It has been awhile since I have done a real post due to the new path and journey the Lord has been guiding me along. I call this my season of light because of all of the knowledge and truth that has come flooding my way and am reminded of a scripture...
"That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day." D&C 50:24
I liken this scripture not only to the spiritual but also the physical, mental and emotional - and I have been receiving light in all these areas for the past several months and as always would like to share with others the light I have been receiving. In the next few posts I will be sharing with you what I have been learning and living through this new season of my life.
Study of Christ
I would like to start with how I have received more light in the spiritual area of my life. I have taken the challenge that was issued to the young adults by President Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, to increase our testimony of Christ by studying everything Jesus said and did as recorded in the Standard Works (New Testament, Old Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants). He then shared with us in the April 2017 General Conference how we can draw upon the power of Christ in our lives by learning more about Him.
President Nelson suggested we use the Topical Guide as our personal core curriculum so I have put together these study journals. One is just the topical guide references you can read through and check off as you go, keeping notes in a separate journal. The other has blank journal pages included - this is the one I prefer since I like having the notes I am taking be in the same book that I am referencing.
President Nelson suggested we use the Topical Guide as our personal core curriculum so I have put together these study journals. One is just the topical guide references you can read through and check off as you go, keeping notes in a separate journal. The other has blank journal pages included - this is the one I prefer since I like having the notes I am taking be in the same book that I am referencing.
I know this challenge is a work in progress and will take me a while to complete but it is not about the pace of the journey, but the quality. I have already felt the changes in my life and I am still on the summary references of the topical guide. I truly have felt the power of Christ more in my life, I have less judgement, more love and patience with those around me - especially family members - and I, like President Nelson, am a changed person.
I would love for you to join me and the many others who have already taken this challenge and feel more fully the power of the Savior in our lives, especially during these times of darkness we are living in.
"I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.
I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 14:6, 8:12
