THE WILL OF GOD 

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

I love this Mormon message, because it talks about how we can become closer to God. We need to "willingly accept and even seek correction."-D. Todd Christofferson. I love this quote because we all make mistakes in life, even I do. When we stop and seek corrections, and ask people how we can improve we can learn from our experiences. I know that when I go on transfers on my mission I ask if there is anything I can improve on to be a better missionary? Whoever is with me usually has some information that I can improve on, and I take that information and use it on my mission. I have found it to be very helpful when I apply it in my life. 

I love the example that Elder Christofferson gives about Brother Brown. Brother Brown cut down a bush and Brother Brown thought the bush asked him why he did that? Then he said because he was the gardner and he knows what is best for the bush. Then my favorite part is when he didn't get the job to be a general in the military and he blamed God for it, butGod spoke to him through the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost reminded him of what he said to the bush. "I am the gardner here and I know what is best for you." The Holy Ghost put his own words in his mouth. Then he realized that he needed to repent of his sin, for blaming God. When I heard this for the first time it reminded me of a quote that I saw on facebook. The quote said, "Sometimes you plans don't work our because God has better ones. I love this quote, because it reminded me of a situation that I had when I was looking for a job. I was looking for a job so that I could earn some money. I tried getting a job at Roaring Springs Water park, because my brother worked there. I went through the interview thinking I was going to get the job. It turns out that I didn't get the job, though. I was mad, because I wanted a job. I was mad, at Heavenly Father for not letting me get the job. As the quote says though sometimes your plans don't work out because God has better ones. Well this is exactly what happened.  God had better plans for me. Instead of getting that job at Roaring Springs water Park I got a job at Wahooz Family Fun Zone (Boondocks). I realized that God was looking out for me, and he had a better job for me, because if I had of worked at Roaring Springs water Park that would only be a summer job. Where as Wahooz Family Fun Zone was a full year job. Just like Brother Brown I repented of my sin for being mad at God at that time. I also thanked Him for all that He helped me with. 

I took this Mormon message into my life. I know that I make mistakes all the time,  just like blaming God for noting getting that job the first time, and sometimes I blam other people for them. I know that through repentance that our sins can be forgiven. There are certain steps that we need to take. The first step is A-Admit that you have done something wrong. Then we need to B- Be sorry for what we have done. Then we need to C-Correct our sin by confessing it to God. The last step to repentance is to D-DON'T do that sin again.

I am so great full for everything that God and Jesus Christ have done for me. I know that with out them I wouldn't be here serving a mission. I know that God loves everybody, just like 2 Nephi 26:33 says "For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth nothing save it be plain unto the children of men; and he inviteththem all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and hedenieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile." I know that Joseph Smith was a true Prophet of God. I know that he restored the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints back to the earth. I also no that he translated the  book of Mormon. I know that the  book of Mormon is true. I have read it and prayed about it to know if it is true. I got an answer from the Holy Ghost telling me that it is true. The Holy Ghost gave me a warm feeling in my heart, and that is how I know it is true. I also know that th Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true, because I prayed to know if that was true, and the Holy Ghost gave me a warm feeling in my heart telling me that it is the true church. I know that Thomas S. Monson is the true Prophet of God that leads and guides this church today. I am xcited to hear him and all of the other general authorities speak in conference on October 6 & 7. I am so great full for my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, and all that they do for me. 

Well hopefully this blog and Mormon message has helped anybody out with what they need. I know that it has for me.