Are you in need of some Spiritual resuscitation? Then ...
DO-CPR! 
Diligence: Merriam-Webster definition: the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (as a party to a contract).
The Lord expects our Diligence. We have made covenants with Him, and we are to use all Diligence in keeping those promises.
Alma 32:43 Then, my brethren, ye shall reap the rewards of your faith, and your diligence, and patience, and long-suffering, waiting for the tree to bring forth fruit unto you.
Obedience: "One of the sneaky ploys of the adversary is to have us believe that unquestioning obedience to the principles and commandments of God is
blind obedience. His goal is to have us believe that we should be following our own worldly ways and selfish ambitions. This he does by persuading us that “blindly” following the prophets and obeying the commandments is not thinking for ourselves. He teaches that it is not intelligent to do something just because we are told to do so by a living prophet or by prophets who speak to us from the scriptures.
Our unquestioning obedience to the Lord’s commandments is
not blind obedience. President Boyd K. Packer in the April conference of 1983 taught us about this: “Latter-day Saints are not obedient because they are compelled to be obedient. They are obedient because they know certain spiritual truths and have decided, as an expression of their own individual agency, to obey the commandments of God. … We are not obedient because we are blind, we are obedient because we can see” R. Conrad Schultz
Charity: 1Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent
charity among yourselves: for
charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Moroni 10:20 Wherefore, there must be faith; and if there must be faith there m
ust also be hope; and if there must be hope there must also be
charity.
21 And except ye have
charity ye can in nowise be saved in the kingdom of God; neither can ye be saved in the kingdom of God if ye have not faith; neither can ye if ye have no hope.
Patience: "The ability to put our desires on hold for a time—is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant and, at times, bitter. Nevertheless, without patience, we cannot please God; we cannot become perfect. Indeed, patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace." President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Repentance & Responsibility:
Repentance is a divine gift, and there should be a smile on our faces when we speak of it. It points us to freedom, confidence, and peace. Rather than interrupting the celebration
, the gift of repentance is the cause for true celebration.
Responsibility is so essential to all of the above. Do we realize that we will be held accountable, or responsible for everything we do? Are we are diligent, obedient, have charity and patience? We are responsible for all that the Lord has given us. Even our time. I pray that WHEN we are all in need of 'Spiritual Rescusitaion' we will turn to the Savior and apply these principles to living a happier, more peaceful life.
Diligence: Merriam-Webster definition: the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (as a party to a contract).
The Lord expects our Diligence. We have made covenants with Him, and we are to use all Diligence in keeping those promises.
Alma 32:43 Then, my brethren, ye shall reap the rewards of your faith, and your diligence, and patience, and long-suffering, waiting for the tree to bring forth fruit unto you.
Obedience: "One of the sneaky ploys of the adversary is to have us believe that unquestioning obedience to the principles and commandments of God is blind obedience. His goal is to have us believe that we should be following our own worldly ways and selfish ambitions. This he does by persuading us that “blindly” following the prophets and obeying the commandments is not thinking for ourselves. He teaches that it is not intelligent to do something just because we are told to do so by a living prophet or by prophets who speak to us from the scriptures.
Our unquestioning obedience to the Lord’s commandments is not blind obedience. President Boyd K. Packer in the April conference of 1983 taught us about this: “Latter-day Saints are not obedient because they are compelled to be obedient. They are obedient because they know certain spiritual truths and have decided, as an expression of their own individual agency, to obey the commandments of God. … We are not obedient because we are blind, we are obedient because we can see” R. Conrad Schultz
Charity: 1Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Moroni 10:20 Wherefore, there must be faith; and if there must be faith there m
ust also be hope; and if there must be hope there must also be charity.
21 And except ye have charity ye can in nowise be saved in the kingdom of God; neither can ye be saved in the kingdom of God if ye have not faith; neither can ye if ye have no hope.
Patience: "The ability to put our desires on hold for a time—is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant and, at times, bitter. Nevertheless, without patience, we cannot please God; we cannot become perfect. Indeed, patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace." President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Repentance & Responsibility:
Repentance is a divine gift, and there should be a smile on our faces when we speak of it. It points us to freedom, confidence, and peace. Rather than interrupting the celebration
, the gift of repentance is the cause for true celebration.
Responsibility is so essential to all of the above. Do we realize that we will be held accountable, or responsible for everything we do? Are we are diligent, obedient, have charity and patience? We are responsible for all that the Lord has given us. Even our time. I pray that WHEN we are all in need of 'Spiritual Rescusitaion' we will turn to the Savior and apply these principles to living a happier, more peaceful life.
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