Charity Suffereth Long

Suffereth Long

(Black words are commentary, Red Words are from the slides, most slides were just titles to facilitate the discussion, so discuss amongst yourselves or the comments)

 

Suffereth long? Sounds awful. No thanks, I'd rather not suffereth at all, or at least make it suffereth short. Sometimes we really do feel we are 'suffering long' and sometimes we really are. What is another way to put this? Instead of 'suffereth long' how about 'patient'

Patient      what is patience?

Patient with Yourself

Are you patient with yourself? Do you understand that change and growth are processes, not events? President Hinckley said to "try a little harder," he didn't say "be perfect by tomorrow." President Monson says courage is "trying again tomorrow." Be patient with yourself.

Patient with Your Companion

 

Are you patient with your companion? She's human, too. She's different than you are (surprise!) If you feel you are 'suffereth-ing long' with your companion then continue in patience with her. The Lord is patient with all of us-- we need to be patient with our companions, even if they are annoying, crazy, bossy, whatever. How would the Savior react to your companion?

Pray for the love which allows you to see the good in your companion. Pray for the love that makes weaknesses and mistakes seem small. Pray for the love to make your companion’s joy your own. Pray for the love to want to lessen the load and soften the sorrows of your companion            President Henry B Eyring