May I suggest six ways in which we can serve both wisely and well?
First, focus on people and principles—not on programs.
Second, be innovative....We have handbooks of instruction, and their guidelines should be followed. But within that framework are substantial opportunities to think, to be creative, and to make use of individual talents. The instruction to magnify our callings is not a command to embellish and complicate them. To innovate does not necessarily mean to expand; very often it means to simplify.
Being innovative also means that we do not have to be told everything we should do. The Lord said, “It is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things..
Third, divide the work and delegate responsibility....even if it means sometimes getting less-than-perfect results on the reports.
Fourth, eliminate guilt.
Fifth, we need to thoughtfully allocate our resources of time, income, and energy.
Sixth (extend thoughtful callings to new members)
(M. Russell Ballard, “O Be Wise,” Ensign, Nov 2006, 17–20)
First, focus on people and principles—not on programs.
Second, be innovative....We have handbooks of instruction, and their guidelines should be followed. But within that framework are substantial opportunities to think, to be creative, and to make use of individual talents. The instruction to magnify our callings is not a command to embellish and complicate them. To innovate does not necessarily mean to expand; very often it means to simplify.
Being innovative also means that we do not have to be told everything we should do. The Lord said, “It is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things..
Third, divide the work and delegate responsibility....even if it means sometimes getting less-than-perfect results on the reports.
Fourth, eliminate guilt.
Fifth, we need to thoughtfully allocate our resources of time, income, and energy.
Sixth (extend thoughtful callings to new members)
(M. Russell Ballard, “O Be Wise,” Ensign, Nov 2006, 17–20)
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