Tender Mercies Avery Smith

Webinar Recording by Avery Smith

1 Nephi 6:4

The Room poem (http://www.gracegems.org/14/room.htm)

The purpose of scripture is to persuade everyone to come to God.

Because Heavenly Father loves us, He sent His son to help us with our shortcomings and mistakes.

1 Nephi 5:

Learning about our ancestors can empower us. Learning about our parents and their trials can remind us that we too, can accomplish great things.

Avery shares a story about his great, great, great grandma Sophia and the comfort she gave him on his mission.

1 Nephi 4: 6-7

Often, we have no idea what our next step should be. In these circumstances, God wants us to trust in Him, and trust OURSELVES and take a blind step in the direction we think is best, and trust the Lord will provide.

1 Nephi 3:6

“No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won’t make it worse. (Apr 2007 Gen Conf)” -- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Complaining never makes us happier. It never makes the people around us happier. Change your perspective, smile, and know this too shall pass.

2 Nephi 2:15 - "And My Father Dwelt In A Tent"

Being a disciple of Christ is never easy and comfortable. Sometimes the Lord asks us to do difficult things. It is often awkward and problematic, but always worth it.