"Are we not all beggars?"

 Initial Thoughts: I am a beggar, but I often forget this. Independant yes, but still in need of God's mercy. 

Stand outs: "...we obtain a remission of our sins by pleading to God, who compassionately responds, but we retain a remission of our sins by compassionately responding to the poor who plead to us." (Elder Holland Are We Not All Beggars?)

"beyond making ends meet, whether you have little or much of this world’s goods, will never be a fundamental determining factor of personal peace and happiness, but rather it is your attitude towards wealth that will be critical." 

"We’ll let go those who only want to do what others tell them needs to be done, and keep those who are willing to solve the problem.” 

"God gives to man the challenge of raw materials, not the ease of finished things." (Monson)

Insights: Integrity- worth is not something you earn or flaunt, it is inherently equal in all of God's children from birth. What I do and who I am should exemplify Christ so that others will know of their worth. 

2. God is able to do all things, so why would He leave us to discover and build? We are to become like Him so He is giving us the materials and opportunities to grow and create just as He does.

3. In order to truly utilize the atonement I must remember to have Christlike love and compassion so that I may be worthy of the same from Him. 

Ponderings: In what ways am I a beggar right now? What insights could I ask for to help with this? 

What is my attitude towards wealth?

Am I willing to solve problems or just do what is asked?