More about the New For Strength of Youth!

Education:
There is a scripture that goes with it and I want to share it with you Doctrine and Covenants 130:18- Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. It says that education is an important part of Heavenly Father's plan to help you become more like him. It says that He wants you to educate your mind and to develop your skills and talents, your power to act as well in your responsibilities and your capacity to appreciate life. I know we need to be spiritually educated and have a good school education. It says that education will prepare you for greater service in the world and in the church. Having education will help you better provide for your family, for yourself, and those in need. I hope you know that education is important in order to teach your children or the children you will have. I am grateful for education and don't know what I would do without it. It says you need to be willing to work diligently and make sacrifices if that is necessary. Education is an investment that brings great rewards and will open doors to new opportunities that could otherwise be closed to you. I hope education is important to you. Part of spiritual education is studying the scriptures, ans words of the later-day prophets, participate in seminary, and institute
Entertainment and Media:
There is a part of an Article of  Faith I want to share- Article of Faith #13- If there is anything virtous, lovely,or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. We need to use media wisely. Media is a way Satan can temp you and deceive you by making what is wrong and evil look normal, humorous, or exciting. Media can be used in good ways, which we want to do, but it is very easy and people are tempted to do something wrong. I hope that you have the courage to walk out of a movie, change your music, or turn off a computer, television, or mobile device if what you see or hear drives away the spirit. I know there are a lot of songs out there that have cuss words and when I hear it I immediatly, I turn it off and think of a church song. In media there can be all forms of pornography which is dangerous and addictive. It there is something that ever pops up, you should always click off of it or turn off the screen. Never get temped to look at what it is. Avoid pornography at all costs. If you are involved in pornography, cease now and seek the help you need. If you are not sure whether something is appropriate to watch or listen to, talk to your parents and othe adult leaders. The Holy Ghost willl give you strength to make correct choices. I hope this will be helpful to you and I hope that you will use the media in a good way.
Family:
In "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" it says that the family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan... Happiness in family like is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Being part of a family is a great blessing. It says that your family can provide you with companionship and happiness, help you learn correct principles in a loving atmosphere, and help you prepare for eternal. I am personally very grateful for my family. I am really close to all of them and they are like my best friends. I hope that your family is like your best friend. I hope you know that you can always go to them for help. It says to seek to be a peacemaker rather then fight, tease, and quarrel. I have been trying to work on that and it it impacts the whole family when you are nice and trying to be a peacemaker. We need to honor our parents by showing love and respect for them. We need to obey them as they lead you to rightousness. You need to willingly help around the home. It will help your parents and they will be very appriciative. Even do small things like vaccuming, doing the laundry, sweeping, doing the dishes, etc. I have really tried to work on this lately and it has really blessed my life. You also need to strengthen your relationship with your brothers and sisters. They can become your closest friends. You should support them in their interests, and help them with challenges they may be facing. I hope your family is close to you and if they are not, today is the day to start. I love my family and am very grateful for them.
Friends:
A scripture about friends is Matthew 25:40- Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Everyone needs good and true friends. Your firends will be a great strength and blessing to you. They will influence the way you think and act, and even help to determine the person you will become. Your friends will help you to be a better person and make it easier for you to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am really grateful for my friends. I am especially grateful for my church friends because they have helped me to be the person I am today. As you seek to be a friend to others, do not compromise your standards. If you want good friends, then you need to be a good friend. You need to set an example to your friends by keeping the commandments, participating in Church activities, preparing to serve the Lord throughout your life, and remaining worthy to attend the temple. Invite your friends of other faiths to your Church meetings and activities. I hope you have good friends that support your standards. I know that I have tried to do that and I know if they are a true friend if they respect my standards.

I will post more tomorrow about the For Strength of Youth. Thanks for reading my blog! :)