Dreadful with Purpose

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A depressing day of my life. was it also because of the date (friday the 13th, as they say)? well, I do not believe that, pero I was really sad because of the long test, but I was then comforted by the principles and doctrines that I have learned in the Institute.

Sakto ang lesson. It was just what I needed.
We talked about the Books of Enos, Jarom, Omni, Words of Mormon and Mosiah 1-3

--> I was reminded again of the importance of keeping records: it is for the benefit of the future generation, for them not to learn about their ancestors, and not repeat the past mistakes that were done.

--> When you feel happy, converted and blessed, you would also feel that others must experience it as well, and that is why we spread the gospel. :)

--> If you are motivated by LOVE, you will never give up. (Applicable to anything, kahit hindi love life. haha) seriously, ito na motto ko. haha.

--> Let us come unto Christ for us to be guided and protected. "If we give our all, we will get His all from the greatest of all"

--> Then we were asked, What can you give up to come completely to the Savior? Something to ponder about... take note that sacrifice is giving up something good for something better...

--> The Lord knows all things that will come. So trust in Him, because He works in us to do according to His will, if we remain faithful and obedient. What I remember about this is the quote from the book "The Alchemist." Sabi dun, when you desire something, the whole universe conspires to help you get it. Well, it is because of the Lord. As I have said from my past blog entry, if we desire something, God will give it, especially if it is according to His will. The Lord makes the universe work for us, so that we can achieve what we desire.

--> Lastly, Do you want to be happy? Do you want your problems to be solved? Do you want true and lasting happiness? if yes, then SERVE.
through service, we can help others get their needs, and we can help ourselves feel, grow and realize that our problems are just small things compared to others.
I'm sure most of us have already felt a kind of happy feeling when we serve others, it is really different from the feeling when we were just having fun because of material things. That feeling of joy when serving is really comforting and heartwarming,. di ba, di ba, di ba? :))

so there, fruitful night. My sadness earlier in the afternoon was covered up by these principles that I have realized again. :)
Everything has a purpose, and the Lord knows what purpose it will serve for me... :)
As Joseph Smith said, "Sometimes, the Lord brings us low, before He can lift us higher." :)