S.M.I.L.E.

I found a note in my scriptures from Freshman year (I forget the scripture reference) that says Spiritually Minded Is Life Eternal. Hence S.M.I.L.E. And that's been popping into my head lately!

I ran for student government a week or so ago, and I had prayed that either I would win or have the perspective to know that God has another plan for me. I did lose, but I was blessed with the comfort that God does have a plan for me, and obviously it was not Senior Class President. I think the worst part about losing (unless you are devastated) is all the pitiful glances people give you. Sheesh!
Anyways, I knew I would have just as many opportunities without being president next year, so I made a plan to get more involved. Apparently it's working, because I was voted as the Honor Society and Drama club president! Woohoo! I'm super stoked and that just goes to show that the Lord knows what will happen, and we don't.

I think my point is that we'll find greater blessings when we trust in the Lord instead of giving up after one setback. I'm not saying that this kind of thing will always happen, because sometimes we will just have trials. This reminds me of a scripture! D&C 122:7 "...these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good".

2 Nephi 9:39 "...Remember, to be carnally-minded is death, and to be Spiritually-Minded Is Life Eternal".

The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ

This year in seminary we've been studying the Doctrine & Covenants, so I unintentionally put my B.O.M. study on the back burner. I've always been advised to continuously study The Book of Mormon, even though that's not what we're focusing on this year, but I wasn't really prioritizing it. And besides, I was "too busy" to add another thing to my schedule.


I figured since I still studied the scriptures daily that I was covered. Last Sunday, however, we discussed the importance of studying the Book of Mormon always. I can't remember the exact quote by Pres. Benson, but it went along the lines of, "There is a certain power that will flow into our lives if we make an effort to study the Book of Mormon daily". I've read it a few times already, but not exactly in a way that would show I'm yearning to know the truth of it.
Even though I don't think my leader intended to guilt trip us all, I knew I needed to make studying The Book of Mormon a much, much higher priority in my life.


This is the first time that I've read The Book of Mormon with true intention, seeking to know if it's true or not. I think the Lord knows that too, because even though I'm not even past the first book of Nephi, I can testify that it is the word of God. Of course, I knew it was true before, but now I am absolutely, without-a-doubt, certain that all the prophets, prophecies, and doctrines in that book are true.


10 And now, my beloved brethren, and also Jew , and all ye ends of the earth, hearken unto these words and believe in Christ; and if ye believe not in these words believe in Christ. And if ye shall believe in Christ ye will believe in these words , for they are the words of Christ, and he hath... 
11 And if they are not the words of Christ, judge ye—for Christ will show unto you, with power and great glory , that they are his words, at the last day; and you and I shall stand face to face before his bar; and ye shall know that I have been commanded of him to write these things,... (2 Nephi 33:10-11)