Physical and Emotional Health:
The scripture that goes along with this is Doctrine and Covenants 89:18-19- All saints who remember to keep and do these sayings...shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; and shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge. Your body is a temple, a gift from God. As you take care of your body, you will be blessed. You need to choose to obey the Word of Wisdom. If you follow the Word of Wisdom then you will remain free from harmful addictions and have control over your life. It says that to care for your body, eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. Practice balance and moderation in all aspects of you physical health. I have worked on this one and I worked out at the gym 3 to 4 times a week and as I did, I felt good inside. I advise you that if you haven't started a exercising schedule, to do so. Also, if you aren't eating as many nutritious food as you should, then you should start today. It is not to late to start exercising and eating healthier foods. You should no drink coffee or tea. It says to NEVER use tobacco products or any form of alcohol; they are addictive and harmful to your body and spirit. These addictions will harm your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Having these addictions will damage relationships with family and friends and diminish your feelings of self-worth. Your emotional health is also important and may affect your spiritual and physical well-being. Disappointment and occasional sadness are part of this moral life. If you have prolonged feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, or depression, talk to your parents and your bishop and seek help. I hope you all are physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy.
Repentance:
A scripture that goes along with repentance is Doctrine and Covenants 58:43- By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins-behold, he will confess them and forsake them. The Savior suffered for our sins and gave His life for us; this sacrifice is called the Atonement. Through the Atonement, you can receive forgiveness and be cleansed from your sins when you repent. Repentance is more than simply acknowledging wrongdoings. This includes turning away from sin and turning to God for forgiveness. Satan wants you to think that you cannot repent, but that is absolutely not true. If you have sinned, the sooner you repent, the sooner you begin to make your way back and find the peace and joy that come with forgiveness. To repent, you need to confess your sins to the Lord. Then seek forgiveness from those you have wronged, and restore as far as possible what has been damaged by your actions. When you do what is necessary to repent and receive forgiveness, you will know for yourself the power of the Atonement and the love God has for you. You will feel the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ, which will bring you great strength, and you will become more like Him. I am grateful for the repentance process. I hope that you know you can repent.
Sabbath Day Observance:
The scripture that goes along with this is Exodus 20:8- Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Honoring the Sabbath day includes attending all your Church meetings. You should go to sacrament meeting, and be reverent and willing to learn. As you go to Church, you invite the Spirit of the Lord to be with you. You should prepare during the week so that you can reserve Sunday for the many uplifting activities that are appropriate for the Sabbath day. Such activities include spending quiet time with your family, studying the gospel, fulfilling your Church callings and responsibilities, serving others, writing letters, writing in your journal, and doing family history work. You should dress and behave on the Sabbath to show your respect for the Lord and His holy day. You should not shop or go exercising on the Sabbath. Observing the Sabbath will bring you closer to the Lord and to your family. It will give you and eternal perspective and spiritual strength. I am grateful for the Sabbath day. I love going to Church and learning new things about the gospel. I hope that you all are wanting to go to church and not your parents forcing you to go to church. I am grateful for the time I get on the Sabbath to learn and to grow in the gospel.
Service:
I like this scripture that goes with service; Mosiah 2:17- When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God. It says that service to others is an important characteristic of a disciple of Jesus Christ. Often Heavenly Father will meet the needs of others through you. I had an experience with this one. One of my bestest friends was struggling that night not know if anyone really loved her. That night I felt like I should send her a message saying how amazing and how much I loved her. Not knowing why I suppose to send that message to her, but the next day, she messaged me back and told me that I answered her prayer and she knew that someone loved her. I am grateful for having that experience to get to help someone. I hope you will be tuned with the spirit. I am grateful that we get the opportunity to serve other people. There are many ways to serve other people. Some of the most important service you can give will be within your own home. You can also serve in your Church assignments, school, and community. You can serve at the temple and family history work. You can serve by sharing the gospel to other people and prepare to be a full-time missionary later. The most meaningful service can come thought simple, everyday acts of kindness. As you devote yourself to serving others, you will draw closer to Heavenly Father. I hope you know that you can serve in any way. The simplest things can make someone smile or lift their spirit. I hope you know that I love you and that your Heavenly Father loves you very much! You will enjoy the happiness that comes only from giving service to God and others. Your capacities will increase, and you will be and instrument in God's hands to bless the lives of His children.
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