Parable of the Sower

Sisters, I am excited to study and discuss Dallin H. Oaks' talk about the Parable of the Sower on Sunday. The fun thing about parables is the multitude of interpretations and applications that can be found through in-depth study. I have experienced this in a profound way as I have prepared this lesson this month.

I would encourage each of you to read the talk and take some time to really ponder what kind of "soil" your heart is today, this week, this hour. Think of times when your soil has been stony, thorny, or rich and good.

Dallin H. Oaks said, "How can we prepare ourselves to be that good ground and to have that good harvest? .. . We have the seed of the gospel word. It is up to each of us to set the priorities and to do the things that make our soil good and our harvest plentiful. We must seek to be firmly rooted and converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We achieve this conversion by praying, by scripture reading, by serving, and by regularly partaking of the sacrament to always have His Spirit to be with us. We must also seek that mighty change of heart that replaces evil desires and selfish concerns with the love of God and the desire to serve Him and His children."

- Claira Wilson