In order to lead your class members in the Savior’s way, you must strive to know the Savior. You will come to know Him as you study His words. The words of Christ contain true principles that will provide answers to any question, concern, or challenge you may encounter as a leader. Prophets have assured that daily scripture study will invite the Spirit into your life. As you diligently study the words of Christ, the Holy Ghost will inspire you to know how you can help and bless class members. Remember Nephi’s promise: “Feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do” (2 Nephi 32:3).
What does it mean to you to “feast upon the words of Christ”? Describe a time when you have “feasted” on the scriptures. What did you learn? How did you feel?
Think of a principle that you have found in the scriptures that could strengthen you as a class leader. What specific ways could you apply that principle to help you lead more like the Savior?
Prayerfully study the scriptures every day this week with a specific young woman in mind or a challenge you are having as a leader. Pay attention to impressions from the Holy Ghost as you look for ways to follow the Savior’s example. Share your experience with your class presidency.
Come, Follow Me, “We Learn” — Listen as youth discuss how studying from the scriptures has changed their lives.
Jesus Christ set the perfect example of obedience and submission to Heavenly Father’s will (see John 6:38). Our obedience to the commandments is an expression of our love for God and Jesus Christ (see John 14:15). The Lord revealed in our day that obedience to the commandments leads to blessings from God (see D&C 130:20–21). A true leader obeys the Lord’s commandments so she can be a light for others, obtain blessings, and be worthy to receive guidance from the Holy Ghost (see D&C 121:45-46).
Think of someone you know who inspires you with his or her obedience to gospel principles. What does that person do that inspires you to obey?
What are some of the standards you are seeing your young women have difficulty living? What could you do as a leader to help them? Counsel together with your class presidency and Young Women leaders about how you can encourage each other to obey “with exactness” (see Alma 57:21).
As you watch these videos, ponder how true freedom and happiness are found by obeying the Lord’s “boundaries.”
Jesus was a listening leader. A great leader listens not only to others, but also to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. As a called and set apart leader, you have the privilege to serve as an instrument through whom the Holy Ghost can lead, teach, testify, comfort, and inspire. You have the right to receive revelation about how to lead and love the young women in your class.
You can learn now, in your youth, to be led by the Holy Ghost (see D&C 43:16). The Lord will help you as you try to recognize and understand the Spirit through diligent scripture study, meaningful prayer, and obedience to the commandments and standards.
As a leader and as a class presidency, pray to Heavenly Father, with real intent, for His guidance in your calling. Listen for the promptings of the Holy Ghost in what you should do to be an instrument in His hands. Think of the young women in your class and pray for them by name. Seek guidance from the Holy Ghost on how to bless individual class members, and act on your impressions. Share with your class presidency what you discovered about meaningful prayer.
Mormon Messages: Patterns of Light, “The Light of Christ,” “Discerning Light,” “Spirit of Revelation”
At the beginning of His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ walked along the shore of the Sea of Galilee and called out to two fishermen, Peter and Andrew. “Follow me,” He said, “and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19; see also Mark 1:17). The Lord has also called you to His work, and He invites you to follow Him. The invitation to follow Christ is an invitation to follow His example and to become like Him.
Becoming more like the Savior will help you lead as the Savior led. Chapter 6 of Preach My Gospel identifies nine Christlike attributes: faith in Jesus Christ, hope, charity and love, virtue, knowledge, patience, humility, diligence, and obedience.
Review the Attribute Activity from Preach My Gospel (see also the following page). Identify one Christlike attribute that would help you be better leaders. Discuss the questions and scriptures together.
Select a Christlike attribute you would like to develop personally. Study passages of scripture in the Attribute Activity. Pray for the Lord to help you develop that quality and note how your efforts help you fulfill your role as a leader. Share your experience with your presidency next time you meet.