Episode 11: GRIT, Powered By GRACE (Conclusion)
Welcome to the conclusion of GRIT Powered By GRACE.
In order for us to survive the gales and storms we will encounter during our mortal adventure, we too must have "GOSPEL GRIT."
But GRIT alone isn’t enough. No amount of effort on our part will save us from the effects of sin and the weaknesses of mortality. We need help. We need the enabling and ennobling power of GRACE.
Growth
The “G” in Gospel GRIT stands for Growth. It’s about developing a spiritual mindset that recognizes opportunities for growth through adversity and trials.
One way to ensure our spiritual growth is to make sure we are spiritually fed. That we understand the difference between “grazing” and "feasting" on the words of Christ.
Water ski readers are pretty good at seeing the what, who, when, and where. Snorkel readers take time to stop and look for the “why,” “how,” and “what else?”
We rarely find buried treasures floating near the surface.
Digging Higher in the scriptures requires that we scuba dive. That is true feasting on the words of Christ. That is nourishing our souls!
Resilience
The “R” in Gospel “GRIT” stands for “Resilience.”
Spiritual resilience is defined as our ability to bounce back from adversity and challenges without losing hope or faith. One way we can do this is by maintaining an eternal perspective during times of struggle or loss.
The power to bounce back from adversity comes through the enabling power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
Inspiration & Increased Revelation
The “I” in Gospel "GRIT” stands for inspiration and an increased ability to recognize and receive personal revelation. It focuses on our enlarged capacity to know and understand the language of the Holy Ghost.
We have been given the gift of the Holy Ghost to serve as our spiritual GPS--Gospel Positioning System.
DO ONE THING Invitation:
As you read your scriptures, look for an opportunity to pause and put your face in the water. Do some snorkeling. Invite the Holy Ghost to teach you a personal application of the passage.
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Resources:
"Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Life" - Russell M Nelson
"Evening With a General Authority" - David A Bednar
Click here to access Elder Owen's talk.
Angela Duckworth, author of GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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