We Value People (part 2)

The second part of my family motto emphasizes personal growth and development.  An important aspect of our purpose here on earth is to learn and become more like our Heavenly Father.  Our Father in Heaven has a plan for us, a plan for our salvation and for our happiness.  In this plan, He provides us with countless opportunities and experiences so that we can achieve the potential that He sees in each of us.

The Lord has said, "Seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith." (D&C 88:118)  Lifelong learning is a hallmark of disciples of Christ.  As we continue to learn by study and by faith, we will be better prepared to face challenges in our lives and we will draw closer to the Lord.

This video demonstrates well the daily need to strengthen ourselves physically and spiritually.  Just as our bodies require sustenance each day, our spirits need the day to day nourishment we can only obtain through personal prayer and scripture study.

 

I absolutely love this quote by President Gordon B. Hinckley: 

"This is the great day of decision for each of us. For many it is the time of beginning something that will go on for as long as you live. I plead with you: don’t be a scrub! Rise to the high ground of spiritual, mental, and physical excellence. You can do it. You may not be a genius. You may be lacking in some skills. But so many of us can do better than we are now doing.  ...We are people with a present and with a future. Don’t muff your opportunities. Be excellent."

We are so blessed to live here on this earth at this time of great opportunity.  We don't have time to be lazy.  We can't just settle for being average or mediocre.  Our potential is so much greater than we can even imagine.  Our Heavenly Father will provide us with opportunities for education, for physical and spiritual growth, and for excellence as we diligently seek for such.