A couple of weeks ago at church we were discussing beliefs - and the teacher referred to a talk by Gordon B Hinckley about his beliefs. In our church we have the 13 articles of faith that explain what our theology is - these haven't changed over time - we stick to these beliefs as the foundational aspects of our religion. Just as there are foundational principles in our religion we all have principles we live by - that guide our lives and really determine our character or the way in which we behave. I was inspired to write my beliefs but, as life goes, got too busy and therefore did not at that time. Now today we have had a lesson on faith, and as part of that discussed that faith without actions is dead - If we say we believe something or believe in something our actions should back that up. The talk by Gordon B hinckley was again brought to my mind, but this time I was determined to write my beliefs and not let anything get in the way of that today. What I believe, what I do or do not do that is true to that belief. These are the things I hold true that do not change based on what other's think but are innate to me.
1. I BELIEVE IN THE PLAN OF SALVATION
I know we all have a purpose on this earth, that we lived before we came to this earth and that we
will return to our heavenly father if that is the righteous desire of our heart. Despite this belief I
often find myself doubting my own worth - yet I know that the Lord made no insignificant thing.
To be true to this belief I will find his path for me - what I am to do on this earth and I will do it to
the best of my ability and then I will turn to the Lord and let him make it even better.
2. I BELIEVE IN THE GRAND DESIGN OF THE UNIVERSE AND THE HUMAN BODY
The mountain, stars, sunrise, a newborn baby, the sunset, the ocean are beautiful and bring me a
sense of peace as well as wonder. While I believe the earth was created with order according to
innate laws of the universe such as gravity and evolution, I believe the creator orchestrated the
creation within these laws. I take time to enjoy the small wonders of nature and stand in awe of
all the human body is capable of. To be true to this belief I work to enjoy my daily job, to glory
that I have the ability to obtain knowledge and to use it to help others.
3. I BELIEVE IN FAMILY
I know my family is the most important part of my existence on this earth. Not only my children
but my parents, grandparents, siblings and even cousins. I have a great desire to live together
some day.
I can show this faith by doing family history more consistently and building a better relationship
with my family members while I am on this earth to carry us into the eternities. I know we have
differences and weaknesses but I love all my family despite those differences, I need to act in
accordance with this belief by making a stronger effort to involve, include and show that love
4. I BELIEVE THE BOOK OF MORMON TO BE THE WORD OF GOD AND THAT ABIDING
BY ITS PRINCIPLES BRING US TRUE HAPPINESS
I know this to be true and only need to act on it by reading and abiding by the principles of the
Book of Mormon
5. I BELIEVE IN REPENTANCE
I know we are here to build our character, to move from a state of ignorance to one of
understanding. This means we will make mistakes, adjustments daily - I know this does not mean
we are not good.
We each have innate worth and choose what to include in our life, what we do now, what we think
of now, what we choose to remember, how we choose to act. I can abide by this principle by
turning from those things I do not want engrained in my character and by choosing instead of
reacting. I don't need to feel guilty for things I am working on, but can fill my life with joy and
love. I need not remain stagnant or torture myself with past mistakes
6. I BELIEVE IN DIVINE GUIDANCE AND INSPIRATION
I feel inspiration daily (especially in the early morning hours as I am just awakening)
I can follow the guidance given and not let negative feelings, or thoughts stand in the way of what
I feel inspired to do
9. I BELIEVE IN HARD WORK
I sometimes love to be lazy but I feel so good when I get up and work
JUST DO IT
10. I BELIEVE IN MCKYE
Although sometimes a little stinker he has such love and a true enjoyment in life
I can allow him to be happy and not be overly serious with life
11. I BELIEVE IN KYLER
He is honorable, trustworthy, responsible and loyal
I know he can go far in life
He needs love and support
12. I BELIEVE IN ADDERLY
She loves to help others, to make other happy. She is creative and full of beauty. She will be a
strong accomplished young woman
She needs a refined lady as an example (I need to be that example)
