Virtue Value Experience #4

Because the Savior loves you and has given His life for you, you can repent. Repentance is an act of faith in Jesus Christ. Read Moroni 10:32-33, the book of Enos, and the section on repentance in For the Strength of Youth. The Savior's atoning sacrifice has made it possible for you to be forgiven of your sins. Read the sacrament prayers in Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79. Determine to partake worthily of the sacrament each week and fill your life with virtuous activities that will bring spiritual power. As you do this, you will grow stronger in your ability to resist temptation, keep the commandments, and become more like Jesus Christ. Determine what you can do daily to remain pure and worthy, and write your plan in your journal.

I am touched by Enos. Obviously he had incredible faith as he wrestled with the Spirit and was forgiven of his sins. I remembered that he then prayed for his brethren.

I had never before been struck however, about his prayers that the Nephite records would someday be brought to the Lamanites, so that they might also be saved. Enos did not live to see that prayer answered, but we have seen it. Not only later in the Book of Mormon, but also through the efforts of latter-day missionaries.

As part of fulfilling this value experience, I re-commit myself to setting aside time each day to study the scriptures. I became too lax over the summer and the bad habit has spilled over. From experience, I already know that regular scripture study helps me resist temptation and keep the commandments. I also know that I more easily recognize the whisperings of the Spirit in my daily life.

Individual Worth Value Experience #1

You are a daughter of Heavenly Father, who knows you and loves you. Read Psalm 8:4-6; Jeremiah 1:5; John 13:34; Doctrine and Covenants 18:10; Abraham 3:22-23; Joseph Smith-History 1:1-20. Write in your journal how these scriptures teach you that Heavenly Father knows you, loves you, and is mindful of you.

(Original journal record is on May 12, 2010-no idea how I never posted it before!)
I have had experiences in my life while reading a particular scripture, I was hit with such force and clarity that prayers were answered, undeniably. That this is possible and to have feelings of love from Heavenly Father as I study is evidence to me that He loves me, knows me, and is mindful of me, and the things I face.

These scriptures are beautiful reminders that He loves each of us, knows each of us.