Week 11


Life your life in such a way that you never have to wonder "what if." 
These words resonated with me during one of our videos this week.

The way to keep as close as you can a balanced life is to pay attention to what's important, to ask yourself hard questions so that you can be careful with your priorities, and to make sure that both ends of the equation foot out. The best way to do that is to have a group of people around you who know who you are, who you respect, and who share your values. They will keep you honest.

President Thomas S. Monson provided us with a formula for success:

1. Fill your mind with truth
2. Fill your life with service
3. Fill your heart with love

We have the responsibility to learn the word of God, to understand the word of God, and then to live his word. We must share our testimonies with others. All of us benefit when we remember to magnify our callings.

According to Stephen W. Gibson, the ways we see things are a combination of what filters others have placed in our minds. These filters, ideas, beliefs, opinions and teachings get into our minds when we are very young and color and form the way we perceive or see things and issues.

Additionally, we were asked to answer the following questions this week:

What is your attitude toward money?
How can your view of money affect the way you live?
What rules are recommended for prospering?

I must agree with Brother Gibson, we cannot ignore money and it's impact on the world. Money is a necessary part of everything. We need it to feed ourselves, to put a roof over our heads, to pay for transportation, our education, and to help others.

Because I don't worship money, I can put my job in second place, and my family first. I understand that there are essentials that must be paid, but I am not known to overspend or spend frivolously or irresponsibly. I have a budget and stick to it. Our family lives on one salary and saves the other, in preparation for bigger things such as buying a home or paying for vacations in cash.

I believe that saving your excess money is recommended for prospering. Giving is also necessary. Giving your tithing, giving a fast offering, giving to others in need. I will seek for riches, in order to live comfortably and give to others. I love what President Hinckley said in the April 2001 conference, "I believe the Lord does not wish to see His people condemned to live in poverty. I believe He would have the faithful enjoy the good things of the earth." We should not be ashamed of making money. We should be grateful and help others make money as well.

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