040725, Monday

Daily Vitals: Weight: 228.3, GMI: 6.8, Steps (previous day) 9,017

Journal Entry

I really enjoyed conference and watched almost all of it. I'll watch our listen to most of the talks again several times but thinking back, the theme I got is that going through the motions as a church member is not enough. Going to Sacrament meeting without truly thinking about what it means to partake of the Sacrament or attending the temple without truly thinking about the temple covenants that are presented are just two examples of basically wasted time and effort. My day to day actions need to constantly reflect that I'm a true disciple of Jesus Christ. As I think back, I can see a need for improvement with my attitudes and behavior.

Reading the following scripture, I can see myself in the same boat at times as David Whitmer. 

Come Follow Me 

D&C 30:1 Behold, I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied on me for strength as you ought.

2 But your mind has been on the things of the earth more than on the things of me, your Maker, and the ministry whereunto you have been called; and you have not given heed unto my Spirit, and to those who were set over you, but have been persuaded by those whom I have not commanded.

3 Wherefore, you are left to inquire for yourself at my hand, and ponder upon the things which you have received.

"Pondering takes our thoughts from the trivial things of this world and brings us closer to the gentle, guiding hand of our Maker...In the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord spoke to David Whitmer: “Your mind has been on the things of the earth more than on the things of … your Maker ; you have not given heed unto my Spirit.”

Pondering the things of the Lord—His word, His teachings, His commandments, His life, His love, the gifts He has given us, His Atonement for us—brings about a tremendous feeling of gratitude for our Savior and for the life and blessings He has given us." Elder Robert D. Hales, October 1998