In the last couple of days, I have been preparing for a visit to our stake or area from Elder David A. Bednar and have been reading through his past conference talks. This morning as I sat down to work, I felt stressed by so much that is going on in my life. I felt impressed to continue reading through Elder Bednar's past talks. I grab my tablet to see what talk was next and found that is was the talk from April 2015, Therefore They Hushed Their Fears. It is also interesting to note that the next chapter I will be reading is Mosiah 23, where the quote "Therefore they hushed their fears" is taken from.
Below are quotes from the talk that I have likened upon myself (see 1 Nephi 19:23).
A "[correct] knowledge of and faith in the Lord [empowers me] to hush [my] fears because Jesus Christ is the only source of enduring peace." This is why I must '[learn] of [Him], and listen to [His] words; walk in the meekness of [His] Spirit, that I might have peace in [Him]'" (D&C 19:23).
If I "[do] the works of righteousness", I "shall receive [my] reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come" (D&C 59:23).
"The peace Christ gives allows [me] to view mortality through the precious perspective of eternity and supplies a spiritual settledness (see Colossians 1:23) that helps [me] maintain a consistent focus on [my] heavenly destination. Thus, [I] can be blessed to hush [my] fears because His doctrine provides purpose and direction in all aspects of [my life]. His ordinances and covenants fortify and comfort in times both good and bad. And His priesthood authority gives assurance that the things that matter most can endure both in time and in eternity."
"But can [I] hush the fears that so easily and frequently best [me] in [this] contemporary world? The answer to this question is an unequivocal yes. Three basic principles are central to receiving this blessing in [my life]: (1) look to Christ, (2) build upon the foundation of Christ, and (3) press forward with faith in Christ."
"[I] should look to and have [my] focus firmly fixed upon the Savior at all times and in all places."
"With [my] eyes fixed upon Jesus, [I step] out of the boat and miraculously [walk] on the water. Only when [my] gaze [is] diverted by the wind and the waves [do I] become afraid and begin to sink" see Matthew 14:27-31).
"[I] can be blessed to conquer [my] fears and strengthen [my] faith as [I] follow the Lord's instruction: 'Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not'" (D&C 6:36).
I must "[remember that it is upon the rock of [my] Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that [I] must build [my] foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat up [me], it shall have no power over [me] to drag [me] down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which [I am] built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if [I] build [I] cannot fall" (Helaman 5:12).
"[I] can be blessed to hush [my] fears as [I] firmly establish [my] desires and deeds upon the sure foundation of the Savior through [my] ordinances and covenants."
"The righteous fear I [need] encompasses a deep feeling of reverence, respect, and awe for the Lord Jesus Christ, obedience to His commandments, and anticipation of the Final Judgement and justice at His hand. [This], godly fear grows out of a correct understanding of the divine nature and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ, a willingness to submit [my] will to His will, and a knowledge that [I] will be accountable for [my] own sins in the Day of Judgment" (see D&C 101:78; Articles of Faith 1:2).
My "godly fear is linked inextricably to an understanding of the Final Judgment and [my] individual accountability for [my] desires, thoughts, words, and acts" (see Mosiah 4:30).
My "godly fear dispels mortal fears. It even subdues the haunting concern that [I] never can be good enough spiritually and never will measure up to the Lord's requirements and expectations. In truth, [I] cannot be good enough or measure up relying solely upon [my] own capacity and performance. [My] works and desires alone do not and cannot save [me]. 'After all [I] can do' (2 Nephi 25:23) [I am] made whole only through the mercy and grace available through the Savior's infinite and eternal atoning sacrifice."
Below are quotes from the talk that I have likened upon myself (see 1 Nephi 19:23).
A "[correct] knowledge of and faith in the Lord [empowers me] to hush [my] fears because Jesus Christ is the only source of enduring peace." This is why I must '[learn] of [Him], and listen to [His] words; walk in the meekness of [His] Spirit, that I might have peace in [Him]'" (D&C 19:23).
If I "[do] the works of righteousness", I "shall receive [my] reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come" (D&C 59:23).
"The peace Christ gives allows [me] to view mortality through the precious perspective of eternity and supplies a spiritual settledness (see Colossians 1:23) that helps [me] maintain a consistent focus on [my] heavenly destination. Thus, [I] can be blessed to hush [my] fears because His doctrine provides purpose and direction in all aspects of [my life]. His ordinances and covenants fortify and comfort in times both good and bad. And His priesthood authority gives assurance that the things that matter most can endure both in time and in eternity."
"But can [I] hush the fears that so easily and frequently best [me] in [this] contemporary world? The answer to this question is an unequivocal yes. Three basic principles are central to receiving this blessing in [my life]: (1) look to Christ, (2) build upon the foundation of Christ, and (3) press forward with faith in Christ."
"[I] should look to and have [my] focus firmly fixed upon the Savior at all times and in all places."
"With [my] eyes fixed upon Jesus, [I step] out of the boat and miraculously [walk] on the water. Only when [my] gaze [is] diverted by the wind and the waves [do I] become afraid and begin to sink" see Matthew 14:27-31).
"[I] can be blessed to conquer [my] fears and strengthen [my] faith as [I] follow the Lord's instruction: 'Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not'" (D&C 6:36).
I must "[remember that it is upon the rock of [my] Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that [I] must build [my] foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat up [me], it shall have no power over [me] to drag [me] down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which [I am] built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if [I] build [I] cannot fall" (Helaman 5:12).
"[I] can be blessed to hush [my] fears as [I] firmly establish [my] desires and deeds upon the sure foundation of the Savior through [my] ordinances and covenants."
"The righteous fear I [need] encompasses a deep feeling of reverence, respect, and awe for the Lord Jesus Christ, obedience to His commandments, and anticipation of the Final Judgement and justice at His hand. [This], godly fear grows out of a correct understanding of the divine nature and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ, a willingness to submit [my] will to His will, and a knowledge that [I] will be accountable for [my] own sins in the Day of Judgment" (see D&C 101:78; Articles of Faith 1:2).
My "godly fear is linked inextricably to an understanding of the Final Judgment and [my] individual accountability for [my] desires, thoughts, words, and acts" (see Mosiah 4:30).
My "godly fear dispels mortal fears. It even subdues the haunting concern that [I] never can be good enough spiritually and never will measure up to the Lord's requirements and expectations. In truth, [I] cannot be good enough or measure up relying solely upon [my] own capacity and performance. [My] works and desires alone do not and cannot save [me]. 'After all [I] can do' (2 Nephi 25:23) [I am] made whole only through the mercy and grace available through the Savior's infinite and eternal atoning sacrifice."
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