Hymn 292 O My Father Verse 3 I

Hymn #292: “O My Father, ” Verse 3 I had learned to call thee Father, Thru thy Spirit from on high, But, until the key of knowledge Was restored, I knew not why. In the heav'ns are parents single? No, the thought makes reason stare! Truth is reason; truth eternal Tells me I've a mothere.

Speed Writing: 6 Minutes • Why does God place us in families? • What purposes are accomplished by being married, parenting, and being parented?

1 Nephi 3: 7 “And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them. ”

Speed Writing Discussion Possible answers to the speed writing questions may include: • To better understand God. • To understand prepare for potential eternal roles. • To provide loving environments for his children to grow and flourish. • It is the most economical and effective way of rearing children into capable adults. • It is consistent with both our physical and spiritual natures to create families and to invite children into the world.

Family Proclamation Discussion Possible answers may include: • Children born to wedded parents. • Husband wife love and care for each other. • Equal partnership between spouses.