Sundays are great. I love being able to put most things to the side and to be able to focus on the gospel and grow spiritually. Although I try daily, what a great feeling it is to have a day where I can more fully focus on my Savior and the gospel. I feel so blessed to have the gospel in my life. It's amazing how much happiness it brings me. I love knowing that I am a daughter of God and that he is aware of all things in my life and of those around me. How lost I would feel if I did not have this knowledge. The gospel is one of direction that allows myself to have guidance in my life. It's my center and my all. I love it, and I love my Savior and Heavenly Father.
One thing that I have learned, especially in the past few years of life, is that it is so important to always be worthy of having the spirit in my life. Through having the spirit it makes decisions easier and allows myself to have a constant companion. There's a talk called "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit," by F. Enzio Busche, that has just been a light in my life. He talks about the importance of the spirit. He says: "You want to be good and to do good. That is cemmendable. But the greatest achievement that can be reached in our lives is to be under the complete influence of hte Holy Ghost. Then he will teach us what is really good & necessary." I have definitely found this to be true in my own life. If we allow ourselves to be worthy of this gift we have been given, we will always know right from wrong and will always be given direction if we ask for it.
One thing that I have learned, especially in the past few years of life, is that it is so important to always be worthy of having the spirit in my life. Through having the spirit it makes decisions easier and allows myself to have a constant companion. There's a talk called "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit," by F. Enzio Busche, that has just been a light in my life. He talks about the importance of the spirit. He says: "You want to be good and to do good. That is cemmendable. But the greatest achievement that can be reached in our lives is to be under the complete influence of hte Holy Ghost. Then he will teach us what is really good & necessary." I have definitely found this to be true in my own life. If we allow ourselves to be worthy of this gift we have been given, we will always know right from wrong and will always be given direction if we ask for it.
Elder Busche talks about a vehicle he uses in his own life, sharing bits and pieces of advice that I love. Here are some of my favorites mentioned by him...
"Avoid any fear like your worst enemy, but magnify your fear about the consequences of sin"
"God knows that you are not perfect. As you suffer about your imperfections, he will give you comfrt and suggestions of where to improve."
"Be not so much concerned with what you do, but do what you do with all your heart, might, and strength. In thoroughness is satisfaction."
"When you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also that, as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something BETTER."
Watch this video to go along with these. I just love it.
Happy Sabbath everyone!
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