3And none were received unto baptism save they atook upon them the name of Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end.
That scripture is found in Moroni 6... Do I have a determination to serve Christ, my savior, to the end? As I reflect upon this verse, I think about missed opportunities, about times when I could be serving, but chose to serve my happiness instead. When, in all actuality, I would have gained more happiness by serving others. It is times when I read scriptures like this when I realize how important it is to read scriptures daily. Sometimes we forget. Sometimes we need to be reminded about the covenants we made when we were baptized. I need to be better about service. There is so much that I can do for the world. I am fully aware of the gifts that my Father in Heaven has blessed me with, and I hope that I can exert them to the best of my abilities. I do not want to burry my talents. I will try a little harder, to be a little better.
Am I seeking forgiveness with real intent? Because, if not, I will be blotted out from being numbered among the people of Christ. I must seek forgiveness, always, with real intent. With the desire to do better.
It still amazes me how the church meetings were during the period of Christ. Every meeting was truly lead by the spirit. They let the spirit direct their lives. At times, I feel that man, that I, let my heart direct me more than the spirit, when in all actuality they need to be aligned. My heart should seek after the same things as the spirit. I must try my best to do this. I will work harder! There is no reason for me to ever lose sight of my savior, of my place in Heaven that can be mine, so long as I endure. I can be so much more than I am. I love progression! That is what is so perfect about this world… About the plan. I can always try harder. I can always work on myself.
