Friday, April 1, 2016

Ups and Downs and Faith

I've had a FANTASTIC semester, and a few challenges are finally starting to show their heads. As usual, they're tied with dating (Hee hee!) and finances.

I'm not very good at forecasting my finances. I would like to change that.

But anyways! So, here's a study about expecting good things to come, and having faith that things will work out.

Faith: 

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 
~~Hebrews 11:1

Faith is hoping for something you can't see. You want it to be true with all your heart, so you "keep up the good work" as I say, and keep trying even if you're not sure how it's going to work out.

I just need reassurance that my future is going to be as wonderful as I hope it will be. I mean, I've lived 23 out of my 90 years. That's about 20% .

Am I on the right path?
Will XXX want to date me?
How can I save more money?
Wwen will I take the LSAT?
How can I keep up my goodness on a regular basis?
Where will I work over the summer?

How much good can I create, and what sort of rewards do I notice in order to be motivated to continue doing that good?

Jarom: You are focused too much on people's resumes! Find somebody you like, not somebody you approve of!

What is a gospel marriage supposed to look like? And what advice can we seek from God, who is surely as eager to help us in this endeavor as he is in all others??

Gordon B. Hickley, "Make yourself worthy of the loveliest girl in the world. Keep yourself worthy through all the days of your life."

I guess the choice has come to me now. Do I believe in a marriage relationship that can be that amazing? Do I believe in miraculous love stories, where I meet Cinderella, and joy of joys, Cinderella loves me? The course of true love never did run smooth. So be brave! Don't give up! You are a solid, sharp young man. And remember: You are worthy of any girl in the church. The only thing you need to worry about is whether or not the girl likes you. So, make sure she feels special. Which you tried to do last night.

In order to make a girl feel special, I need to be confident myself. Admire her, let her know how much you admire her.

Write BXXX a thank-you card. That's classy.  :) 

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