I know I'm not perfect. I'm far from it, but each and everyday I can work harder to become more like Christ. Try to do what he would do. Today as I was listening to the Friday noon devotional at UVU Institute, I was inspired to try to try to act as if the Savior is standing right next to me. I know that he is always near and would never leave me. I know that I don't always do what I should do and that I should try to do more things that are righteous, that will bring me closer to him. He is always near me, watching over what I do. I know it hurts him to see me do something that I know better then to. I want to from this moment on work towards being a better person, be more like him. I am going to try my hardest to act as if he is right here, sitting/standing right next to me. Do what I know is right. Do only the things that I would do if I was in his presence.
I have also decided and know that I need to work harder on keeping my language clean. I know we all once and awhile let a word we shouldn't be using slip out when we are not thinking about it. I'm gonna work on not letting them slip. Be an example for all those who are out there watching over me. I will only use the language that I would use if I was talking to him. We should treat everyone how we would treat him. It hurts him when we treat or talk to someone in a way that we wouldn't if we were talking to him.
Our actions and our language are not the only thing that affect him. Our thoughts affect both our actions and our language. What we think has an impact on what we do. If we are thinking of things that we shouldn't be thinking about then we will eventually act upon that and do what was once only a thought. We should push away this thoughts and keep them clean. I know that this is a big thing and it is something that will be hard but I know I can do it.
He is watching over me and he cares about me. He is always there. He is one of the most truest friends that anyone could ever ask for. All I have to do is ask and he is there. He knows me better then anyone else does. I am going to try to be the kind of person that I know the Savior wants me to be.
"How ever lonely you feel today you are never alone. He is always a friend is always there for you" - Sister Paige Holland
One song that is important to me and is my favorite is "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" here are the lyrics...
If the Savior stood beside me, would I do the things I do?
Would I think of His commandments and try harder to be true?
Would I follow His example? Would I live more righteously,
If I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me?
If the Savior stood beside me, would I say the things I say?
Would my words be true and kind if He were never far away?
Would I try to share the gospel? Would I speak more reverently
If I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me?
If the Savior stood beside me, would my thoughts be clean and pure?
Would His presence give me strength and hope, and courage to endure?
Would His counsel guide my actions? Would I choose more worthily
If I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me?
If the Savior stood beside me, would I often kneel to pray?
Would I listen to the Spirit's voice, and hasten to obey?
Would I count my many blessings? Would I praise Him gratefully
If I could see the Savior standing nigh watching over me?
If the Savior stood beside me, would I comfort those in need?
Would I try to show the Savior's love in every word and deed?
Would I give to those who hunger? Would I serve more willingly
If I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me?
He is always near me, though I do not see Him there
And because He loves me dearly, I am in His watchful care
So I'll be the kind of person that I know I'd like to be
If I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me.
you're great Rae. these are wonderful thoughts.
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