Every Needful Thing

There are so many things in this world that are striving for our attention. How is it that we can give each thing the proper amount of attention? Work and providing for our family is without a doubt an important thing in our life. Continuing our education, no matter what age, should constantly be on our mind. Serving in our church callings and in our communities also a top on the list. How can we know what is best what is best and what sometimes serves as a distraction in our lives?

I have found myself recently evaluating these different aspects of my life, and I am sure I will continue to throughout my life. With such little time in this life and with the obvious approach of the second coming of our savior it becomes more and more necessary not to become distracted by those things that may be good, but do not merit the better or best status taught by Elder Oaks. A continuous self-analysis has helped me as I have strived to continually be doing those things that are best for the Lord’s work.

In our recent stake conference the stake president spoke on the topic of preparing every needful thing. He pointed out that the lord did not say to prepare everything, but that we need prepare every needful thing. Meaning, we prepare those things that will enable us to do his work and be prepared for those inevitable hard times. I think often times the spiritual preperation is more important than the physical. As we are more spiritually prepared and are more able to draw from a spiritual well, we will not thirst in times of need. As we spiritually prepare ourselves our burdens will be lifted as we feel the weight on our backs.

I know that as we continue to prepare our self spiritually when the waves become more violent we will be able to weather the storm. By focusing on those things that are most important and not being distracted by all of the many things yearning for our attention we will rise up spiritually and be ready for the rough road ahead.

New Blog

Recently during conference I felt very impressed to begin this blog. I think it will give me an opportunity to share those things I feel deeply about with others and hopefully inspire those who read it to share it with others or to change their ways.





Like Lehi I have felt this week a desire to share the gospel with all those I love. It has almost been a renewing experience for my testimony. I think I will start this first post out with my testimony.

I know that the Lord continues to speak with us, both through the prophet, and also through the spirit. I know that he continues to pour down his blessings upon the earth. I know that my savior loves me and that he suffered and died not just for me, but for you as well. He loves you and wants all of us to be able to return back to him. The priesthood is a real power. I have seen it work. I have had the blessing of seeing it work through me. I have used it to heal the sick. I have given inspired council using it, to people through blessings. I have been a missionary and seen our heavenly father work miracles through the priesthood on a daily basis. I know that the priesthood can and will bless your life. Joseph Smith saw God and has son Jesus Christ. He also was used as a tool to restore Christ's church back on the earth again.

I hope in some way that the things I write on this blog help you. The reason that I am doing it is because I felt very spiritually impressed to do so. I do not know why I am supposed to do it, but I want to do that which my father asks.

Please only comment on this blog if you have something uplifting to say. If you disagree with what I say that is fine but please only write uplifting things on this blog.