2013

Yesterday was the eve of New Year's eve.  The bishop talked to our combined group and because it hit the spot - what with New Year's resolutions on my mind, I am writing down the basic message.

 Since he was speaking to 2 singles wards, he related that there are not many scriptures that talk about Jesus' life when He was their age.

 But we turned to Luke 2 :52. 
 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

For such a small scripture, it took on new meaning.  Wisdom (Intelligence)
                                                                           Stature (Physically)
                                                                            Favor with God (Spiritually)
                                                                            Favor with Man (Socially)

Then he held up a sketch of an equal sided square, with one of these characteristics  along each side.
He encouraged us to remember the equality. (You don't want a trapezoid or a triangle!)  Each side makes for "well rounded".  In between each category, he had assigned kids to come up and explain what they had done, or what they were anticipating doing for the new year.  It was a meaningful talk for them (and me!) especially the "social"  part.  (It's hard being college age.)

He reinforced that if we strive to better our lives in each of these categories, no matter what, our happiness will increase.