The Good Word

Some things are more worth our time and attention than others. But the commandments of the Lord require huge effort and great focus in order to follow correctly. The Spirit can help guide us in how to correctly focus on the commandments.

Exchanging gifts is rarely balanced on both sides, and this is especially true when we consider the exchange of gifts between us and the Savior.

Answers to prayers may not always come when or how we expect them to. The Lord is pleased with us when we turn to Him, and will give us answers and guidance if we ask for it.

Valentines day is a time to celebrate more than just romantic love. The Savior showed the biggest single act of love through his fulfillment of the Atonement.

We should fully understand and live the word of the Lord, and then it will become our first impulse to follow the Lord.

We can recognize the voice of the Spirit because it will contain promptings for us to do or be better, and we should do our best to follow those promptings.

The Lord's work is not something we can finish in a few days. Our commitment to the Savior is a daily and constant effort.

Sometimes it is hard to tell if a thought comes from our own mind, or from God; but if the thought prompts you to do good, you can know that it is from God.

If we are confused or hesitant about what the Lord has commanded us to do, the best thing to do is move forward, and believe that God's plan will work out for our better.

Communicating with the Lord is a wonderful miracle, but that doesn't mean that it is easy. We have to strive to make sure that our efforts to commune with the Lord are sacred and purposeful.