Week 10

Wahoo!  Three more weeks!  Ok, this week:

Choice & Accountability #5 (already done!):

The Holy Ghost will help you make correct choices. With a parent, leader, or friend, learn more about the Holy Ghost by reading and discussing Ezekiel 36:26–27; John 14:26; 16:13; Galatians 5:22–25; 2 Nephi 32:5; Moroni 10:4–5; and Doctrine and Covenants 11:12–14. Then record in your journal how the Holy Ghost can help you make good decisions in your daily life. Pray for and live worthy of the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.

My journal:
The Spirit is so powerful. If we are living worthy to have the Spirit with us, it can really guide us in making correct choices. I don't think that I realize how much I rely on the Spirit until I come to a point when I don't have it in my life. Then I know that I need to do a complete turnaround to have it.  

Integrity #3:

The Savior is the perfect example of integrity; He did what He promised the Father He would do. Read 3 Nephi 11:10–11. Study the lives of other individuals in the scriptures who lived with integrity. Read Genesis 39; the book of Esther; Job 2:3; 27:3–6; Daniel 3 and 6; Acts 26; Doctrine and Covenants 124:15; and Joseph Smith—History 1:21–25. In your journal identify the ways these people demonstrated integrity. Think of a time when you had the courage to show integrity, especially when it was not easy or popular. Share your experience and your feelings about it in a testimony meeting or lesson or with a parent or leader.  

My journal:
I love these stories from all the prophets about showing integrity in all their doings. I can't really think of a time when I have been able to show my integrity when it was not popular or easy, but I always make it a choice in my life to be an integritous individual. I am grateful for my integrity, and value it very high. 

Integrity #4:

 Look up the word integrity in a dictionary. Interview your mother, grandmother, or another woman you respect about her understanding and application of the word. Make a list of ways you can make your actions consistent with your knowledge of right and wrong, and record in your journal what it means to you to have integrity.

My journal:
The definition of integrity is: adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. My mom is out of the country, so I called my grandmother. We talked about how honesty is so important, and not very prevalent in our world right now. She made the point that if you are dishonest, you need to have a great memory, so that you can remember what you have said. I think that is so true. Integrity is a very important thing, and I am so glad that I love by moral values in today's world. 

Virtue #2 (already done!):

Virtuous living “at all times and in all things, and in all places” qualifies you for the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. When you are baptized and confirmed, you are given the gift of the Holy Ghost to guide all aspects of your life. Since the Holy Ghost does not dwell in unclean tabernacles, living a virtuous life is a prerequisite to having the companionship of the Holy Ghost and receiving the blessings of temple ordinances. Read the following scripture references and identify the promised blessings: John 14:26–27; 15:26; 2 Nephi 32:1–5; and Doctrine and Covenants 45:57–59; 88:3–4; 121:45–46. In your journal record what you have learned, and write about a time when you felt the guidance of the Holy Ghost.

My journal:
I felt the Holy Ghost while I was undergoing in vitro treatment to have Davis. It was a very scary time, but I was really enveloped with the spirit, and knew that everything would be okay. Even though I had to travel for 80 minutes every other day, and it made my life a little crazy, I knew that in the end it would all be worth it. Because of the Spirit, I was able to get everything done with my job that needed to be done, and even have some extra time. It proved to be VERY worth it! 

Book of Mormon:
3 Nephi 1-24
This is by far my very favorite part of the Book of Mormon.  I have savored it this week, because I did not want it to end!  I LOVE that Jesus Christ comes to the people in the Americas.  I always wonder who the other people are that he visits.  It will be so exciting to find out!  Every time I read this section, it strengthens my testimony of Jesus Christ, because he brings such peace with him to the people.  I love it!