A Good Book to Read

I was given a book for Christmas. When I first opened it, I didn't know what to think because I had never heard of the book before. I hope I acted excited.

But now after reading it, I am very excited I got it. The book is called The Go-Giver. It is a parable about a guy who is trying to get ahead in life, financially. (Hey, that sounds like me.) It talks about five principles that are good for making extremes amount of money. The funny thing is, though, that each of the principles are very applicable to how to serve and treat others, or your family.

I'm not a book critique, but of the books that I have read, I would definitely re-read this book. I want actually right now. I think you can tell if it's a good book if you wish everyone would read it.

Christmas

I just wanted to say Merry Christmas!

I love Christmas time and love trying to find people to serve. I used to be better at finding people to help out, but I think it is harder now since most of the people around us seem to be doing good. One thing I always have to remember though, is that if you act as if everyone you meet has a problem, you are more than likely right. Everyone has something they are going through, even if it is just something very small.

Pray for friends and neighbors, they might need the help right now.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Alma 63:2 - Am I like this?

Budgeting - God told us to.

I know it sounds weird, but I think God told us (not just my wife and me, everyone) to budget. I've been listening to Dave Ramsey and had the thought about the parable of the talents.

I know that this parable has other meanings, such as talking about people's abilities. Like the ability to play the piano well, or sing, or comfort others.

But I feel that God isn't going to give us more money if we can't handle the money we have now. In the parable the person given one talent is told he should have at least given his talent to the exchangers. To me this always seemed like the master was saying, "You could have at least put it into a savings account, even though the interest is really low, you still could have increased the talent that much."

This parable can be applied to a lot of things. One thing I'm trying to better in is managing my time better.

The parable of the talents. - Matt. 25:14-30

He is the only way

"And now, my son, I have told you this that ye may learn wisdom, that ye may learn of me that there is no other way or means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Christ. Behold, he is the life and the light of the world. Behold, he is the word of truth and righteousness."
- Alma 38:9
I liked this scripture this morning. It's true that the only way to be forgiven of the things we do wrong is through Jesus Christ. I think about all the ways the world wants us to be forgiven of our sins or even not worry about our sins, but each of those ways are in vain. Christ is the only way back to Heaven. I know He is the only way.

Patience

I think one thing to always work on is patience. Alma 32:43 - Those that work and are patient will receive the fruit of their labors. Can you imagine how patient God is? He is patient with you and me every single day. Through our imperfections, pride, arrogance, and other things that turn us away from Him. Turn to the Lord and you will be able to start walking to Him. I'm so grateful for God. He has given me everything. God does care about you and me.

Sometimes It's the Short Scriptures That Mean So Much

"I behold that ye are lowly in heart; and if so, blessed are ye."
- Alma 32:8

lowly in heart = humble (which I'm not, but should be)

Question of the day: What has God done for me today?

Turning to God

I have been trying to turn to God more, especially since work is hard. I say prayers that I can feel better about work and enjoy it more. He has blessed me to have a good job and I thank Him daily for it.

So we can turn to our Heavenly Father for even normal things like work or not getting upset while driving or with the kids. I know He is right there ready to lift us up. We just have to turn to Him.

Scriptures I read this morning that I felt I could relate.
Alma 26:19-20