I had the wonderful opportunity to read a message from
President Thomas S. Monson called, “Formula for Success.” In it he discusses
three parts of a formula that will bring you success and happiness. The first part
is “fill your mind with truth.” Truth does not come from the philosophies of
men. Rather the source of truth comes from God. Therefore we must look to the
scriptures, listen to the holy prophets, and follow the promptings of the Holy
Spirit. President Monson’s second part to his formula is “fill your life with
service.” He gives missionaries as one of the greatest examples of service to
the Lord. Currently I have two brothers on missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One is in frozen
Wisconsin, and the other is in balmy Bolivia. They are both incredible examples
of service to me. For two years they dedicate all of their time to spreading
the gospel of Jesus Christ to God’s children and helping them to receive saving
ordinances that will help them return home to their Father in Heaven. Each day
I strive to serve like they do. Part
three of the formula is, “fill your heart with love.” My mother is a wonderful
example of filling one’s whole heart with love. Everything my mother does is
for someone else she loves or is growing to love through her service. Through
her love and example I learned about the Savior’s, Jesus Christ, love for me. I
am grateful for the Savior’s infinite love.
As I pursue my career goals and start my own family, I never want to forget President Monson’s formula: fill your mind with truth + fill your life with service + fill your heart with love = “That great reward of exaltation in the celestial kingdom of our Heavenly Father.” I know this to be true.
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