Little Things Count ~ Part Two

 Good Morning or Good Afternoon or Good Evening, 
this post should take approximately three minutes to read from start to finish.

This post is based on May 1988 New Era, and it is called "Little Things Count" by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin. This post is part two. I would like to share with you some highlights while I was reading the article. 

Elder Wirthlin mentioned, "President Spencer W. Kimball said: “I have learned that it is by serving that we learn how to serve. When we are engaged in the service of our fellowmen, not only do our deeds assist them, but we put our own problems in a fresher perspective. 

When we concern ourselves more with others, there is less time to be concerned with ourselves. So often, our acts of service consist of simple encouragement or of giving mundane help with mundane tasks, but what glorious consequences can flow from mundane acts and from small but deliberate deeds! 

God does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other in the kingdom”

"It's the little things that count."

Relationship with God

As children of our Heavenly Father, we each have within us every potential of character, of compassion, joy, and of knowledge that we need in our quest for personal growth. The seeds for each godly character trait are in each of us. 

With that assurance, we are truly able to grow toward godhood as he has commanded us We must give attention to the detail that will help us to grow and develop in our relationship with God. 

We should heed the words of the prophet Alma to his son Helaman, “But behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Alma 37:6). 

Lucifer is a master at step-by-step deception. He can make little things seem so harmless when, in reality, they will quickly bind the soul and destroy the spirit. He can make immodest dress and suggestive behavior seem very acceptable. He can cause us to think that a little indiscretion in speech and manner is still quite wholesome. 

But soon those little steps repeat themselves in an ever-descending pattern until one is at a far-lower level than ever imagined. I suggest, on the positive side, that we watch for all possible little opportunities to overcome evil and increase our spiritual strength. 

We must let virtue garnish our thoughts unceasingly, that our confidence will wax strong in the presence of God (see D&C 121:45) These little things, which, in reality, become such big things, bring perspective to our lives as 

we learn to conquer them one by one in our effort to gain more and more strength. 

And this we do in a spirit of humility and gratitude to our Heavenly Father. We should try to live every day with absolute faith, for we have learned in life that the Lord keeps his promises and watches over those who trust Him. He has been so good to all of us that we should have a profound conviction that He must really love us in spite of our faults."

I encourage you to read the whole article in your own time. Here's the link below.

www.lds.org/new-era/1988/05/little-things-count

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Little Things Count ~ Part One

   Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening,
this post should take approximately three minutes to read from start to finish.

I encourage you to think about and answer the following two questions in your own time. "How can you make the little things count in your life?" and "What do little things count means to you?" 

This post is based on May 1988 New Era, and it is called "Little Things Count" by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin. This post is part one. I would like to share with you some highlights while I was reading the article. 

Elder Wirthlin mentioned, "I have been impressed recently with the thought that this life is made up of little things - little things that count a great deal. I believe that the little things are of great importance in our relationship with ourselves, in our relationship with others, and in our relationship with God.

The Lord has said, “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great” (D&C 64:33). I have often thought that some of the most common little things in our lives are the minutes that pass in each hour of the day. 

For each human being, time is indeed an indispensable resource. It can neither be ignored nor altered. We are compelled to spend it at a fixed rate of 60 minutes every hour. No spigot can be installed to regulate its flow, 

and no refilling device can replenish its quantity. 

The question is not one of managing the clock, but one of managing ourselves with respect to the time we have. Each minute is a little thing and yet, with respect to our personal productivity, to manage the minute is the secret of success.

Relationship with Self

Let us first consider our relationship with ourselves. You must take proper care in your life to see that the little things regarding your personal life are in order. You must learn to care for your health and your mental well-being. Our bodies are truly the result of what we eat and the exercise we receive. If we are not wise these little things can soon catch up with us to become major health problems that will limit our success and contribution.

"There are SIMPLE THINGS that we do everyday 

and you never know when that little thing is really going 

to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in someone's life." 

- John Hilton.

Relationship with Others

With regard to our relationship with others, I often marvel to think of the perfect example that the Lord Jesus Christ provides in all aspects of our existence. If we were to meet him, we would find him refreshingly pleasant and perfect in all his relationships and dealings with each individual.

Patience and long suffering, considered by some to be little things in this life, are some of the crowning attributes in dealing with our fellowmen. 

Whether it be in athletics, in business, or in our Church associations, if you can acquire these two great attributes, you will find that you really can work with people and have a good influence in their lives."

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How to Make Each Day Count?

   Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening,
this post should take approximately three minutes to read from start to finish.

I know at times in our lives that we may refuse to make each day count whenever we do not feel like it. 

I know at times in our lives that we may would like to make each day count whenever we do feel like it. 

Throughout our lives; we often do our best to be busy and productive individuals as best as we can be. I know that each day when we wake up, is constantly reminding ourselves that we have another day to be ALIVE and living. I know that each day is a constant reminder for me to know that I have another day to become better person than I was the day before. 

I know that each day gives me another day to love my husband, my immediate relatives, my extended relatives and my true friends. I know that each day gives me another day to miss my immediate relatives, my extended relatives, and my true friends. 

I know that each day gives me another day to be more appreciate about life. I know that each day gives me another day to be more supportive. Each day gives me another day to forgive from my mistakes and so forth. 

