Week 10: Measuring the Cost, Life Balance

"We have the responsibility to be prepared, to be productive, to be faithful, and to be fruitful as well."

This was one of my favorite quotes from President Monsons talk, "Formula for Success."   He also said, "You and I have the responsibility to learn the word of God, to understand the word of God, and then to live his word. By so doing, we will find that we have learned and accepted the truth."  I find my self on a spiritual roller coaster sometimes and I get so frustrated with myself.  Why can't I always be glowing and on fire like when I was converted and baptized?  I realized that by continuing to live the gospel I have accepted the truth in my life!

I really enjoyed all the readings this week.  I have to admit, I was a little disappointed with the amount that was due Thanksgiving week.  I really wanted a lighter work load and to have a little "break". However, I think the reading really helped me reflect and think about the things I am grateful for the things that are most important to me.  The readings went along well with the talks that we had in Church on Sunday as well.  The speaker said, "we must learn that budgeting our time is just as important as budgeting our money."  I think that is the underlying message this week.

My favorite quote that I want to remember for Brother Gibsons talk:
“Money reveals the kind of person we are.”