Covenant Keeping Women

Today was ward conference and we had a combined lesson taught by the Stake Relief Society Presidency. Their theme was "covenant keeping women in the kingdom of God."

We spent some time talking about D&C 109:8

Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing, and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God;

 As women we are most often responsible for setting the tone in our homes. A house of order is physically clean and orderly. It might also include an orderly daily schedule of tasks, organized finances, and a consistent routine of family together time and spiritual endeavors such as family home evening, family prayer, family dinner, traditions, etc.

We touched on what it means to have a house of learning. Some of us are still in school and are always learning through homework and other means. Others are not in school (or have finished already) and can work on improving our minds by reading informational books, and by learning new crafts and skills. I feel better about myself when I know I am continually improving my mind, it's good to always be improving in some way.

Every home is different, but we can do our best to do what is right, as individual people and separate family units. I love this scripture that was mentioned in the lesson:

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After that, we spent some time talking about the organization of Relief Society, and the various ways being a part of Relief Society has improved our lives. Relief Society is a support group for like-minded women, we always have the most spiritual experiences when we meet for Relief Society on Sundays (versus going to Sunday School, which is still a great meeting but just not the same).

Relief Society is a place where we can learn from the experiences of other women, and a place where we can make friends. No matter where we go in the world, there will always be a Relief Society with women who want to include us in their circles of friendship.

I love the Lord and I'm so grateful to be a member of His church. I'm also grateful to be surrounded by the kind and loving women in our ward. You girls are the best! 

Happy Sunday everyone!