January 3, 2011

Tonight I used the New Testament study guide, lesson 1. In John 1:1-13, it teaches that Jesus Christ is the word of God and that it was through Him that everything was created. He was and always has been completely obedient to every word spoken by God. I think His name/title of The Word is completely appropriate due to His perfect obedience in carrying out God's will. In verse 9 it says Christ is the light which "lighteth every man that cometh into the world." The Savior has given me life because of His gift of the resurrection and the Atonement. Because of the resurrection I have the hope of an immortal life. And because of the gift of the Atonement, the possibility of eternal life, or life with God, is a reality for me. He has shown me the way to go so I can obtain this eternal life. The hope that is a part of my life because of the resurrection and Atonement give meaning to my mortal day to day life. He has given me light as well through His example. It is a shining light to me of how to act, how to be obedient, submissive to the will of God and humble, and how to love and serve others. Following His light enriches my life immensely for how it helps me to strengthen relationships with the people I love and how it teaches me to be the best person I am capable of being. I am so thankful for the light and life of Jesus Christ, my Savior.

December 9, 2010

Tonight I read The Transforming Power of Faith and Character by Richard G. Scott from the last Conference. It was a beautiful talk with a lot on the principles of faith, character and testimony. This mortal life is so important. I love this quote that "in the next life your righteous character will be evaluated to assess how well you used the privilege of mortality." I hope that my character will prove I have used this life well. I also really liked that he said, "you cannot be passive in life..." we get what we put forth, and the blessings of strong faith and character come as a result of consistent obedience. The end of his talk also stood out to me. He encouraged those who have determined to live righteously to realize that "you are making better progress than you realize." I do believe that I have focused on the right things in my life that will help me to build character and strengthen my faith. I am thankful for my faith and how it strengthens my character through the challenges I face.

November 26, 2010

I read D&C 49:15-28. I love the doctrine that "marriage is ordained of God" ... "that the earthy might answer the end of its creation" ... to "be filled with the measure of man." I am so grateful for the blessing of this earth to live on and to use. I am grateful for all the Lord has provided for me. He says "the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air and that which cometh of the earth is ordained for the use of man for food and for raiment, and that he might have in abundance." The Lord loves me and has and always will provide for me so long as I am righteous and "continue in steadfastness." He will be with me. I find great comfort in these scriptures and am filled with gratitude for the blessing of God's creations and the opportunity to have a body and experience this mortal life.