The idea for this blog was planted last fall as I was reading in the book of Enos.
"Behold, I went to hunt beasts in the forests; and the words which I had often heard my father speak concerning eternal life, and the joy of the saints, sunk deep into my heart." (Enos 1:3)
"Behold, I went to hunt beasts in the forests; and the words which I had often heard my father speak concerning eternal life, and the joy of the saints, sunk deep into my heart." (Enos 1:3)
I would imagine that hunting was one of Enos’s regular responsibilities. He used this time to reflect on items of uplifting and eternal significance. Nephi tells us that we should “liken all scriptures unto [ourselves], that [they] might be for our profit and learning.” (1 Nephi 19:23)
I was very impressed by this passage in Enos. I reflected on it again and again. What do I choose to think about during my responsibilities? I thought about dishes. I tend to think of all the things I would rather be doing or feel obligated to do. This normally leads to chastisement of myself, feeling overwhelmed because I’m not ever doing enough and ending in mild depression. This is definitely not productive. How much better would my attitude be if I followed Enos’s example? At this point in my life I am not able to sit down and spend lots of time feasting on my scriptures. But, I am very able to make this small change in my thought process that
will reap many blessings.
Paul sent the saints in Philippi a letter, part of which says-
“whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8)
This is my goal-to think on true, honest, virtuous things. This blog is a tool I hope to use to help me grow. It is my wish that it will help others grow as well. My life has been blessed by so many people who have taken the time to share their thoughts and feelings which have impacted my life. I will post things they occur and Erica has agreed to help as well.
I want to be better; I want to be more than I am. I want to grow into a woman of great worth. I am sending out a call for us to help each other-to help me. If you come across something that touches you in a book of scripture I hope you will take a minute or two and share it with us.
The seed has been planted. Now it needs to be nurtured to bloom and reach it’s full potential.
I was very impressed by this passage in Enos. I reflected on it again and again. What do I choose to think about during my responsibilities? I thought about dishes. I tend to think of all the things I would rather be doing or feel obligated to do. This normally leads to chastisement of myself, feeling overwhelmed because I’m not ever doing enough and ending in mild depression. This is definitely not productive. How much better would my attitude be if I followed Enos’s example? At this point in my life I am not able to sit down and spend lots of time feasting on my scriptures. But, I am very able to make this small change in my thought process that
will reap many blessings.
Paul sent the saints in Philippi a letter, part of which says-
“whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8)
This is my goal-to think on true, honest, virtuous things. This blog is a tool I hope to use to help me grow. It is my wish that it will help others grow as well. My life has been blessed by so many people who have taken the time to share their thoughts and feelings which have impacted my life. I will post things they occur and Erica has agreed to help as well.
I want to be better; I want to be more than I am. I want to grow into a woman of great worth. I am sending out a call for us to help each other-to help me. If you come across something that touches you in a book of scripture I hope you will take a minute or two and share it with us.
The seed has been planted. Now it needs to be nurtured to bloom and reach it’s full potential.
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