This week has been different. At church on Sunday my Bishop invited the ward to participate in what he called a "Beautiful Week". This consisted of doing things like reading a chapter from the Book of Mormon before noon every day, eating healthy, exercising daily, letting virtue garnish our thoughts and actions (included making sure music and movies were clean and pure), being kind to others, and ending the day in grateful prayer. Applying this in my life has allowed me to have a week unlike any I have had this semester.
It was very interesting to see the difference in this week. It was quite possible the most difficult week I've had so far this semester, since homework, classes, and work were more exhaustive than normal and my roommates were harder to deal with than normal. This led to me having a very stressful week. I am almost certain that one of the main reasons I survived this week was that I participated in the "Beautiful Week".
So I learned that when I put increased effort into living the gospel I am able to handle things I normally wouldn't be able to. I hope to be able to continue to do things like this and push myself to beyond my capabilities. As I do so, I will receive the help of the Lord and be more satisfied with my accomplishments.
This past weekend we had regional conference with Elder Ballard and He said that something that explain that happen to you. He said that sometimes we are so overwhelmed with homework, project, and others activities that we forget to do the simple things that will enable the divine to help us. He said that as we strive to be closer to Christ that He will help us in our school, work and job. Therefore, in the end of this semester I will but God in first place and have faith that He will help me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of you said! We read in the Book of Mormon over and over that if we keep God's commandments, we will prosper in the land. It's such a simple principle that sometimes we forget to strive to do the little things. If we focus on reading our scriptures and saying our prayers, it can make a huge difference in our lives. Thanks for sharing this. Maybe I will try and have a "beautiful week" this next week.
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