Sons and daughters of God can make wise decisions and solve problems. One of the promises of living the standards is that we will receive the help we need to meet trials and challenges.

Follow a pattern of regular scripture study and prayer to receive help in making decisions and solving problems (see 1 Nephi 15:8, 2 Nephi 32:3; Alma 34:19–27).

Possible learning activity:

In Ether chapters 2 and 3, we read that the Savior Himself taught the brother of Jared, a prophet of God, how to receive help with problems.

Read Ether 2:19.

• What problems did the brother of Jared take to the Lord?

What did the Lord ask the brother of Jared to do?

• Ether 2:16 (go to work and build; be obedient).
• Ether 2:23 (take a plan to the Lord).
• Ether 3:4 (have faith that the Lord desires to help you).

Consider the following:

• Identify a class problem. Use these steps to prepare a plan to take to the Lord.
• Testify of the Lord’s help in receiving direction to solve problems.

Additional Helps

• For the Strength of Youth, 40–42
• Gospel Art Picture Kit, picture 318, The Brother of Jared Sees the Finger of the Lord
• Young Women Personal Progress, 41, Choice and Accountability Value Experience 1