Summary of "O How Great the Plan of Our God! By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf"

TakeingForGranted.md

Do We Take Spiritual Truths for Granted?

From this talk by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Life-changing truths are before our eyes and at our fingertips, but sometimes we sleepwalk on the path of discipleship ... We tread a path covered with diamonds, but we can scarcely distinguish them from ordinary pebbles.

In what ways do we take spiritual things for granted?

• Scriptures (don't read them as much as we should considering what they are)
• Prayers (forget who we're talking to, too much a rush)
• Church.

How can take it for granted less?

1. Put in old times context

2. Think about them from a converts perspective

###3. Think about them when we first gained a testimony:

"But most of all, think of how you felt when for the first time you believed and understood that you are truly a child of God; that Jesus Christ willingly suffered for your sins so that you may be clean again; that priesthood power is real and can bind you to your loved ones for time and for all eternity; that there is a living prophet on the earth today. Isn’t that wonderful and amazing?"

###4. Go back to the basics

"I believe every human being carries in his or her heart some form of fundamental questions regarding life itself. Where did I come from? Why am I here? What will happen after I die"

"Brothers and sisters, we are eternal beings, without beginning and without end. We have always existed.1 We are the literal spirit children of divine, immortal, and omnipotent Heavenly Parents!"

###5. Study the scriptures:

"If you have never felt such wonder and joy, I invite you to seek, study, and ponder the simple yet profound truths of the restored gospel. “Let the solemnities of eternity rest upon your minds.”5 Let them bear testimony unto you of the divine plan of salvation."

What shall we give in return for the flood of light and truth God has poured out upon us?