Monday, January 4, 2010

Resolutions, I believe!

I'm not usually one for New Year's resolutions. I'm more into New Month's resolutions. However, I'm going to go for a New Year's resolution that I want to stick to--for life. As I was driving down the dark deserted road the other night I was thinking some totally ridiculous thoughts about a dream I had the night before. Vampires attacking me. That led to thoughts of my demise. And then I couldn't help but wonder if I was in a life or death situation would I quickly repent and beg for immediate forgiveness for my short comings and go calmly out of this world? Would I beg God for an extended life in exchange for a more devoted existence of spreading His love wherever I go and with whomever I come in contact with (then I had a side thought of walking around wearing a tee that says Jesus is my homeboy)? Would I just grin and bear it and deal with the aftermath of my life in the after life? I never came to my conclusion because until I'm in that situation I'll never know. So my resolution takes form; (we all see where this is going) I want to do a better job at being a follower of Christ. I have a Lord that loves me and loves all his children. He always has and always will. From the beginning of time with Adam and Eve, to the dispensation of Moses, to the time of Christ, to the Nephites, and down to this dispensation with Pres. Monson. I want to do better at receiving that love and showing that I deserve to be bathed in that love.
Now I know that sharing this stuff isn't typically me, but they say that by writing goals down and telling someone about them you are more likely to achieve them. So, here I etch my new resolves for all to see and all to hold me to. I have a goal to read and pray daily, I am challenging myself to read the Book of Mormon again by year's end, and to better apply it's lessons into my life. I want to revamp my attitude about everything. I have a great Patriarchal blessing and I want to be worthy to receive those blessings and to fulfill my life's mission.

Funny side note, I have a co worker that has a bumper sticker that states "Christianity has Pagan DNA." I thought about this, and I'm completely convinced it's vice versa. The end