Back To Basics: The Things That Matter Most

Steinberg Ch. 3

"Of Things That Matter Most"- President Uchtdorf
-"It is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions".
-"There comes a point where milestones can become millstones and ambitions, albatrosses around our necks".
-“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”
-“We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families.”-Elder Dallin H. Oaks
-"When we look at the foundational principles of the plan of happiness, the plan of salvation, we can recognize and appreciate in its plainness and simplicity the elegance and beauty of our Heavenly Father’s wisdom. Then, turning our ways to His ways is the beginning of our wisdom."
-"My dear brothers and sisters, we would do well to slow down a little, proceed at the optimum speed for our circumstances, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most."
*What are the basics?
1.   Our relationship with God is most sacred and vital. 
-We improve our relationship with our Heavenly Father by learning of Him, by communing with Him, by repenting of our sins, and by actively following Jesus Christ
2.  Our second key relationship is with our families.
-We build deep and loving family relationships by doing simple things together, like family dinner and family home evening and by just having fun together.
-In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time.
3.  The third key relationship we have is with our fellowman.
-We build this relationship one person at a time—by being sensitive to the needs of others, serving them, and giving of our time and talents.
4.  The fourth key relationship is with ourselves
-May I suggest that you reduce the rush and take a little extra time to get to know yourself better. Walk in nature, watch a sunrise, enjoy God’s creations, ponder the truths of the restored gospel, and find out what they mean for you personally. 

-If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.