I do not get an Ensign in the mail where I live and even though I can read it online I seldom do. That is a very sad thing! I have decided that I will post about the First Presidency Message each month so that I make sure and read them, and then hopefully remember what I learned by writing it down. This month the article was by our prophet Thomas S. Monson called Living the Abundant Life. He taught about the ABC's of gaining the abundant life.
A stands for Attitude
and having a positive one. He quoted William James by saying, “The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.” He then said "So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment... We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace, and contentment, may we choose a positive attitude."
B stands for Believe
believe in yourself. "Be honest with yourself, with others, and with your Heavenly Father... Don’t limit yourself and don’t let others convince you that you are limited in what you can do. Believe in yourself and then live so as to reach your possibilities. You can achieve what you believe you can. Trust and believe and have faith."
C is for Courage
Face challenges with courage. "Courage becomes a worthwhile and meaningful virtue when it is regarded not so much as a willingness to die manfully but as a determination to live decently...There will be times when you will be frightened and discouraged. You may feel that you are defeated. The odds of obtaining victory may appear overwhelming. At times you may feel like David trying to fight Goliath. But remember—David did win! Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, “I’ll try again tomorrow.”
Read the full article here: http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/01/living-the-abundant-life?lang=eng
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