This post is based on November 2007 Ensign article called "The Power to Change" by President James E Faust. I would like to share with you some highlights while I was reading the article.
He mentioned, "Each one of us has been given the power to change his or her life. As part of the Lord’s great plan of happiness, we have individual agency to make decisions.
We can decide to do better and to be better. In some ways all of us need to change; that is, some of us need to be more kind at home, less selfish, better listeners, and more considerate in the way we treat others. Some of us have habits that need to be changed, habits that harm us and others around us.
Change through Conversion
Doubtless you have not had such an experience happen to you, and neither have I! Conversion for most of us is much less dramatic but should be as compelling and meaningful. True conversion changes lives. The power of the gospel can indeed change our lives and take us from sadness and despair to happiness and joy.
Change through Repentance
Transgression brings pain and sorrow. If we will turn to the Lord and believe on His name, we can change. He will give us the power to change our lives, the power to put away bad thoughts and feelings from our hearts. We can be forgiven. We can find peace."
I encourage you to read the whole article in your own time. Here's the link to the article. www.lds.org/ensign/2007/11/the-power-to-change
I know that we all go through trails, struggles, challenges and tribulations each day and each night. Most times, we may not see it but we do feel down whenever we go through those difficult times. We do feel strong whenever we fight those difficult times. We all need to change to become better and putting faith and trust in ourselves and Heavenly Father.
He mentioned, "Each one of us has been given the power to change his or her life. As part of the Lord’s great plan of happiness, we have individual agency to make decisions.
We can decide to do better and to be better. In some ways all of us need to change; that is, some of us need to be more kind at home, less selfish, better listeners, and more considerate in the way we treat others. Some of us have habits that need to be changed, habits that harm us and others around us.
Change through Conversion
Doubtless you have not had such an experience happen to you, and neither have I! Conversion for most of us is much less dramatic but should be as compelling and meaningful. True conversion changes lives. The power of the gospel can indeed change our lives and take us from sadness and despair to happiness and joy.
Change through Repentance
Transgression brings pain and sorrow. If we will turn to the Lord and believe on His name, we can change. He will give us the power to change our lives, the power to put away bad thoughts and feelings from our hearts. We can be forgiven. We can find peace."
I encourage you to read the whole article in your own time. Here's the link to the article. www.lds.org/ensign/2007/11/the-power-to-change
Stay Tuned until next time.
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