Rel 211- Week 2

One of the key principles that resonated with me during this past week is found in Matthew 6:33- "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." When I was little in children's church, (that's what they called it, I grew up Pentecostal) I heard this for the first time at church, through music. And though it didn't make sense to me then, it has stuck with me throughout the years and now, as an adult, is very relevant to how I attempt to live my life each day. When I am busy with work, school, or family, it's simple to let other priorities take precedence over putting God first. However, this last week helped remind me of what the Savior teaches. By putting God first in our lives, the remainder of our priorities will seem easier to manage. Christ taught many lessons on the mount in addition to teaching us specific actions. He also taught us about becoming certain people. To have a heart that is meek, pure and full of mercy does require effort. There have been times in which I have had difficulty demonstrating either patience or mercy, especially when I felt completely overwhelmed. I also realized that it isn't about perfection. This is simply about continually striving and returning to him. As stated in Preach My Gospel, when we depend upon the Spirit we receive guidance in our choices.

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