How Do You Feel About The Scriptures?

I feel like I make a really good effort to read the scriptures on a nearly daily basis and I also feel that I receive blessings, understanding and spiritual protection by following the commandments.  However...this morning while reading, I came across a quote from Pres. Hinckley that made me wonder and think that I am probably not to where I need to be yet.  Where do you fall?

"I am grateful for emphasis on reading the scriptures. I hope that for you this will become something far more enjoyable than a duty; that, rather, it will become a love affair with the word of God. I promise you that as you read, your minds will be enlightened and your spirits will be lifted. At first it may seem tedious, but that will change into a wondrous experience with thoughts and words of things divine."

On the Lord's Errand

"Some of you may be shy by nature or consider yourselves inadequate to respond affirmatively to a calling.  Remember that this work is not yours and mine along.  It is the Lord's work, and when we are on the Lord's errand we are entitled to the Lord's help." -Pres. Thomas S. Monson

I think that everyone, when presented with a new calling, should accept without reservation.  These new assignments can be daunting and exciting and often cause us to grow.  I often feel like my effort is so insignificant to what others do, but this quote is a good reminder that all our efforts, no matter how small, or how long we are called to serve in that capacity can make a difference.   And....if we are able to serve till the end of that calling with pure intentions, then the Lord will bless us for it and we will feel accomplished in it.

Tender Mercies

I have seen it in my life over and over especially lately. I know you've seen it in yours. Take a few minutes today to think on how the Lord has blessed you and how that blessing has been individual. It's not a coincidence, its not an accident. It was meant for just you.

Relying on Testimony

"Trials are His way of stretching us and helping us become as He is.  Our crises will differ in magnitude and frequency, but they will continue throughout our lives.  I testify that as we turn to our testimony of Him in times of crisis, we can find the strength to overcome all that we are asked to endure." - Elder Paul Pieper

One of the things I've noticed in my life as I've fallen, gotten up, fallen again, and tried to rise up stronger spiritually, is that I feel like I look to my testimony more now as a reminder of strength.  There were days where I would fall and then say, "Why....why keep trying" and turn the wrong direction in frustration.  How does it go?  Line up line, precept upon precept....

The more times we look to the Lord for strength and less towards ourselves and others, the stronger we will be both spiritually and gain more confidence in ourselves to do the right thing no matter how many times we get knocked off our planned course.