" I stress again the deep need each woman has to study the scriptures. We want our homes to be blessed with Sister Scriptorians - whether you are single or married, young or old, widowed or living in a family....Regardless of your particular circumstances...become more and more familiar with the truths of the scriptures...become scholars of the scriptures...after all who has any greater need to treasure up the truths of the gospel (on which they may call in their moments of need) than do women and mothers who do so much nurturing and teaching?"
What do you think when you see this picture?
Don't you want this safety and protection for yourself?
Don't you want this safety and protection for your family?
If you could have this simply by making scripture study a part of your life each day - wouldn't it be worth it?
We spent the majority of the evening looking at different ways we can study the scriptures - some of which included:
* Scripture journals - Chapters. As you read sequentially through a book of scripture, keeping note of thoughts, impressions, questions, quotes, testimony as you learn. These can be as simple as a written record or as colourful and arty as you wish them to be. Remember this is YOUR journal and YOUR feelings, be happy with the method YOU choose - make them right for YOU.
*Scripture journals - Topics. Pick up on topics that you wish to learn more about and keep a folder / notebook of your learning on the topics you choose.
* If you are new to journaling there are some wonderful scripture journals you can buy which take you through how to study - with boxes to fill in. (See the scripture resource page for more info).
* General Conference journals - the teachings we hear at conference are scripture for us. Include these in your journals as you learn and make them part of your life.
* Using the scriptures as we learn - set up a colour coding system to help you learn about specific topics (such as prayer, faith, obedience) and colour each scripture as you come across them.
* Put coloured tabs on the edge of the pages in your scriptures to aid you in locating certain scriptures.
* Every now and then there is great benefit in reading the scriptures - more like a novel - as you learn the stories and look for connections and teachings.
* Study characters in the scriptures and journal what you learn, how can they affect your life, how can you become more like them.
There are so very many ways to study the scriptures. It doesn't matter which you choose, as long as you make that choice. We heard testimonies from three sisters last night, incredible testimonies of how they have been led to study in different ways and the difference it is making to their families.
What will YOU do to become a Sister Scriptorian? Can you imagine the affect of a Relief Society full of Sisters who did this every day? The affect on our own spirituality and the protection for our families? Isn't it worth the effort?
Please note we have set up a page on the blog with lots of resources on the Internet that you can access for ideas / help
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