Anchor Point 1 - Holland "CHOOSE LOVE FIRST"

In this Anchor Point, we turn to Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s powerful message, “And Now I See,” and the story of the man born blind. When the miracle unfolds, the Pharisees ask a familiar and revealing question: “Who did sin—this man, or his parents?” Rather than rejoicing in healing, they look for someone to blame.Together, we explore how easily this same pattern shows up in our own lives—how quickly judgment can become our first response toward others… and even toward ourselves. We discuss what it would look like to show up without judgment, to resist the urge to label, explain, or assign fault, and instead allow love to lead first.This conversation invites us to consider:How often do we default to judgment rather than compassion?What assumptions am I making about others—or about myself?What would change if love, not judgment, became my intentional goal?Elder Holland reminds us that discipleship is not about having all the answers, but about having eyes to see as the Savior sees. As we seek to follow Jesus Christ more fully, we explore how choosing love first can soften hearts, open spiritual sight, and create space for true healing.📌 Let love lead.📌 Release judgment.📌 See others—and yourself—through the eyes of Christ.