Here are the first ponderize verses or quotes from the Layton 7th Ward bishopric:
Bishop Valentine:
Elder Richard G. Scott
"Spiritual guidance is direction, enlightenment, knowledge, and motivation you receive from Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. It is personalized instruction adapted to your individual needs by One who understands them perfectly. Spiritual guidance is a gift of incomparable worth bestowed upon those who seek it, live worthy of it, and express gratitude of it."
Brother Forsyth (1st Counselor):
3 Nephi 9:14
"Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will come unto me ye shall have eternal life. Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are those who come unto me."
Brother Crockett (2nd Counselor):
3 Nephi 4:10
"But in this thing they were disappointed, for the Nephites did not fear them; but they did fear their God and did supplicate him for protection; therefore, when the armies of Giddianhi did rush upon them they were prepared to meet them; yea, in the strength of the Lord they did receive them."
Brother Gibby (Executive Secretary):
D&C 1:11
"Wherefore the voice of the Lord is unto the ends of the earth, that all that will hear may hear."
Brother Burton (Ward Clerk):
Moroni 7:33
"And Christ hat said: If ye will have faith in me ye shall have power to do whatsoever thing is expedient in me."
Friday, October 30, 2015
Layton 7th Ward Bishopric Ponderize Blog!
Welcome to the 7th Ward Bishopric's "Ponderize" blog! In this blog the bishopric of the Layton 7th Ward will post weekly scripture verses along with comments and insights about the meaning of these scriptures.
The concept behind "ponderizing" came from the October 2015 General Conference talk from Brother Devin G. Durrant, First Counselor in the General Sunday School Presidency. Here is the explanation and challenge:
My second invitation is quite different from and much more important than the first. It is this: I invite you to “ponderize” one verse of scripture each week. The word ponderize is not found in the dictionary, but it has found a place in my heart. So what does it mean to ponderize? I like to say it’s a combination of 80 percent extended pondering and 20 percent memorization.
The concept behind "ponderizing" came from the October 2015 General Conference talk from Brother Devin G. Durrant, First Counselor in the General Sunday School Presidency. Here is the explanation and challenge:
My second invitation is quite different from and much more important than the first. It is this: I invite you to “ponderize” one verse of scripture each week. The word ponderize is not found in the dictionary, but it has found a place in my heart. So what does it mean to ponderize? I like to say it’s a combination of 80 percent extended pondering and 20 percent memorization.
There are two simple steps:
First, choose a verse of scripture each week and place it where you will see it every day. Second, read or think of the verse several times each day and ponder the meaning of its words and key phrases throughout the week. As you reflect on your selected verse each week, words and phrases will be written on your heart.4 Words and phrases will also be written on your mind. In other words, memorization will take place easily and naturally. But the primary goal of ponderizing is to provide an uplifting place for your thoughts to go—a place that keeps you close to the Spirit of the Lord.
The Savior said, “Treasure up in your minds continually the words of life.”5 Ponderizing is a simple and edifying way to do just that.
Join with us as we take this ponderizing journey!
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