Relief Society Path Reflecting the Light of the Lord Program Year-long program based on the Relief Society Declaration   Booklet Section: Rejoice in the Blessings of the Temple, Understand our Divine Destiny and Strive for Exaltation. "Shouldn't we expect the journey towards eternal glory to stretch us?  We sometimes rationalize our preoccupation with this world and our casual attempts to grow spiritually by trying to console each other with the notion that living the gospel really shouldn't require all that much of us.  The Lord's standard of behavior will always be more demanding than the world's, but then the Lord's rewards are infinitely more glorious.. including true rewards are infinitely more glorious...including true joy, peace and salvation."  (Sheri L. Dew, November 1999 Ensigh) Examples of Goals to Accomplish Increase your participation in all temple ordinances.  If you have yet to become temple worthy, strive to receive this blessing in your life. Complete, as much as possible, a family history or write your own personal history.  Share your work with your extended family. Seek ways to help your family members gain an appreciation of the heritage they have been given. Display a representation of your favorite temple(s) in your home.  Find opportunities to let your family members increase their love of the temple by what you say and the example you set. Believe in yourself.  You are a child of God.  You do have something of divinity within you.  Believe in your capacity to do great and good things.  Whenever you start thinking negative thoughts about yourself, turn it around and think of all the good things you have to offer. Think of one way you can live a more Christ-like life: be a better neighbor, improve your language, be more considerate of family members, etc. Enroll in a genealogy class.  Complete at least four generations on a pedigree chart for your own family.  Complete any ordinance work that still needs to be finished. Optional Goals:  You may design two other goals to help you rejoice in the blessings of the temple, understand your divine destiny and strive for exaltation. Goals could be passed off by attending Home, Family and Personal Enrichment meetings.  Classes and guest speakers can be planned with this in mind. Back to "Reflecting the Light of the Lord" Directory