[Teachldsseminary] idea/Pres. Hinckley

[debra storm]

During the New Testament seminary year, when John 17 was the lesson, we
talked about how it might have felt to the apostles as they listen to Jesus
pray for them. I then played this portion of the Nov. 2002 address where
Pres. Hinckley prayed for the youth. The spirit in that room that morning
was tangible. I gave each student a copy of his prayer for them to put in
the front of their scriptures. To this day, that lesson is still one of
those 'highpoints' when everything just came together perfectly!

Just a thought . . .

Debra
Columbus. OH

On Feb 5, 2008 12:11 PM, Daryl Gibson <darylgibson at rviewer.com> wrote:

> Teachers,
> Pres. Hinckley concluded his Nov. 2000 address to the youth (the 6Bs)
> with a blessing and prayer for them.  I've included the text below
> should you want to share it with your students and make copies for them.
> Daryl Gibson
> Austin TX
>
> "Now, in conclusion, I offer a word of prayer concerning you. O God,
> our Eternal Father, as Thy servant I bow before Thee in prayer in
> behalf of these young people scattered over the earth... Please smile
> with favor upon them.  Please listen to them as they lift their
> voices in prayer unto Thee.  Please lead them gently by the hand in
> the direction they should follow.  Please help them to walk in paths
> of truth and righteousness and keep them from the evils of the
> world.  Bless them that they shall be happy at times and serious at
> times, that they may enjoy life and drink of its fulness.  Bless them
> that they may walk acceptably before Thee as Thy cherished sons and
> daughters.  Each is Thy child with capacity to do great and noble
> things.  Keep them on the high road that leads to achievement.  Save
> them from the mistakes that could destroy them.  If they have erred,
> forgive their trespasses and lead them back to ways of peace and
> progress.  For these blessings I humbly pray with gratitude for them
> and invoke Thy blessings upon them with love and affection, in the
> name of Him who carries the burdens of our sins, even the Lord Jesus
> Christ, amen."
>        (President Gordon B. Hinckley, an address to the youth, Nov. 12,
> 2000)
>
>
>
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