Day 161 - Where Am I?

Today is the last day of 2011 and the beginning of 2012 tomorrow.  It is a time of reflection.  Where have I been? What have I done?  Is my path leading me toward where I want to go?  Am I making progress toward my goals and dreams?  And most importantly, is Father pleased with my progress?

I review Elder Hollands statement and question if I am taking "every opportunity" as he counsels.  I am more than half way toward my goal of serving with Bonnie.  At least I am more than half way using the calendar.  Am I half way  there in taking every opportunity to prepare for our mission using the calendar.  Am I half way in preparation? 

We just finished the Book of Mormon and I am excited to begin anew,  "I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents..."  Bonnie suggested in the next six months rather just read the Book of Mormon again, we should add reading and studying together "Preach My Gospel."  Since most things are in storage, we will have to do some searches, but that too is a great new goal to work on this next 161 days.  (The goal to find it and the goal to read it...)

Are we learning, growing, and progressing toward a mission call?  What more can we do?  What more can I do?  What new goals should I adopt for the next five months?

I can work on having the Holy Ghost more in my life, feeling that sweet Spirit directing me daily.  I can exercise more faith in Father in being aware of what is going on in my life and watching over me.  I can study the Atonement in diligence to understand it better.  I can be more of an example of Faith, Hope, and Charity, showing forth compassion to all, even strangers.  Most importantly, I can be more true to who I am in words, actions, and in thoughts. 

Taking a few moments during these few days as we enter a new year is a great idea.  Take a few moments and evaluate whether my Father is pleased with me or is wishing I would be more diligent in convenants, commandments, and going the extra mile in many aspects of life. 

Who am I?  Where am I?  And what am I?  Elder Holland there are still mountains to climb and visions to see and dreams to dream.  Time to get moving at a faster pace, for the time is rapidly moving along toward our mission.   It will be here before long and I will be shocked how fast we arrived at June 9.