• Partaking of the sacrament is a reminder of Christ’s Atonement and the need to always remember Him and keep His commandments.

• “‘And witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son.’ … How many times have we witnessed unto God that we are willing?”

• Willingness is proportionate to the amount of time people commit to be in holy places where the Holy Ghost is present.

• Spend time in prayer and less time seeking other opinions.

• “Change daily news feeds to the words of Christ and living prophets.”

• Honoring the sabbath, paying tithing, attending the temple and honoring covenants are all powerful indicators of willingness.

• Focusing on the Savior and on covenants brings lasting joy.

• The most powerful spiritual influence in a child’s life is that of parents and grandparents who keep their covenants.

• “Casual and inconsistent covenant keeping leads to spiritual casualty. The spiritual damage is often greatest on our children and grandchildren. Parents and grandparents, are we still willing?”

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