Sunday's lesson was President Uchtdorf's message from the November 2011 Ensign titled "Forget Me Not". This is a wonderful message that is worth reading over and over again. He tells us five things that we need to not forget.
First, forget not to be patient with yourself. He tells us that we are too hard on ourselves and should celebrate the small successes in our homes.
Second, forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice. We should choose wisely how to spend our time.
Third, forget not to be happy now. Sometimes we find ourselves thinking, "When this or that happens, then I will be happy". We need to find joy now. When life gives you a lemon, make lemonade.
Sister Lee gave the following quote, "Think how you would feel if you woke up tomorrow and you only had the things you thanked God for yesterday".
Fourth, forget not the "why" of the gospel. We all want to live with Heavenly Father again. Don't make the gospel a drudgery.
Fifth, forget not that the Lord loves you. He loves us no matter what.
The final quote of the lesson was, "Sisters, there is something inspiring and sublime about the little forget-me-not flower. I hope it will be a symbol of the little things that make your lives joyful and sweet. Please never forget that you must be patient and compassionate with yourselves, that some sacrifices are better than others, that you need not wait for a golden ticket to be happy. Please never forget that the "why" of the gospel of Jesus Christ will inspire and uplift you. And never forget that your Heavenly Father knows, loves, and cherishes you."
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