Patience in Learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p98KAEif3bI The above link is a short film called, "The Butterfly Circus." This story motivates me to believe in myself, my potential, and to believe Christ. Many times we sing, or say, "I believe in Christ."....but do I believe Christ? Do I believe in the promises that He has given me? Become: BELIEVING I’m learning that in order to believe in the promises and blessings Christ offers, I need to (1) believe in Christ, (2) Believe Christ and (3) Believe in myself. Because I have decided to focus on this attribute, I have seen it more in my studying the scriptures. I have also started praying differently. I’m learning that in order to receive the blessings we seek, we have to know how to ask. GOALS: 1.        Pray with faith, not fearing to bluntly ask God for what I am needing, and then be willing to work for it—or put forth action. 2.        Study my Patriarchal Blessing every da...

What does the life of Christ mean to me? Matt. 4:19, " And he saith unto them,  Follow me , and I will make you  fishers of men ."  This was an invitation given throughout Christ's life here on the Earth. But what does it mean to me?  " And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his  name   JESUS : for he shall  save  his people from their sins." (Matt. 1: 21) I learn many things from the birth and life of Christ. First of all, Jesus Christ-- though born in a stable, amidst very humble circumstances, had a purpose, and lived to fulfill that purpose. In today's society, the natural man looks to blame others for the failures and trials that one experiences in life. We tell ourselves that because our mother, father, grandpa, etc. was an addict, abuser, poor, etc. we are bound to the same actions. Christ came from what we would call in today's society a "broken family." He was born in a stable. He had every reason to complain an...