Patience in Learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwCavwlkp0A The link above goes to a video about the Parable of the 10 Virgins. This parable has taught me two important things: 1. The words I want to hear from the Savior aren't that He doesn't know me. I want to hear the words: Well done, good and faithful servant. 2. In order to hear those words... I have to work at it. I have to strive to always keep the oil in my lamp.

https://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/jesus-teaches-about-the-widows-mites?lang=eng I served my mission in Ecuador. My heart would cry sometimes as I watched the poor people there pay their tithing. Much of this money goes towards Education, church funding, etc. that the people down there don't necessarily get to benefit from. Luckily, that is slowly changing-- however it is true. I am so thankful for those people. I do my best to take advantage, to follow their example, pay my tithing, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik0aS368Kv0 The video above is a link to a mormon message about living the higher law. Living a Christ centered life can be hard in a world that is always changing-- when Christ and his gospel does not. Blessings I have seen in my life from living the higher life: -Peace of mind -Happiness in family -Closeness with the Spirit -Motivation to continue in the path of Christ -Better understanding of the Atonement. What will you do this week to live the higher law of Christ? No one is perfect, but set a little goal here and there. Make note of the blessings!

Matt. 17: 20 20  And Jesus said unto them, Because of your  unbelief : for verily I say unto you, If ye have  faith  as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this  mountain , Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be  impossible  unto you. A video that helps us to strengthen our faith in Christ: Finding Faith in Christ   President Utchdorf taught in the General Women's Conference Oct. 2016: The Power and Limits of Faith Sometimes it’s not easy to develop faith in spiritual things while living in a physical world. But it is worth the effort because the power of faith in our lives can be profound. The scriptures teach us that through faith the worlds were framed, waters were parted, dead were raised, and rivers and mountains were moved from their course. 5 Yet some might ask, “If faith is so powerful, why can’t I receive an answer to a heartfelt prayer? I don’t need a sea to part or a mountain to mo...