Reflection~Enos-Mosiah 3

Sorry; I accidentally posted my past reflection papers in a slightly incorrect order... Here's a missing one :)

Our Heavenly Father has given us all that we have. He has given us everything, down to a single moment’s breath. He hears and answers our prayers, and He leads and guides us through times of doubt and certainty alike. He gave His Only Begotten Son, our elder brother and Savior Jesus Christ, to atone for our sins, sicknesses, and sorrows. How, then, can we—we imperfect, inferior, inconstant mortal men and women—possibly repay Him? For all it entails, the answer seems a simple one: we can repay God for all that He has done and continues to do for us by giving ourselves to Him—all that we have, all that we are, and all that we aspire to become.

Final Reflection

This semester has been an eye-opening and uplifting experience for me. I have had so many wonderful times and met so many wonderful people at Brigham Young University, both inside and outside of class. I look forward to my Book of Mormon class next semester, where I will strive to learn as many important concepts and rediscover as many enlightening scriptures as I have in this class.

Reflection~Alma 1

My brother Steven left to serve a Spanish-speaking mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ogden, Utah when I was in sixth grade. He had completed a year at Brigham Young University before, so I knew what it was like to have him gone. All the same, I was worried about his going, and I knew I would miss him greatly, since I wouldn’t be able to talk to him whenever I wanted to for two years. I remember the day he left almost like it was last week. It was early in the morning, and I was crying. He hugged me and said goodbye. When he, my little brother, and parents left for Utah, I went back into my room. I was still crying, but I knew even at my young age that I could seek comfort through the words of the prophets. I opened my scriptures up and began reading.

Reflection~Mosiah 25-Alma 22

In the past, I have been prompted to speak with someone about the gospel. On too many occasions, I have ignored these promptings, and I still regret that decision. In reality, hardly a day goes by that I do not think of those sons and daughters of God who could have benefited from my sharing the gospel message with them. Even if they would have rejected the restored truths of Jesus Christ, I would have been able to feel the peace from the knowledge that I had at least given them the opportunity to accept it.

Reflection~Mosiah 11-29 and Addiction Recovery

The Savior knows and understands absolutely every single thing every single person goes through and experiences. Even in our times of deepest sorrow and private remorse, when it seems as though no one could possibly understand, Jesus Christ does. He provides us with the comfort and support we need to feel whole again. No matter the size or significance of the problem, He can aid us in our path to recovery—be it physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual.