SURVIVAL KITS:

A ward YW President recently put together �Standards of Personal Worthiness Survival Kits" for each young woman to give to them during Personal Progress Interviews. These could also be used for birthdays. In a ziploc sandwich bag, place a sheet of paper with the following typed on it:
(also include each item listed)
-Pray in Private Regularly
To "Secure" your relationship with the Lord
(a safety pin)
-Seek the Guidance of the Spirit
Feel the warmth of the Holy Ghost as it "Lights" your way. (a candle and match)
-Honor Father and Mother
They will be a "Lifesaver" for you! (a lifesaver)
-Be morally clean
Keep yourself clean and pure. (a small bar of soap)
-Obey the Word of Wisdom
Be "Gauze" it's a commandment! (gauze)
-Be Honest in Thought, Word, and Action
Always let your thoughts, words, and actions "Reflect" honesty. (a small mirror,
or foil taped to a cut out of a mirror)
-Pay tithes and offerings
"Stretch" your money by paying your tithing and offerings. (a rubber band)
-Practice the law of the fast
Don't "Blow it" when it comes to practicing the law of the fast. (a tissue)
-Obey the laws of the land
"Stick" to the laws and avoid "sticky" situations.
(a stick of gum)
-Apply the Principles of Repentance and Forgiveness
To "Heal" any mistakes! (a band-aid)
-Help make family life better
"Bear" one another's burdens. (a gummy bear)
-Refrain from swearing, gossip, criticizing others, and other unworthy speech
"Button" your lip against all unworthy speech.
(a button)
-Avoid all Immoral and Suggestive Materials and Entertainment
"Lick" temptation! Don't participate in activities that aren't appropriate. (a lollipop)
-Be an Example of the Lord's word in Thought, Speech, Action, and Appearance.
Let your light "shine." (another candle)
-Participate in Church meetings/Participate
in Seminary
To help "Point" you in the right direction. (a needle or pin stuck through a piece of card stock)
-Learn from experience the blessing of work and the sweetness of service
Taste the "sweetness" of Service as you learn the blessings of work. (a Werther's candy)