I am starting my New Year off with going back to school after having a semester off. I am studying the four gospels in the New Testament. I like the story in Matthew four where Jesus is tempted by Satan three times and each time Jesus refuses to follow the commands of Satan. Each new year I set goals on how to become a better person. One of the traps and temptations I fall into is being so easily distracted about doing so many positive activities and neglecting other activities which are the most important. I am a free-spirited person who likes to do many things but has a hard time managing my time wisely. One of the leaders of The Church Of Jesus Christ whose name is Dallin H. Oaks gave a conference talk titled Good, Better, Best which addresses the struggle in which I constantly find myself in. Dallin H. Oaks states, "We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families." If you would like to watch this talk here is the link at https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/good-better-best?lang=eng .
Spending at least a half an hour in the New Testament each day and trying to apply the scriptures to my life has brought power and strength to me. I can make good choices each day and resist Satan's power through Christ's help. The closer I establish my relationship with God and follow His commandments the easier it becomes to ignore and bypass Satan's temptations and traps. Satan has no power over me unless I chose to follow him. This year I am focused on becoming more faithful in being prepared emotionally, physically, temporally, and spiritually. What are your goals this year?
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