Lesson 28

Lesson Title: "Agency" (page 105)

OTHER RESOURCES:

• Resource Guide for Young Women Manual 2 at lds.org.

PREPARATION:

1. Bring a few seeds. See the section “Every Choice Has Consequences.”
2. Prepare a wordstrip with the scripture “Ye are permitted to act for yourselves” (Helaman 14:30 ).
3. On small pieces of paper, write the questions listed in the section “Every Choice Has Consequences.”
4. Assign young women to present any scriptures, stories, or quotations you wish.

ATTENTION GETTER:

Tell the story "On the edge" by President Faust. (The link is above in the the other resources)

LESSON:

CONCLUSION:

Explain that Heavenly Father gave his children the right to make decisions for themselves and to use their agency. This means, however, that each of us is responsible for the choices she makes. Those who make wise decisions find happiness and are free from the sorrow and disappointment caused by sin. Quotation Read the following quotation: “Next to life itself, free agency is God’s greatest gift to mankind, providing thereby the greatest opportunity for the children of God to advance in this second estate of mortality” (Harold B. Lee, Stand Ye in Holy Places [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1975], p. 235). Teacher presentation Commend the young women again for their wise use of their agency in the premortal life. Express your confidence that as they continue to make correct choices, they will find peace and happiness throughout their lives.

HANDOUT:

Copy off the handout page on yellow cardstock, cut into four handouts (using your fun scrapbook scissors adds a neat touch). Attach the note to a small package of sunflower seeds with curly ribbon.

MID-WEEK ACTIVITY IDEA: