Pondering Thoughts
I took some time last night to download all the talks from this last meeting of General Conference. I then loaded them on to my MP3 player. I love listening to these talks over and over again while working out, working in the yard, or just needing some me time. It helps me remember the importance of applying what has been taught.
I would encourage each of you to make time to do the same thing in some form that works for you.
The messages were and are very powerful. They have given me much reason for thought. I have found myself pondering upon their words over and over again the past week. I have been trying to maintain the powerful spirit that I walked away with.
You can take it for what it is worth, but for some reason I heard over and over again that we need to learn to appreciate the value of our time here in this mortal experience. I have not counted, but it seems to be a repeated theme in many of the talks.
That being said, I have been overwhelmed with thoughts about my own mortal experience. I have spent many hours pondering what I have done, what I should be doing, and what there is yet for me to do. I have wondered if I have done enough. I ponder what more I can do. I also wonder if I have done all that I was sent here to do.
As a priesthood holder, have I magnified the talents the Lord has instilled me. As a husband, have I strengthened and fortified the covenants we have made in the temple. As a father, have I provided a foundation of strong spiritual testimony that my children will be strong enough to do the same for their children. As a home teacher, have I done enough for my families. As a employee, have I set a lasting impression upon my co-workers. These are the questions I have asked myself.
I find my mind wandering to thoughts of time and how much I have left to complete these tasks before my Father calls me home. As I study the scriptures, I am reminded that these are not things that I can just think about. I must actually do something about them. I only pray that I will be allowed to repent of those things I have not done. I hope that I will have the opportunity to magnify, strengthen, fortify, and build better foundations. It is my desire to be able to see these same principles established in the lives of my grandchildren.
Help me in my desires. Encourage me in my endeavors. Forgive me of my short falls.
I would encourage each of you to make time to do the same thing in some form that works for you.
The messages were and are very powerful. They have given me much reason for thought. I have found myself pondering upon their words over and over again the past week. I have been trying to maintain the powerful spirit that I walked away with.
You can take it for what it is worth, but for some reason I heard over and over again that we need to learn to appreciate the value of our time here in this mortal experience. I have not counted, but it seems to be a repeated theme in many of the talks.
That being said, I have been overwhelmed with thoughts about my own mortal experience. I have spent many hours pondering what I have done, what I should be doing, and what there is yet for me to do. I have wondered if I have done enough. I ponder what more I can do. I also wonder if I have done all that I was sent here to do.
As a priesthood holder, have I magnified the talents the Lord has instilled me. As a husband, have I strengthened and fortified the covenants we have made in the temple. As a father, have I provided a foundation of strong spiritual testimony that my children will be strong enough to do the same for their children. As a home teacher, have I done enough for my families. As a employee, have I set a lasting impression upon my co-workers. These are the questions I have asked myself.
I find my mind wandering to thoughts of time and how much I have left to complete these tasks before my Father calls me home. As I study the scriptures, I am reminded that these are not things that I can just think about. I must actually do something about them. I only pray that I will be allowed to repent of those things I have not done. I hope that I will have the opportunity to magnify, strengthen, fortify, and build better foundations. It is my desire to be able to see these same principles established in the lives of my grandchildren.
Help me in my desires. Encourage me in my endeavors. Forgive me of my short falls.
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