!

[@juanb7527]

I absolutely loved this!

[@claudemambabroth7489]

good for us brother of the church of jesus christ of ,,,,,,,,,,,

[@elton3891]

Make the balance in all things ! 🥰

[@JGKingCrusher]

I love the soccer analogy.

[@matthewcalabresi504]

This is exactly what I need to hear. I have a tendency to go all in on a lot of things at once, which has the end result of nothing getting done and sending me into a funk -- the exact opposite outcome than what I intended! This is a fantastic application of "all things in wisdom and order", and I think I've found a new scripture for my quote board. Thanks for sharing this!

[@travismarin2595]

I don't understand your metaphor.

[@jasonschlierman412]

This is much needed wisdom. Some days I feel like I have to do everything by myself at the same time to get things done. The reality is I don’t. It’s Ok to let things go at various times or let others do things instead.

[@lizzicusmotion587]

I'm glad the church is finally addressing this topic in a format and communication that is easy to understand and actually accessible.

[@travismarin2595]

This topic has been in the books since the 1800s along with the Internet several decades ago. This is obvious. It is easier to access, if you can afford it.

[@2EternityButterflies]

Thank you so much!

[@jeannegosa65]

"Optimum levels yield the best results."

[@coreymcleod2899]

This is exactly what I needed to hear today🙂👍

[@mushroom-dn7xk]

I really need this message, right timing thanks for this wonderful message 😊

[@MarleeCraig]

Beautiful counsel ❤

[@chethaynes5802]

Great and Reasonable Counsel

[@alethdomingo-reyes1700]

I needed this counsel. I'm guilty of always giving the maximum and eventually burning myself out. I'm grateful for this video that has shown me a better way of doing things.

[@cybercrrgm799]

I needed this.

[@alfredojr.esllerescandor7758]

Perfect

[@lesliearbogast6477]

Very excellent

[@Mobius118]

I love this!

[@kyo8391]

I really needed this reminder today. I'm glad the church has this channel.

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

So, I guess ironing out the creases from my morning newspaper and laundering pocket change shouldn’t be my top priorities when in combat - good advice; thanks!

[@ero1996sl]

Perfect timing!

[@susanmarielott7552]

Hoping the culture catches up with the counsel asap! Last year at a family member's stake conference, it was taught over the pulpit that, "The Lord doesn't require us to be perfect, but he does require us to be exhausted." That kind of direct counsel in an official meeting is difficult for members to discount or ignore. The attitude that if you're not completely exhausted you're not a good member is still alive and well, but hopefully messages like this one will help.

[@TheArtOfBeingStill]

Well said. Still a lot of nonsense flying around in meetings that was never taught by Christ. He took naps, got away on his own to be mindful, and told us to take no thought for the morrow. He sees us as human beings, not human doings. The Jews in his day got caught in all of the doing and it became a stumbling block to them. We are no different now. Be still, and know that he is God. His burden is “easy and light”.

[@travisgriggs5151]

Can't echo this enough. The "echos" of lionizing extreme sacrifice over the years, kind of run against this kind of measured council. Even the recent run of "hastening the work" kind of cuts agains the message here of "slow and steady wins the race".

[@travismarin2595]

I could discount your experience very easily but I don't feel like getting into the semantics of the vague context presented.

[@BubbaSpartans]

@@travismarin2595 You need to chill out with the comments man. The stuff you're saying pushes people away. It's not helping. Calm down.

[@edwinparson346]

The great Exampler... And on the seventh day He rest.

[@josephcrews6423]

Thanks, really needed to hear this

[@peacedee255]

I so love this counsel! Very much appreciated.

[@jeffsyphus]

Thank you so much! This couldn't have come at a better time for me.

[@Sunshine-eb7ei]

Well needed and timely reminder!

[@VincentNoot]

Awesome

[@gabrieli3196]

I needed this so much. This came the very moment I needed this. I am breaking down crying and just a mess on my bed the whole night not knowing which things to do first because there are so many things I need to do. Thank you so much.

[@travismarin2595]

You are telling us needs are uncountable.

[@stephenbell8755]

Very nice video!!

[@Quagthistle]

Living life with a physical handicap has taught me to take life one step at a time. I'm not a failure if I'm stuck in bed writhing in pain for the afternoon. I'm not a failure if the dishes aren't done every night. I'm not a failure if it takes me a lot longer to do something than another person. All He asks is that we try, and try again tomorrow, and try again each day after that. Maybe we'll fail 10 times, but we haven't truly failed until we stop trying. As for personal goals, please be kind to yourself and others. Change and growth will not happen overnight. They are the product of consistent effort, and I've found that it's better to progress a mere inch every day than a whole foot once a month.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

So true! Thank you for your comment!

[@albertoreubenreyes]

Thank you for sharing this good advice. I am trying to balance my life between family, work, school, and church but Inget overwhemled sometimes. Thank you for teaching me to do things in wisdom and in order.

[@johnryan3374]

Listen to elder Bernar's talk on how we can only do one thing at a time. Very insightful!

[@melanniegregersen6020]

I LOVE this! It comforts me so much. Thank you for sharing! 🙏❤️🙌

[@nathanaelcunha2852]

That is really hard to do, but I thing if we trust in God, we can do it!