You probably were wondering how can you make each day count. Well I would be happy to share with you some great ways of how to make each day count. 

Make each day count.

- You can be grateful for the things that you already have owned. - You can learn something new, whether it's trying out new recipes or learning how to sew. 

- You can do the things that you love and enjoy doing. - You can go out and explore new places. - You can be creative and do something like scrapbooking. - You can do some family history and get to know your ancestors. - You can spend some time by getting to know your neighbors. 

- You can spend some time by getting to know your immediate relatives. - You can spend some time by getting to know your extended relatives. - You can spend some time by getting to know who your true friends are.- You can create short-term goals and long-term goals list (you can take one day at a time to accomplish those goals).

- You can take some time to yourself. - You can call a friend that you haven't spoken to for ages. - You can call an immediate family member. - You can focus on getting things done for your well-being and self-care. - You can focus on getting things done in a timely manner. 

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... A Prayer Away

 Good Morning or Good Afternoon or Good Evening, 
this post should take approximately three minutes to read from start to finish.

I would like to encourage you to think about and answer the following questions in your own time.
"When was the last time did you said a prayer for asking Heavenly Father for his help for approval?"
"When was the last time did you said a prayer for asking Heavenly Father for his help for support?"

"When was the last time did you said a prayer for asking Heavenly Father for his help to get through a challenge?"
"When was the last time did you said a prayer for asking Heavenly Father for his help to get through a difficulty?"

"God's help is only a prayer away."

"When was the last time did you said a prayer for asking Heavenly Father for his help for getting instructions to do better?" "When was the last time did you said a prayer for asking Heavenly Father for his help to get through an unexpected trial?"

"When was the last time did you said a prayer for asking Heavenly Father for his help to make you feel loved?" "When was the last time did you said a prayer for asking Heavenly Father for his help to cheer you up?"


If you haven't prayed to ask Heavenly Father for his help recently, I would like to encourage you to do so. I know that he does not always answer my prayers but I know when those times that he does not answer my prayers, I found my prayers has been answered by either someone else or by reading a general conference talk, or so forth. 

I love receiving help from Heavenly Father whenever I do ask him for his help, it comes in handy at times when I really feel desperate for having his help. pray and ask God for his help. I do know that Heavenly Father will be happy to help you out if you ask him for his help, not once a year or occasionally but you do make a habit and ask him often whenever you need some help.  

I strongly encourage do not wait until tomorrow comes when you can say a prayer today. You can even say a prayer after reading this post.

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Always Pray and NEVER Give Up

   Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening,
this post should take approximately three minutes to read from start to finish.

This week's topic focuses on Pray, Prayer, and make things counts. What is your definition and understanding of the word, "Pray"? What does "Pray" means to an immediate relative? What does "Pray" means to a friend? 

I would like to encourage you to pray always whenever you are seeking answers to your unanswered questions.

I would like to encourage you to pray always whenever you are seeking forgiveness from your past and present mistakes. I would like to encourage you to pray always whenever you are seeking comfort from facing your fears. 

I would like to encourage you to pray always whenever you are seeking guidance whether to go a new destination or take a different path in life from Heavenly Father. I would like to encourage you to pray always whenever you are wanting to share that you are grateful for everything that you have. I would like to encourage you to pray always whenever you are seeking directions when you are feeling lost. 

I would like to encourage you to pray always whenever you are seeking hope for things to be improved for the better. I would like to encourage you to pray always whenever you feel that you are about to GIVE up on your passions. I would like to encourage you to pray always whenever you know someone is feeling sick or unwell. 

"Always pray and NEVER give up."

When was the last time you said a prayer for seeking answers to your unanswered questions? Was it recently like within the last twenty-four hours? Was it more like a week ago? Was it a month ago? Was it a long time ago?

When was the last time you said a prayer for seeking forgiveness from your past and present mistakes? Was it recently like within the last twenty-four hours? Was it a week ago? Was it a month ago? Was it a long time ago?

When was the last time you said a prayer for seeking comfort from your fears? Was it recently like within the last twenty-four hours? Was it a week ago? Was it a month ago? Was it a long time ago?

When was the last time you said a prayer for seeking guidance whether to go to a new destination or a different path to take from Heavenly Father? Was it recently like within the last twenty-four hours? Was it a week ago? Was it a month ago? Was it a long time ago?

When was the last time you said a prayer for expressing the gratitude for everything you have?
Was it recently like within the last twenty-four hours? Was it more like a week ago? Was it a month ago? Was it a long time ago?

When was the last time you said a prayer for seeking directions when you are feeling lost? 

Was it recently like within the last twenty-four hours? Was it more like a week ago? Was it a month ago? Was it a long time ago?

When was the last time you said a prayer for seeking hope for things to improve better? Was it recently like within the last twenty-four hours? Was it more like a week ago? Was it a month ago? Was it a long time ago?

When was the last time you said a prayer for someone to feel better soon? Was it recently like within the last twenty-four hours? Was it more like a week ago? Was it a month ago? Was it a long time ago?

When was the last time you said a prayer when you were about to give up? 
Was it recently like within the last twenty-four hours? Was it more like a week ago? Was it a month ago? Was it a long time ago?

Always Pray and Never Give Up! 

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