Blessings: Day 2

Saturday, 28 May

Thought about several things this day (had the chance to clean the chapel, talk to family, get super happy family news, etc), but going with this.

I spent time paying bills and working a little bit with my budget. Also thinking about some friends, and the world in general. I am extremely thankful for the teachings of the church, based in revelation, about finances and money and temporal (and spiritual) self-reliance. I'm grateful my Mother had me read One for the Money when I was young, and that she and father taught me to live the principles our prophets have taught us. I'm thankful for the many church materials on the subject, for the incredible teachings in the handbook, etc. I'm thankful for tithing. And thankful for the teachings in Jacob 2 that explain the proper place for money. Christ's teachings about it, and many church leaders. And on and on.

Many of these things have "always" been part of my life, others have been available to teach and guide me as life's circumstance (good and not so good) have raised questions for me.

Last night, as I worked on my finances and thought about choices to come, I felt a great deal of gratitude for the truths that have shaped me and that empower me- right now empower me- to be a wise steward. They give me so much direction when making choices. Today the truths of the gospel, living prophets, and church materials blessed me!