Introduction

Some Relief Society lessons naturally stay on the surface—but others invite something deeper: a change of heart.

Elder Gérald Caussé’s talk “Love All; Love Each” is one of those messages. It is simple in wording but expansive in doctrine. It teaches not only that God loves everyone—but that He loves each individual soul personally, intimately, and intentionally. And then it extends that invitation to us: to learn to love the way He loves.

This lesson help is designed to make your preparation both easier and more meaningful. Instead of trying to organize the talk on your own, it is broken into chronological discussion sections that follow the speaker’s flow. Each section includes longer, powerful quotes, along with discussion questions, object lessons, and personal sharing prompts that help move the lesson beyond surface-level comments into real reflection and connection.

As you prepare, this structure allows you to focus less on what to say next—and more on creating a space where sisters feel seen, valued, and inspired to love more like Jesus Christ.

All quotes are taken directly from the talk.

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Section 1: Christlike Love Grows as It Is Shared

Teach

Elder Caussé opens with a simple but profound realization: our capacity to love increases as we experience and extend God’s love. Love is not static—it grows.

Direct Quotes from the Talk

“My response came instantly: ‘I have learned that I can love even more.’

“Over the past few months, my wife, Valérie, and I have been deeply moved by the outpouring of love and prayers from Saints around the world. Through you, my dear brothers and sisters, we have felt the love of God more intensely than ever before in our lives. And in response, our own ability to love has grown in ways we never expected.

“Christlike love grows and multiplies as it is shared. When we show others the pure love of Christ, they come to recognize more fully how deeply the Lord cares for them—and, in turn, their own capacity to love is enlarged and strengthened.”

Discussion Questions

1. What does it mean that love “grows and multiplies” as it is shared?
2. Why do you think receiving love increases our ability to give it?
3. How have you experienced your capacity to love expanding over time?
4. What prevents people from sharing Christlike love more freely?
5. How does this principle change the way we view service?
6. Why is Christlike love different from natural or conditional love?
7. How can we become more intentional about showing love?
8. What happens spiritually when we withhold love?
9. How does God use others to help us feel His love?
10. What does this section invite you to do differently this week?

Object Lessons

1. Light one candle and use it to light others, showing how love multiplies
2. Use a small cup filling and overflowing to illustrate growing capacity
3. Pass an object around the room to show shared experience
4. Show a ripple effect in water
5. Use a plant growing stronger as it receives nourishment

Personal Sharing Prompts

1. Share a time when someone’s love changed you
2. Describe how your ability to love has grown
3. Share how you’ve felt God’s love through others
4. Talk about a time you gave love even when it was hard
5. Share how service has changed your heart
6. Describe a moment when love felt multiplied
7. Share how you’ve seen love transform someone
8. Talk about a meaningful connection
9. Share how your understanding of love has evolved
10. Describe what Christlike love means to you

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Section 2: God Is Closer Than We Think

Teach

Elder Caussé uses a powerful visual of the night sky to teach that God is not distant. Sometimes we simply have not adjusted our spiritual “vision” to recognize His presence.

Direct Quotes from the Talk

“The night was so dark that I could hardly see anything. Instinctively, I looked up and noticed a tiny flickering point of light, then another. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness, the sky filled with stars.

“I thought, ‘This is like our relationship with God.’ Some think He is distant, and life feels heavy as a result. But if they pause to reflect on His presence in their lives, they will find that He is near—quietly present, far closer than they imagine.”

Discussion Questions

1. What do you love about the image of the night sky?
2. Why do people sometimes feel that God is distant?
3. What does it mean to “adjust” spiritually to see Him?
4. How can we become more aware of His presence?
5. Why does life feel heavier when we think God is far away?
6. What helps you recognize God in your life?
7. How does this change the way we approach trials?
8. What role does reflection play in spiritual awareness?
9. How can we help others feel that God is near?
10. What has helped you personally feel closer to Him?

Object Lessons

1. Dim the lights and slowly reveal light sources
2. Use a flashlight in darkness
3. Show a star chart or image
4. Cover and uncover a light source
5. Use glasses or lenses to represent clearer vision

Personal Sharing Prompts

1. Share a time you realized God was closer than you thought
2. Describe how you recognize His presence
3. Share how your relationship with God has grown
4. Talk about a moment of spiritual clarity
5. Share how reflection has helped you
6. Describe how you’ve felt guided
7. Share a quiet moment where you felt Him
8. Talk about overcoming spiritual distance
9. Share how your faith has deepened
10. Describe what this means in your life

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Section 3: Every Soul Has Infinite Worth

Teach

Elder Caussé teaches a central doctrine: God’s love is both universal and deeply individual. We are all known and loved personally.

Direct Quotes from the Talk

“This is the miracle of God’s relationship with us: The universe is vast beyond comprehension, yet every soul carries infinite worth in the eyes of our Creator. Though we may seem small in a physical sense, each of us is personally known, remembered, and loved by our Eternal Father and by His Son, Jesus Christ.”

“I bear witness of this truth: God and His Son, Jesus Christ, love all—and They love each.”

Discussion Questions

1. What does “infinite worth” mean to you?
2. Why is it important that God loves both all and each?
3. How does this change how we see ourselves?
4. How does this change how we see others?
5. Why do people struggle to believe this truth?
6. How can we internalize this doctrine?
7. What experiences have helped you feel known by God?
8. How does this affect how we treat others?
9. Why is this doctrine foundational?
10. How can we teach this to others?

Object Lessons

1. A single star vs. the entire sky
2. A fingerprint representing individuality
3. A name tag
4. A mirror
5. A small object with great value

Personal Sharing Prompts

1. Share a time you felt personally known by God
2. Describe what your worth means to you
3. Share how this truth changed your perspective
4. Talk about feeling remembered
5. Share how you’ve seen God’s love
6. Describe a meaningful experience
7. Share how you’ve grown
8. Talk about identity
9. Share how you see others differently
10. Describe what this doctrine means

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Section 4: Loving All—Expanding Our Circle

Teach

Elder Caussé teaches that Christlike love is not selective. It expands beyond comfort zones.

Direct Quotes from the Talk

“Are we selective, or exclusive, in determining who deserves our love, or do we extend Christlike love to all with whom we associate?

“To Him, all people upon this earth are our neighbors—there are no strangers or outcasts, only brothers and sisters.”

“Discipleship was never meant to be a comfortable circle of familiar friends… we come to love people as we serve them.”

Discussion Questions

1. Why is it easy to love selectively?
2. What does loving all look like in real life?
3. How does service expand our love?
4. Why are there no “strangers” in God’s eyes?
5. What holds us back from loving widely?
6. How can we stretch our comfort zones?
7. What does this teach about discipleship?
8. How can we include others better?
9. What experiences have helped you love more broadly?
10. How can we apply this in Relief Society?

Object Lessons

1. A circle expanding outward
2. A diverse group image
3. A bridge connecting people
4. A puzzle with different pieces
5. A net gathering many

Personal Sharing Prompts

1. Share a time you loved someone outside your comfort zone
2. Describe how service changed your perspective
3. Share how you’ve grown in inclusion
4. Talk about meeting someone different from you
5. Share how your circle has expanded
6. Describe a meaningful connection
7. Share how you overcame judgment
8. Talk about loving more broadly
9. Share your experiences
10. Describe what this means

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Section 5: Loving Each—Seeing the One

Teach

Christlike love is not just broad—it is deeply personal.

Direct Quotes from the Talk

“Though He was often surrounded by multitudes, the Savior always gave His full attention to the one… In His love, no one was ever lost in the crowd.

“Likewise… there should be no anonymity… we are known, accounted for, and cared for—one person at a time.”

Discussion Questions

1. What does it mean to see the one?
2. Why is personal attention so powerful?
3. How can we avoid superficial interactions?
4. What does this look like in Relief Society?
5. Why does the Savior focus on individuals?
6. How can we better notice others?
7. What prevents deeper connection?
8. How can we become more intentional?
9. What experiences have taught you this?
10. How can we improve?

Object Lessons

1. One flower in a bouquet
2. A single name card
3. A spotlight on one person
4. A one-on-one conversation
5. A handwritten note

Personal Sharing Prompts

1. Share a time someone truly saw you
2. Describe how you’ve noticed someone else
3. Share how personal care changed you
4. Talk about meaningful connection
5. Share how you’ve grown
6. Describe a moment of attention
7. Share how you felt valued
8. Talk about seeing others
9. Share your experiences
10. Describe what this means

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Section 6: Seeing Divine Potential in Others

Teach

Love changes how we see people.

Direct Quotes from the Talk

“As we extend Christlike love to each person we serve, our eyes are opened to their divine potential. We begin to see them as the Lord sees them.”

Discussion Questions

1. How does love change perception?
2. What does it mean to see divine potential?
3. Why is this difficult sometimes?
4. How can we develop this ability?
5. What role does charity play?
6. How does this affect relationships?
7. What experiences have helped you see others differently?
8. How can we overcome judgment?
9. Why is this important?
10. How can we practice this?

Object Lessons

1. Before/after transformation
2. A hidden treasure
3. A seed becoming a tree
4. A rough stone polished
5. A covered mirror revealed

Personal Sharing Prompts

1. Share a time you saw someone differently
2. Describe how love changed your perspective
3. Share how you’ve grown
4. Talk about seeing potential
5. Share meaningful experiences
6. Describe transformation
7. Share how you’ve been changed
8. Talk about relationships
9. Share your journey
10. Describe what this means

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Section 7: Loving Like Christ Transforms Us

Teach

When we love like Christ, both we and others are changed.

Direct Quotes from the Talk

“As we care for each soul… our own lives are blessed—we become more like the Savior and are filled with great joy.”

Discussion Questions

1. How does loving others change us?
2. Why does Christlike love bring joy?
3. What does transformation look like?
4. How does service refine us?
5. What experiences have changed you?
6. Why is love central to discipleship?
7. How can we grow in this?
8. What role does the Savior play?
9. How can we apply this daily?
10. What stands out to you?

Object Lessons

1. A mirror reflecting change
2. A growing plant
3. A refining process
4. A heart expanding
5. A light increasing

Personal Sharing Prompts

1. Share how loving others changed you
2. Describe growth through service
3. Share how you’ve become more like Christ
4. Talk about joy
5. Share meaningful experiences
6. Describe transformation
7. Share your journey
8. Talk about love
9. Share what you’ve learned
10. Describe what this means

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Conclusion

Preparing a Relief Society lesson doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a clear structure, meaningful quotes, and intentional discussion prompts, it becomes an opportunity to create something deeply impactful.

This lesson help allows you to guide discussion with confidence, invite personal reflection, and help sisters feel seen and valued. Instead of focusing on what to say next, you can focus on creating a space where hearts are touched and connections are strengthened.

Elder Caussé’s message reminds us that Christlike love is both expansive and deeply personal. It reaches everyone—but it also notices the one. And as we learn to love in that way, we not only bless others—we become more like the Savior ourselves.

Posted By: Lia · In: Relief Society