“Mormonad,” New Era,
Mar. 1986, 7
You Don’t Have to Be a Big Wheel
You don’t need an important title or a high profile to make a big
difference. The Lord has assured us that “out of small things proceedeth
that which is great” (D&C
64:33) Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying
the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that
which is great. . So get involved. You’ll be amazed what one good turn can
do.
I'm adding Individual Worth. So
often we feel that we are not talented enough, do enough important things,
contribute enough. The Lord sees it differently, especially when we
are living the Gospel! For a handout, you could attach a message of
your choice using red ribbon to a wheel like those in the poster Alice G - YW Connection.
From the Lesson: We Each Have the Potential for Greatness
Quotation
Explain that many people feel they are so ordinary that they cannot make
a significant contribution in this life. But the Lord has sent each person
to earth with an important mission to perform. Bishop H. Burke Peterson
said:
“One of the greatest challenges is to overcome the feeling that we are
unimportant, that we are not special and unique. Do you think for a moment
that Heavenly Father would have sent one of His children to this earth by
accident, without the possibility of a significant work to perform? …
“My dear friends, you are a royal generation. You were preserved to come
to the earth in this time for a special purpose. Not just a few of you, but
all of you. There are things for each of you to do that no one else can do
as well as you. If you do not prepare to do them, they will not be done.
Your mission is unique and distinctive for you. Please don’t make another
have to take your place. He or she can’t do it as well as you can. If you
will let Him, I testify that our Father in Heaven will walk with you through
the journey of life and inspire you to know your special purpose here”
(“Your Life Has a Purpose,” New Era, May 1979, pp. 4–5).
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