PERSONAL

AND
FAMILY
SELF-RELIANCE PLAN
What is Self-Reliance?

A process by which we learn

to turn to the Lord and receive His
guidance, strength and
intervention as we get to work to
meet our spiritual and temporal
needs, and challenges of life.
Why does the Lord want me to become Self-
Reliant?
The Savior has commanded the Church and its members
to be Self-Reliant and independent. Church Handbook of Instruction

We have been given intelligence and agency, and are

held accountable for how we act for ourselves. - D&C 93:26-38

For it is expedient that I, the Lord, should make every

man accountable, as a steward over earthly blessings,
which I have made and prepared for my creaturesFor
the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I
prepared all things, and have given unto the children of
men to be agents unto themselves. D&C 104:13,17
What is my role in becoming Self-Reliant?
1. Find your answers for you through the Spirit
You are a beloved, precious
child of God, and are entitled
to the Light of Christ
in your life You can find
answers for direction and
challenges in your life The
Lord truly does care, and is
the key to help you in every
situation in your life.
Elder M. Russell Ballard
The spirit of God is
given to every man.
- Moroni 7:16
 Pray and Fast
Yea, and when you do not cry unto the Lord, let your
hearts be full, drawn out in prayer unto him continually
for your welfare, and also for the welfare of those who
are around you. -Alma 34:27

and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his

bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh,
that he may know according to the flesh how to succor
his people according to their infirmities. - Alma 7:12

Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.

- D&C 6:36
What is my role in becoming Self-Reliant?
2. As Directed by the Spirit, write down your:
Needs
Your plans as to how you will satisfy them

Lifes Goals
Long Range, Intermediate and Short Term
Share your goals and plans with trusted mentors
for their wisdom and guidance

Visualize yourself achieving your goals

What is my role in becoming Self-Reliant?
3. Work

work is a fundamental
truth in the gospel plan.
Church Handbook of Instruction
To become self-reliant, a person
must work. Work is physical,
mental, or spiritual effort. It is a
basic source of happiness, self-
worth, and prosperity.As
people become self-reliant, they
are better prepared to endure
adversities and are better able
to care for others in need.
- Pres. Spencer W. Kimball
 Six Days shall thou labour. - Exodus 20:9

Thou shalt not be idle -D&C 42:42

 under the inspiration of
the Lord and with his own
labors, (members) will
supply himself and his family
with the spiritual and
temporal necessities of life.
Pres. Spencer W. Kimball
Do what you can
with what you
have, however
limited.
What is the Churchs role in helping
me become Self-Reliant?
What is the Churchs role in helping
me become Self-Reliant?

We teach correct
doctrine and principles
to help members help
themselves.
President Marion G. Romney
What is the Churchs role in helping
me become Self-Reliant?

the Church is the

scaffolding with which
we build eternal
families. Elder M. Russell Ballard
What is the Churchs role in helping
me become Self-Reliant?

God doesnt forsake

us, but he doesnt do
for us what we can do
for ourselves.
President Marion G. Romney
Requesting Financial Help from the Bishop

Those who request help

from the Bishop, may be
asked to come up with a
Self-Reliance Plan using
the Self-Reliance Packet.
Brother of Jared
Josephs First Vision
 How did help come for
these two Prophets?
Both had a NEED

Both went to the SCRIPTURES

Both developed a PLAN

Both took ACTION

Both PRAYED
 YOUR Self-Reliance Pattern:
Determine what your NEEDS are

Identify what YOU are going to do to

solve your problem(s)
Identify available resources
Personal resources
Family Contributions
Government and Community assistance
and programs
Contributions from friends
Church
 Fast Offerings
Funds collected from Fast
Offerings are sacred, and are used
to sustain life
Food
Clothing
Shelter
Fast Offering funds are NOT to:
Maintain lifestyles
Pay off fines
Satisfy legal obligations
Pay off debts
Pay for things you had the ability to pay but didnt
because your money went to non-essential or careless
spending
Compensate for your choosing not to seek and/or
obtain work
Compensate for your lack of effort in becoming Self-
Reliant
Whatever limited financial help is
provided, it is only temporary, and only
in rare, emergency situations AFTER all
of your primary resources have been
exhausted AND your honest, consistent
efforts at becoming Self-Reliance
havent provided the needed results
yet.
Qualification for temporary emergency
assistant from the Church will come in
large part by demonstrating your
honest efforts to become Self-Reliant,
and paying back through service
opportunities and/or future
contributions as determined by the
Bishop.
Work with those assigned by the
Bishop to help you if you are
struggling in your efforts to
become Self Reliant
 Self- Reliance Packet

Read the instruction

page, and follow the
process.
 Self- Reliance Packet

Budgeting
Review income / expenses
Prayerfully consider between wants and needs
Receive counsel from Self- Reliance Mentors
Be Accountable
-Keep track, and learn about spending patterns
 Self- Reliance Packet

Questionnaire
Most basic survival plan
Place to start, and expand from there based
on your needs and goals
Constantly work to accomplish your goals,
and improve on your plan
 Self- Reliance Packet

Expectations & Commitment

Review of Self Reliance Principles, and
concisely summarizes your responsibilities and
the churchs responsibilities
 Self- Reliance Packet

Employment
Write a goal as to the type of job you will have
by a specified date.

Example:
I will receive at least one job offer, and begin
working full-time as a cashier by August 1
paying $10.00 or more per hour.
If Unemployed :
Plan and research at night for the companies you will approach
Daily plan a minimum of 5 face-to-face contacts with hiring
managers
Continuously improve your approach as to:
Why I would be a great employee for this employer?, and
How my employment will help the employer be better off with me?
(Consider your past successes, and translate those into how you
will help your future employer)
Look for work full-time 8 hours a day until employed
Take whatever job is offered, and improve from there
Make work a top priority adjust your personal life around work
The Bishop may send Home &
Visiting teachers to you, but the
solutions will come from the
Lord & YOU acting on the
promptings of the Holy Ghost.
Bishop David Heslington