Monday, April 20, 2009

What I'm getting for what I'm giving

KAMI

A month ago, for the "What Will I Give?" project, I decided to give MORE time to my scriptures.

More time meant not just reading my scriptures to say I read a chapter, but to get something out of it--something I personally needed to read or something that would help me get through the next day.

About a week after I decided what I was going to give, I received the new Personal Progress section for the value "virtue". Normally for each Value Project you get to select your project from a list of suggested projects or you can make one up yourself. But, the Value Project for VIRTUE doesn't give you this freedom.

It says: "The Savior chose to live a virtuous life. Follow his admonition to 'learn of me' (D&C 19:23) by reading the entire Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Liken the scriptures to your life and circumstances. As you read, record your thoughts regularly in your journal."

After reading that, I decided to get out a blank journal I had and use it solely for this project.

It is amazing to me how in three weeks my love for the scriptures has increased. I love my scripture time! By actually trying to liken the scriptures to my own life, I have found comfort, hope, and strenth to deal with the trials I am facing.

I challenge everyone to find something you can give to the Lord.

You only have SIX MORE WEEKS until the Celebration.
What will YOU give?
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 20, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Six Weeks! Wow, I can't wait!

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  2. AnonymousApril 20, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    I am so totally loving this blog! I read it every day after school!
    LA

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  3. AnonymousApril 20, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Thanks for posting this, I've been trying to do the same thing, and sometimes I'll just be too tired to even read a chapter, so I'll read half. I want to love my scripture time like you do, so you inspired me to do better! thanks! I'm so excited for this celebration!

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    I read it every day before and after school, I love this blog!

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  5. MeghanApril 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Thank You so much for sharing your testimony of the scriptures! I have been trying to decide what to do for the "What will I Give" project now I think I know what I'll do!

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