Back to the Basics

Last night as I was reading my scriptures, I came across a passage in the Ensign from Brother Henry B. Eyring.  He stated, "in the mission field, you were given words by the Holy Ghost when you surrendered your heart to the Lord's service.  From that faith [FULL] service to the Master, you not only had the witness of the Holy Ghost that Jesus is the Christ, but you also saw evidence in your own life that the Atonement is real."  Now, I haven't served a mission per se, but that quote spoke to me and reminded me that over the past several years, I have had similar sweet and strong experiences.  Experiences that taught me--ever so gently--that the Lord was mindful of me and desires my happiness.  As I surrendered my stubborn will to His, I saw beautiful changes happen in my life.  I also realized that for the last three or four months, I haven't been doing the "basics" that are so important to my peace and progress.  These basics are praying, studying my scriptures, and daily exercise (the big three).  When I am doing those three things on a consistent basis, my life is more grounded and I am able to feel the Spirit in greater abundance.  I am also able to have the assurance that I am making good choices for me and my family and I am able to handle the challenges on my plate more successfully.  The last six months have been full of change and transition and I have not done as much as I could to allow the Lord to help me along the way.  I have not been faith FULL. 

 

So....it is back to the basics for me :-)  Time to refill the "oil in my lamp" not only spiritually but also physically...I have some goals for the next six months which I have been "putting off" and I will let you know how they begin to be realized and "operationalized" as I start engaging once again in the big three that keep me moving forward in a more effective manner.