Week 11

Here are the requirements for the week:

Faith #6:
This is the requirement, but I really don't need to do it, because I have already completed Faith:

Increase your understanding of the plan of salvation. Resources for study include 1 Corinthians 15:22; Revelation 12:7–9; 2 Nephi 9:1–28; 11:4–7; Doctrine and Covenants 76:50–113; 93:33–34; Moses 4:1–4; and Abraham 3:24–27. Draw or obtain a picture that depicts the plan of salvation, including the premortal existence, birth, mortal life, death, judgment, and life after judgment. Using this picture, explain the plan of salvation to your class, your family, or a friend. Discuss how knowledge of the plan affects your actions, helps you understand your identity, and has strengthened your faith.

Individual Worth #2:
Already done!

Learn about the importance of patriarchal blessings by studying about them in True to the Faith and recent conference talks. Find out why they are given and who can give them. Discuss with a parent or Church leader how to prepare to receive a patriarchal blessing and how it can teach you of your worth and identity and be a guide throughout your life. If you have not received your blessing, prepare to receive it.

My journal:
I read through my patriarchal blessing and my husband's patriarchal blessing. It is always striking to see what has come to pass in our patriarchal blessings, and what will still come to pass. I love my patriarchal blessing and the power that it has. I also love my husband's patriarchal blessing, because it speaks to me as well.  

Knowledge #1:
 Already done, but no journal, so I will complete it:

Learn about the importance of gaining knowledge by reading Proverbs 1:5; 4:7; 2 Nephi 28:30; and Doctrine and Covenants 88:78–80, 118; 90:15; 130:18–19; 131:6. Think about why you need to gain knowledge and understanding about how to apply gospel principles to your present and future home and family life. Write in your journal what you have learned about knowledge, and discuss it with a family member or Young Women leader.

My (new) journal:
My husband is the perfect example of knowledge to me. He is always curious about EVERYTHING and loves to get new information. Before we had Davis, I got to the point where I didn't even ask him if I should take a class to further my education. I knew that the answer was always yes! He always says that knowledge is the only thing that we can take with us into the next life, and he loves learning new things! He has instilled in me a love of knowledge as well!  

Integrity #6:

 Living the law of the fast is an opportunity to practice integrity. On a designated fast Sunday, abstain from food and drink for two consecutive meals and contribute to your family’s fast offering. Have a specific purpose in mind as you fast. You might fast for a sick friend, to overcome a bad habit, to obtain a special blessing for yourself or someone else, or to give thanks. Begin and close your fast with a prayer.

Already done!  I actually have an interesting perspective on fasting, because I used to not be able to fast because I had MS.  So, I am grateful for the opportunity to fast now (when I am not pregnant!)

Book of Mormon reading:
3 Nephi 25-Ether 8
This part is not QUITE as good as last week, but still awesome!  I love reading about the Brother of Jared.  When I was in Book of Mormon in college, the teacher asked why Jared relied on his brother so much.  I had an answer.  We rely on my brother, and have ever since he was a little kid.  If we ever had a prayer that mattered, he was the one to say it.  I also think that the Book of Mormon and Book of Ether are, in part, a little depressing, because both cultures completely destroy themselves from their wickedness.