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Today's Special: Goals

Sunday, 31 August 2014



Lately, I've been studying the topic of goals.
It seems as though there is so much to read and ponder on this subject, but I've really enjoyed all that I've come across. 

Here are some things that I really enjoyed:




Tracking New Year's Goals

Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “Accomplish personal goals in each of four categories … : spiritual development; physical development; educational, personal, and career development; and citizenship and social development” (in Conference Report, Oct. 2001, 48; or Ensign, Nov. 2001, 39).


I especially loved reading about goals that were set by John A. Widtsoe. I want to make a similar list for my own life. I found his thoughts incredibly thoughtful and inspiring. I would invite each of us to ponder where our hearts are and the priorities that we have. 


Find more about the list HERE; 17 resolves to guide his life-

“Resolved:

“1st. That religion, the science of sciences, be made my chief concernment throughout life.

“2nd. That I will daily pray to God in secret.

“3rd. That I will daily reflect upon God and his attributes and try to become like him.

“4th. That I will receive Light, Wisdom or Knowledge, wherever or however it may be offered.

“5th. That I never be ashamed to acknowledge my principles, beliefs and religion when I once become fully convinced of their correctness.

“6th. That I never lose one moment of time but improve it.

“7th. That I maintain strict temperance in eating and drinking.

“8th. That I never do anything that I would not do were it the last hour of my life.

“9th. That I daily read the word of God, that I may learn his will and that I may be comforted, strengthened and encouraged by so doing.

“10th. That in any narrations I speak nothing but the pure and simple verity.

“11th. That I always do that which I think is my duty and for the best good for my fellow beings.

“12th. That I live with all my might while I do live, that I may not die a living death.

“13th. That I never by word or manner try to force my opinions on others but that I simply state them and offer my arguments against others!

“14th. That I seek to overcome the habit of being quick tempered, loud speaking, impatient motions and whatever might offend my fellowmen and hurt me.

“15th. That I never for a moment forget my duty towards my mother, she who has made me who I am and who will make what I will become, she who has spent the better portion of her life in my behalf and to whom I owe all the honor, respect, and affection that I can give; also that I always remember my duties toward my brother and all my friends and relations.

“16th. That I complete every task which I begin; also that I carefully consider my purpose and its results before taking upon me any duty.

“17th. That I always remember that the men and women I meet are my brothers and sisters and that I look to the beam in my own eye before attempting to remove the mote in my fellow’s eye."


I love this topic of goals. It is something that I am always striving to better understand apply in my life. If you have more thoughts or resources, I would love it if you would share that information with me. 

I hope that all of your dreams and goals come true, my friends! Happy Sunday (and Labor Day weekend)!



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