SPIRITUALITY [NOWADAYS]

Spirituality is "the quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters : the quality or state of being spiritual". We all have our own spiritual journey. For some that includes belonging to a religious organization of one kind or another, and for others it does not. Without a moral compass of some kind the world can be a very confusing and scary place. Having a belief in a higher power can be a major source of comfort and guidance throughout life. Feeling an inner calm with oneself and knowing who you are and what your purpose is greatly improves quality of life and the prospects of feeling joy even among trials and challenges. Finding a faith that enlightens the mind and feeds the spirit is a treasure indeed. I found mine in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My testimoney, my source of truth, my core beliefs in matters of the spirit have come from what I have learned through prayer, personal study, service, and obedience.

I WILL LISTEN

Through prayer I can know what God wants for me, personally. He can direct me through the Holy Ghost to know my purpose, my worth, and His plan for me. If I am willing to listen He will fill my spirit with light and truth.

I WILL LEARN

Through scripture study I can read the words the prophets of old and of modern day have been commanded and inspired to write for me. These words are a guideline, a source of truth, a way to see what has been done and what will be done for humankind.

I WILL LABOR

Through work and service I can learn more about charity, about God's love, about growth. To become more like God we need to involve ourselves in His work. When we labor along side others on behalf of others we serve our God and increase our own spiritual strength.

I WILL LOVE

Through obedience we express our love for God, our gratitude for our many blessings which we have been given, and secure for ourselves further blessings. As we obey we find that we get to know God better. We can more easily love others as we feel God's love working in and through us.