I went on a date today, where the guy I was out with said "You
can pretty much sum up what’s important to me in three words; Family, Food, and
the Gospel".
Same here.
Same here.
Going to LDSBC is the best. One time for one of my homework
assignments I was asked to do complete the Christ-like attribute activity in
Preach my gospel. I never could have
anticipated the impact that this assignment would have on me.
It sparked my curiosity to see how I’ve changed since I’ve
been home from my mission, and the results were very eye opening.
I completed the activity, and after adding up my
answers and calculating percentages my highest percentages were in the
attributes of Knowledge, Hope, and Humility; my lowest were Virtue and
Patience.
Wait... WHAT? I was shocked! Virtue and Patience are my
lowest?! Those two attributes are so very important to me! How can they be the
ones I possess the least? I was suddenly swarmed with sudden desires both to
laugh and cry. After the first sense of shock wore off and disappointment began
to set in, I recognized that I needed to take a step back and look at the
results more logically and less emotionally.
I looked at my lowest percentage of a Christ-like attribute.
It is 76.6%. 76.6% is like a C, which is not the worst thing ever! So I must be
doing somethings right! 76.6% of the time I am Virtuous and Patient! When I
look at it this way, it rings much more true in my heart, and I feel more
optimistic about improving.
I’m not perfect, nor have I ever claimed to be. I am glad to
know what my strengths and weaknesses are. This way I know where I need to
focus my efforts to change and spiritually grow.