[@jodie672]

I recently had to cut my work days down from 4 to 3. Yes, I will have less money, but I will have more time for the Lord and the things that matter most. My ability to do, is different from someone else and that’s ok 👌

[@EricHansenHaiTech]

I found listening to myself and God's guidance helps me avoid burning too hot or cold on my life's priorities. Be appreciative of what you have and where you're at but never complacent.

[@NinaCochina1]

Thank you for this video

[@annie_rios]

I needed to remember this ❤

[@haileyolson3760]

I needed this ❤️❤️❤️

[@seanwood2455]

Thank you so much for the uplifting message. I have been seeing a therapist for a while now and I'm starting to learn more about myself. I'm 17, and I've noticed that I seem to really have an "all or nothing attitude." If I'm not operating at 100%, then I'm operating at 0%. It isn't true. That's still something that I'm struggling with today, but thank you so much for this video. It's something that we all truly need.

[@seanwood2455]

And I would add too, that when we can only do 70%, or even 30%, the Lord will fill in the rest. We can ask for his help. We can't fail when we try our best to live a well-rounded, balanced, Christlike life.

[@jodie672]

It’s hard to hear the Holy Ghost if we are constantly running around to the demands of this world. God loves it when we take quite time to connect with Him. And we will be refreshed by it too.

[@thisisfun887]

Line upon line. It’s tough for me cause I have always been all at once type person.

[@MatthewSheets]

Trees don't grow all at once. Be patient with yourself and keep going. ❤️

[@katherinebourke171]

Yeah I'm working on that too LOL

[@manbeardeezul2757]

Super Awesome

[@akitecalledthief9382]

Wow. Great video. Many people needed to hear this. It's great to know that the spirit will be with us if we keep going.

[@AndrewThiriot]

This hit home. Thanks.

[@MrSpookyDave]

great message, thanks

[@moroniafrifa614]

Incredible!!

[@fallerpilot]

Thanks for this

[@allanhallett]

thank you

[@josephshumway]

I needed this. Great video

[@_Squiggle_]

Wow! I feel like the person in this video. This was very wise, I feel. I'm going to see if I can apply this

[@spencercase5370]

Another big factor here is stress. I recently had to go pretty much 100% full throttle for a few days. I was tired but I didn't really feel burnt out until the 3rd or 4h day. It kind of felt good getting a lot done in such a short time. However, if I'm stressed for more than a few hours I start to feel a different kind of exhaustion that makes me just want to give up and avoid those situations in the future.

[@charliecollins5658]

Love the sports analogy! Great example.

[@TomKunz]

As a mission president, I would love to see a similar video focused on missionaries and the work they do. It could help many missions around the world

[@lakeishaannettemuhammad7947]

Loved this!!!

[@AndrewMcKinneymikdrew]

Needed this

[@weirdTiKii01]

I love this!! Thank you so much for the reminder! I also thought of a few people to share this with so that's super exciting 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thank you for sharing!

[@kulj97]

Balance in all things

[@khaterascott2286]

Amen ♥️♥️

[@joshuamills9277]

I like how it's the same guy from Line Upon Line

[@prudencehorvath4454]

Feeling max out. This video helpful. Time to ask Father what are my maximum levels. Lol I’m still feeling like this at 74 yrs old

[@อนุชาสิงห์ทอง-ศ6ฮ]

Awesome!!💐👋💐

[@An_Economist_Plays]

Can't hear the still small voice if you're 100% focused on worldly things.

[@MegWasHere2011]

Awesome Congratulations!!!

[@monsonmamea2578]

I think Bishop Gerald Causse said it better. Are we active in the Gospel or busy in the church.

[@guardianangel9517]

Good plan!👍🏻

[@alsfishbarn1589]

Such a good video

[@marksavoia3687]

Jesus colonized earth with non-dual kingdom citizenship.

[@bronwynjest1492]

I agree with the comments made that this message is timely and relevant. Unfortunately, there is a disconnect between this message and the reality of the culture of the church organisation. As members of the church, we are constantly being encouraged to do it all, to strive, to be better and do more: the expectation that we do our missionary work, family history work, ministering, callings, gospel study - the list is long. And the subtle questioning of your faithfulness if you're not all over it, is real. We have become a people of 'doing' and we have lost the sense of 'being'. I appreciate this video but it is going to take more specific and realistic analysis of the reality of our lives to affect change. NB: The family should always get the best of our attention. This is our eternal priority.

[@travismarin2595]

Speak for yourself.

[@michaelebert238]

@@travismarin2595 She's right, though. There have been General Conference talks for decades about how members are stressed living up to expectations and how to deal with it. Happy to hear you don't feel like this is a thing, but for many members, the stress and the expectations are very real.

[@ThuanNguyen-su5yv]

🙏💖🙏💖i will sing forever of your mercies o lord.Good morning Father I ask you to pray for my mother. Maria Hien and her sister Maria Y Ben are in good health. full of Mary's grace and overcome the corona virus pandemic. I ask you for my father John bt. Thien is also in good health and is not infected with corona virus like me. I also ask you for my Russian study record to be approved and get a study abroad permit by the end of this year 2021. I also ask you to pray for Maria Y Ben to soon repay the debt⛪⛪⛪⛪🙏💖🙏💖

[@travismarin2595]

What's wrong with the schools in Russia?

[@koolertrek]

Be very careful my fellow humans. Do good works because you love God not because you’re trying to but salvation. You will miss the mark. Love God because of what He has done and is doing for you.

[@travismarin2595]

"Not because you're trying to but salvation." I don't think we acknowledge this.