"...go in service and faith to your outer limits"

In place of a quorum lesson today, I'd like to share a general conference address by President Henry B. Eyring (link below):



President Eyring, General Conference May 2008



The talk is titled, "Faith and the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood" and was to be the basis for much of the lesson I had planned for today. I invite each of you to study and ponder this profound message. As I extend that invitation, I would like to echo Elder Eyring's words: "My purpose...is to help you grow in your confidence that you can and will rise to the blessings of the oath and covenant of the priesthood". As you study, I'd like you to think about how Elder Eyring's message applies to our covenant responsibilities in three areas where the Lord wants us to succeed: (1) our families, (2) sharing the gospel, and (3) serving those in need. Elder Eyring has said that: "the more faithful service you give, the more the Lord asks of you...The tough part of that reality, however, is that for Him to give you...increased power you must go in service and faith to your outer limits". Prayerfully consider how you individually, and we as a quorum can improve in the three areas above. Consider what your own "outer limits" and capacities are and how you can stretch them. I know that the Lord will help you do that. As we each place our trust in Him, He will give us increased power to do his work. He will not let us fail.

Thank you all for the priesthood holders you are and for the example you set for me. I am grateful for the blessing of being able to serve in this quorum with you and look forward to pushing our "outer limits" together.

Jonathan