While discussing counseling in councils we started out by talking about how the General Authorities of the LDS church go about meeting together. There are 5 specific things that they do each time they meet.
1. They show up early to express their love for one another
2. They open with prayer to invite the Spirit to guide them throughout their meeting
3. They discuss a topic keeping the Lord's will above
4. They close with prayer thanking Heavenly Father for the experience and asking for strength to carry through what they have made a decision about
5. They share refreshments together
Each of these things are done for a certain purpose and are a big part of each meeting. Could you imagine how much love there would be in a conversation if you first took the time to express your love for those that you are talking with? I feel and know that conversations would run a lot smoother if there was sincere love expressed before the meeting.
Asking for the Lord's guidance is something that will bring the Spirit and help the conversation go in the direction that is best.
When we keep the Lord's will in mind during conversations, we will have a much greater chance of making the right decision.
Closing with prayer is a great way to express gratitude and ask for strength to carry out the decisions or consensus that has come about through meeting.
Sharing refreshments together is more of an informal way to spend time together and once again express love for those around you.
If we are more thoughtful about counseling with our family's in a more sacred way, it will bring peace and love to our homes. There are decisions to be made quite often, and it is important to use our knowledge to the best that we can so that we will be able to make the right decision.
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