Week 40

This week has been loads of great fun! I have been able to apply a lot of the things I learned during General Conference. Some of those things are.
- As you act on the love you have you will gain courage, confidence, and more genuine love and caring
- As you surround your children by people who seek to act on spiritual promptings they will learn how to do the same
- The world distracts us from our true identity as a child of God.
      •. (Ponder Question: ?What are your privileges as a Child of God?)
- Forgiveness allows us to be spiritually healed
      •. The Atonement helps us forgive so we can truly be free
- (Ponder Question: ?Do you have to be compelled to be humble?)
      •. The way we remain humble, so we do not have to be compelled to do so, is through frequent, dedicated and fervent prayer.
- Ordinances invite spiritual purpose and power in his life
- Relationships are not like iPhones. You cannot and should not throw them out when you grow tired of them or they seem worn.
- Most people are as happy as they make themselves up to be
- You must remain faithful in keeping Gospel Study and other Gospel events and routines in your days and weeks PRIORITY over all else.
- The most important work is done within the walls of your own home
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is more than just a nice social club or some good ideas, it is TRUE!
- Stopping righteous habits makes us vulnerable to the world
      •. (Lehi's dream reference) Those who tasted of the fruit fell away unto forbidden paths after being mocked and scorned. Those who continued to partake of the fruit remained in it's Glory!
- We act on our faith through obedience
      •. Through obedience we find out what we are truly made of
      •. Obedience sets us free
- The Holy Ghost has promptings ready for YOU!
      •. What must you do to to better recognize and receive these promptings?
- What do we do to maintain the wonderful feeling we have while listening to General Conference?
      •. Review and apply what you learn.
      •. You will be blessed for your dissire to do good
      •. If we keep trying, tomorrow and ever other day after that will be magnificent

This week I have been focusing a lot on the boldened notes I took, "Most people are as happy as they make themselves up to be". This week has been a little rough with rejection and none of our investigators coming to church it was heart-breaking but as my mind became close to being discouraged I though of that note and remembered that I can be as happy as I make myself up to be. I have been jovial all week! My companion even said during Zone meeting, "He is always happy! It's weird. We will be dropping an investigator or an appointment will fall through and he is still smiling!" I am glad that I am putting off that kind of vibe.
I know that life gets hard for all of us but when we are down in the dumps I know that with some help from Jesus Christ and those around us we can go through anything with a smile at the end of the day.
I hope you find something in this post that touches your heart and inspires you to do more.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

~ Elder Josh Alger