Striving to Move Forward

It happened again. This week there was a question that I was pondering, not certain with whom to discuss the topic. I usually remember such things during that quiet time between arriving at church and the beginning of Sacrament meeting. I didn't think much about it until I noted that our bishop was one of our speakers today. Sure enough he addressed my concern as clearly as if we had been in a personal interview. I suppose his remarks also answered the questions of others present at the meeting, but I know that he was inspired to also answer my prayers.

His remarks talked about how we can evaluate where we are and where we need to go in order to keep moving forward in the gospel of Jesus Christ. I love how our bishop knows his flock. He assured us that if we would work to internalize what we believe and know to be true that we will see our own progress.

Bishop challenged us to Make God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost so real in our lives that we couldn't imagine life without them.

He told us there were three things we could do to expedite this process:

• Study: Know your religion.
• Service: Don't wait to be asked. Be kind. Attend the temple.
• Prayer: Talk to our Heavenly Father and ask for insight and help to refine ourselves and overcome weaknesses.

With all of this we especially need a vision of what we want to become.

I am grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a joy to know that my Heavenly Father loves me.