I stayed home alone and stared at this and the TV most of the day.
This is where I sit to study, drink, and do my nails.
I read an article in this month's Ensign and would like to share some of the highlights. The name of the article was: "Repentance That Brings Conversion" by Elder James B. Martino of the Seventy.
Brother Martino talks about the Lamanite converts who became the Anti-Nephi-Lehi's. When these Lamanites recognized that their traditions were wrong, they realized they had to change. They decided to take their weapons of rebellion and "bury them up deep in the earth" (Alma 24:17). In other words, they took away their temptation and placed it where it could not get to them. What about us? Do we likewise remove "the temptations and the sins which do so easily best us"?
Key Points
Lasting repentance requires that we
*Replace bad habits with good habits.
*Remove temptations from our lives.
*Remain faithful to our covenants.
The converted Lamanites' hearts were changed, which moved them to action. They remained faithful to their covenants. And what was the result? Their righteous traditions helped the rising generation become righteous; in fact, their sons became a legend of faithfulness. (See Alma 53:15-21.)
For both new and old members of the Church, here are five practices that can change our lives. These are commandments of God and will help us remain faithful, even in the face of trials and temptations. If we follow them, these practices will allow the Holy Spirit to continue to strive with us and strengthen us as our testimonies grow:
1. Hold personal and family scripture study.
2. Hold personal and family prayer.
3. Hold family home evening.
4. Pay an honest tithe.
5. Serve others by fulfilling Church callings.
If we establish the traditions of a righteous people, we will overcome our weaknesses, progress in our faith, and not fall away.
Repentance is the process of changing and doing and becoming what He wants us to be so that we can return to His presence. (My FHE message for the week!)
I got this card from the Young Women and some of the Young Men in our ward. It made me happy.
I still have a big purple bump under my eye. It is the most prominent feature on my face right now.
