How can the Holy Ghost help me become more like Christ?
President Wilford Woodruff called the gift of the Holy Ghost the greatest Gift we can receive in mortality.
What am I doing to accomplish the Holy Ghost being my constant companion?
D&C 121:46 The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant acompanion, and thy scepter an unchanging scepter of brighteousness and truth; and thy cdominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and without compulsory means it shall flow unto thee forever and ever.
"The Bible’s teachings about the Holy Ghost are reaffirmed and elaborated in the Book of Mormon and in modern revelations. The Holy Ghost is the means by which God inspires and reveals his will to his children (e.g., D&C 8:2–3). The Holy Ghost bears record of the Father and of the Son (see 3 Ne. 28:11; D&C 20:27; D&C 42:17). He enlightens our minds and fills us with joy (see D&C 11:13). By the power of the Holy Ghost we may know the truth of all things (see Moro. 10:5). By his power we may have the mysteries of God unfolded to us (see 1 Ne. 10:19), all things which are expedient (see D&C 18:18; D&C 39:6). The Holy Ghost shows us what we should do (see 2 Ne. 32:5). We teach the gospel as we are directed by the Holy Ghost, which carries our words into the hearts of those we teach (see 2 Ne. 33:1)."
Dallin H. Oaks
"Always Have His Spirit"
October 1996 Ensign
This blog is a collection of thoughts, inspirations, reflections, and insights gained through life's journey. It is also a place to share your thoughts on spiritual matters, such as what you are learning in the scriptures or through your other readings regarding spiritual matters. The purpose is to uplift and inspire and help each other through the journey.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
7 Day Walk with Christ / Day 5 - SERVICE
How does the Lord want me to serve?
Is the Lord first in my life?
How do I really feel about the service I give?
Does serving the Lord make me happy?
"Generally speaking, the most miserable people I know are those who are obsessed with themselves. By and large, if we complain about life, it is because we are thinking only of ourselves."
"The best antidote I know for worry is work. One of the great ironies of life is this: he or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served." ~ Gordon B. Hinckley
One of the greatest forms of service is to allow others to serve you. The principle behind this is, "We love those whom we serve."
Luke 9:24 aFor whosoever will save his life shall blose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
Is the Lord first in my life?
How do I really feel about the service I give?
Does serving the Lord make me happy?
"Generally speaking, the most miserable people I know are those who are obsessed with themselves. By and large, if we complain about life, it is because we are thinking only of ourselves."
"The best antidote I know for worry is work. One of the great ironies of life is this: he or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served." ~ Gordon B. Hinckley
One of the greatest forms of service is to allow others to serve you. The principle behind this is, "We love those whom we serve."
Luke 9:24 aFor whosoever will save his life shall blose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
7 Day Walk with Christ / Day 4 - SELF WORTH
How can I improve my thoughts?
Am I trying to be the BEST I can be?
Do I try never to compare myself to others - only to myself?
Do my thoughts affect my attitude?
"What you sincerely think in your heart of Jesus Christ will determine what you are and what you do." ~ David O. McKay
Isaiah 65:2 I have spread out my hands all the day unto a arebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts;
Am I trying to be the BEST I can be?
Do I try never to compare myself to others - only to myself?
Do my thoughts affect my attitude?
"What you sincerely think in your heart of Jesus Christ will determine what you are and what you do." ~ David O. McKay
Isaiah 65:2 I have spread out my hands all the day unto a arebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts;
Don't Sit On The Fence
How do we learn and progress in our mortal journey on earth?
We learn and progress by trying new things
and pushing ourselves into uncharted territory,
telling ourselves,
"Don't Sit On The Fence."
I did just that this week, I took my boys tent camping
and fishing for four days and three nights.
You might say, how is that hard for you?
Well, we are not a camping family,
in fact this is the first time we have camped
more than one night ever as a family.
It is also the first time I have taken my dog
in the car without him getting sick or peeing on everything.
It took a lot of planning, preparation and asking questions
from experts (thanks Dad) but it all paid off
and we made it happily to the end of our trip.
My children are happy and that makes me happy.
I am happy I got off the fence, to learn and grow in new ways.
I hope that I have made memories with my boys that they will never forget.
Friday, June 22, 2012
7 Day Walk with Christ / Day 3 HOPE
Questions to ponder and journal about regarding HOPE...
From whom do I get my strength? (Wherein lies the power of Christ?)
Am I too busy, hurried, and involved with worldly matters that I neglect what is really important?
Do I understand what Christ did for me? Do I comprehend the great love He has for me?
How can I put myself in a position to have the atonement cover my sins?
Isaiah 41:10 ¶aFear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Alma 34:8 And now, behold, I will atestify unto you of myself that these things are true. Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the btransgressions of his people, and that he shall catone for the sins of the world; for the Lord God hath spoken it.
From whom do I get my strength? (Wherein lies the power of Christ?)
Am I too busy, hurried, and involved with worldly matters that I neglect what is really important?
Do I understand what Christ did for me? Do I comprehend the great love He has for me?
How can I put myself in a position to have the atonement cover my sins?
Isaiah 41:10 ¶aFear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Alma 34:8 And now, behold, I will atestify unto you of myself that these things are true. Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the btransgressions of his people, and that he shall catone for the sins of the world; for the Lord God hath spoken it.
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