Some things to get us thinking . . .

SEARCH AND RESCUE

A person who has experienced true conversion draws upon the power of the Atonement and receives salvation for her own soul, then reaches out to exert a powerful influence upon all those who know her. As you are converted, you will have a desire to share with others what you have learned, and your confidence and ability to testify to others with conviction and power will increase. Bonnie Oscarson, October 2013 General Conference

You cannot lift another soul until you are standing on higher ground than he is. You must be sure, if you would rescue the man, that you yourself are setting the example of what you would have him be. You cannot light a fire in another soul unless it is burning in your own soul. Harold B. Lee April 1973 General Conference

We are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness. There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save. … We are the Lord’s hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children. He is dependent upon each of us. … We are on the Lord’s errand, and therefore we are entitled to the Lord’s help. Thomas S. Monson 2001/2009 General Conference

SEARCH AND RESCUE: Daily Themes

SEARCH YOUR HEART

TREASURE THE WORD

ACCEPT HIS GRACE

RESCUE WITH LOVE

SEARCH YOUR HEART

If ye have experienced a change of heart, and if ye have felt to sing the song of redeeming love, I would ask, can ye feel so now?  Alma 5:26

Pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart … Moroni 7:48

·      Where is your heart in the process of conversion?

·      Do you search for the Savior daily?

·      Do you feel Him searching for you? 

TREASURE THE WORD

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.  3 Nephi 13:21

The Lord has commanded that before we seek to declare His word, we must seek to obtain it. You must become … women of sound understanding by diligently searching the scriptures and by treasuring them up in your hearts. Then as you ask for the Lord’s help, He will bless you with His Spirit and His word. You will have the power of God unto the convincing of men. Elder David McConkie October 2013 General Conference

·      What scriptures or words of the prophets do you treasure?

·      How do they help those who are lost?

ACCEPT HIS GRACE

The Lord God showeth us our weakness that we may know that it is by his grace, … that we have power to do these things.  Jacob 4:7

Have faith on the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, who is mighty to save. Alma 7:41

·      How has the Savior rescued you?

·      How will your personal experience with the Atonement of Jesus Christ help lead others to Him?

 RESCUE WITH LOVE

When you meet someone, treat them as if they were in serious trouble and you will be right more than half the time. Henry B. Eyring April 2004 General Conference

Abraham Lincoln offered this wise counsel: “If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend.” Thomas S. Monson April 2001 April General Conference

·      How can being a true friend help you rescue someone?

·      What have you done for someone today?