This morning I wanted to post a simple reminder: FEAST upon the words of God (see 2 Nephi 32:3). Read, ponder and pray over the scriptures.
I just finished reading "The Choice Generation" by Randall L. Ridd. It talks about the Internet and the endless choices of how we use our time. It really hit me when he said:
Bam. That is intense. Not only does triviality waste our time (I think we all know that) but it also degrades our potential. What does that mean? First of all, we are able to accomplish less than we could have with our given time because we wasted it. But I am inclined to think this goes even deeper. Remember the parable of the talents (Matthew 25)? The man who buried his talent had it taken away from him. Does it not stand to reason then, that when we bury/waste our time and potential it will be taken from us?
I am definitely guilty of getting sucked into the trivial things people post about on social media. I spend precious time reading articles that will NEVER help me in my life, watching movie clips that actually make me feel dumber, and mindlessly scrolling through photos as if I have no better way to use my time. Reading that talk this morning helped me to analyze what my heart desires. Now I need to align my actions with those desires and, most importantly, be sure my desires line up with HIS.
I am definitely guilty of getting sucked into the trivial things people post about on social media. I spend precious time reading articles that will NEVER help me in my life, watching movie clips that actually make me feel dumber, and mindlessly scrolling through photos as if I have no better way to use my time. Reading that talk this morning helped me to analyze what my heart desires. Now I need to align my actions with those desires and, most importantly, be sure my desires line up with HIS.
12 And now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good--yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously; and this is my Spirit.
13 Verily, verily, I say unto you, I will impart unto you of my Spirit, which shall enlighten your mind, which shall fill your soul with joy;
14 And then shall ye know, or by this shall you know, all things whatsoever you desire of me, which are pertaining unto things of righteousness, in faith believing in me that you shall receive.
(D&C 11:12-14)
Do you feel like you have less time when you don't pray and study the scriptures? What about feeling like there is more time each day when you do? Have you truthfully analyzed the desires of your heart? Do you realize your potential for good every day?
Do you feel like you have less time when you don't pray and study the scriptures? What about feeling like there is more time each day when you do? Have you truthfully analyzed the desires of your heart? Do you realize your potential for good every day?
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