“Provident living includes the prudent, frugal use of one’s resources, making provision for the future as well as providing wisely for current needs.” Sister Barbara B. Winder
As we strive to care for ourselves and our families, one of our greatest challenges is to find peace in the midst of an uncertain future. We may have the basic necessities of life today, but what about tomorrow? The prophets have urged us to live providently—in other words, to live in a way that will provide the necessities of life not only today, but tomorrow as well.
Living providently is more than just putting aside food for future need. It encompasses all areas of life. If we want to face the future with confidence and peace of mind, we must prepare ourselves in six areas: literacy and education, career development, financial and resource management, home production and storage, physical health, and social-emotional and spiritual strength. When we strive to prepare in these areas, we can enjoy peace of mind as we face the uncertainties of the future.
Are you prepared? Examine the six areas of provident living and plan for your own needs. Invite the Spirit of the Lord to help you creatively fulfill this stewardship. Sister Barbara B. Winder says, “Living providently today is the very best preparation for tomorrow, for a lifetime of tomorrows, whatever the challenges may be," The Lord has promised that ‘if ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.’ (D&C 38:30.)(Provident Living: A Way of Life)
We as a Stake Committee challenge you to look at your life and decide NOW what you can do to live more providently so that you will be prepared for all eventualities.
Living providently is more than just putting aside food for future need. It encompasses all areas of life. If we want to face the future with confidence and peace of mind, we must prepare ourselves in six areas: literacy and education, career development, financial and resource management, home production and storage, physical health, and social-emotional and spiritual strength. When we strive to prepare in these areas, we can enjoy peace of mind as we face the uncertainties of the future.
Are you prepared? Examine the six areas of provident living and plan for your own needs. Invite the Spirit of the Lord to help you creatively fulfill this stewardship. Sister Barbara B. Winder says, “Living providently today is the very best preparation for tomorrow, for a lifetime of tomorrows, whatever the challenges may be," The Lord has promised that ‘if ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.’ (D&C 38:30.)(Provident Living: A Way of Life)
We as a Stake Committee challenge you to look at your life and decide NOW what you can do to live more providently so that you will be prepared for all eventualities.
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