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Friday, November 19, 2010

Have you had an "Ah-Ha" moment today?

Each morning, as a missionary, we study for 2 or more hours.  To some, this may be considered the ultimate torture.  Others, don't think this is even close to enough time.  I'll admit, sometimes, the first one is how I feel.  Studying has never been a strong point for me, but I am learning to develop it.  As I have been developing my study habits, I have found that the more effort I put into it, the more results I see.  Yes, a shock I know.  But, it truly does make all the difference.  The days I am completely engrossed in the study are the days when I have put forth the right amount of effort.  We get what we put into our studies.  As that effort is applied when studying the scriptures and other church doctrine, the spirit will manifest new truths that we have not known before.  “True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior.” (PRESIDENT BOYD K. PACKER).  We can each have our own "Ah-Ha" moments as we study the scriptures.  We will realize truth both in our heart and mind.  Open your heart and mind so you can learn the things that the spirit will make manifest.  I know it has helped me and can help others.

2 comments:

Stacie S-H said...

very cool you are in woodland right now. i grew up there. now i live in az. so can you facebook ,tweet and blog in that mission? or do you have someone posting stuff for you? which woodland ward are you serving in? i was in woodland 2 ;-D

Sister Brittany Nestman said...

Woodland is amazing! Our mission is test driving the online world of missionary work. So, a few of us in the mission get the oppotunity to go online and teach people the gospel. Currently, I am in the Woodland 1st ward.

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