Miracle of Forgiveness

Last night, I started reading 'The Miracle of Forgiveness", written by Spencer W. Kimball.
Wow...... I was speechless. What a powerful book..
I didn't even know that there were so many sins and I've broken so many of them, without even realizing. In the middle of reading it, I got really guilty and scared so I put it down. I guess I'm not ready to become perfect yet. Although this book made me feel really discouraged for committing so many sins but now I'm much more grateful than ever before, for the Atonement of Christ. Now I understand more of what it means to be less than the dust of the earth and remembering our nothingness, and his goodness. The more we realize our weaknesses in our carnal state, the more we are desperate for the need of the Atonement of Christ and we learn to appreciate it with deeper gratitude. From the book, I also learned the importance of this life. I gained a sure testimony that this life is the time to prepare to meet God. As imperfect as we are, this life on earth is given to us so we can try to live each day better to prepare to live with him again. The more I learn about the gospel, my life becomes more meaningful and this is why I love the gospel so much.

The Life of Elder Perry

Today, I got to learn about the life of Elder L.Tom Perry. As I read about him, I got to know how amazing he is and I began to really admire him. He was a trustworthy, unselfish person who was also gifted with enthusiasm. People who knew him well said his greatest skills are 'his people skills. His warmth, his understanding, his friendliness, his courtesy, his kindness, and his graciousness make him a very welcome member of any group or meeting in which he is involved.' There are so many things that we can learn from the Apostles. Elder Perry said "I have always tried to be the pace setter, and you know that's an exciting place to be. You never have a dull moment in your life, as long as you're trying. You don't alwasy achieve but when you don't, you've put up a good fight and it's been an exciting experience trying to get there." From reading about his life, I learned today that life is not to be stressed about whether or not if you can succeed but to be enjoyed as I try my best in every moment. I also learned about what kind of person sister Perry was. She was described as "a woman who supprted her husband and reared her children in the ways of the Lord." She understood her role in the family organization. She was anxious to fill that which God had intended for her and had confidence in him. I hope I can become like her one day.. I love learning about the apostles and their lives so that I have a better idea of what I want in my future and how I can prepare for it through their examples.

Being Whole

What does being whole mean?

* It is a description of a life on earth filled with the spirit of God and one in the eternities in the presence of the father.