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Changing Perspective

I did not grow up in a place where the church was very strong. Up until recently I have not felt like I've stood on very solid religious ground. I have said my share of swear words, told my share of dirty jokes, watched R rated movies, and so forth. But that does not define me. I am not my sins. As I've tried harder to increase my testimony, I've realized more and more that those thing that I've done in the past are not part of who I am. Not anymore at least. I used to identify myself as a bad person because I would do bad stuff. But I'm starting to see myself as a good person who has the potential to be better.

This thought is kind of hard to express because I still haven't been able to fully identify it, but basically, I am starting to see the changes living the gosple is making in my life. I am not the same person I was even a couple months ago. I have come a long way from that point and I am glad that we as humans are so hard on ourselves so that we can keep ourselves in check. I would rather have that than think I'm doing well and not see where I need to improve. I'm glad I can see my flaws. I am recently discovering that I don't have to let those things define who I am or dictate my behavior.

As I go through this week I'm going to try and keep an eternal perspective of my progress. I'm going to try not to get discouraged by how much more I need to progress or how much more I have to learn and grow. Instead I'm going to try to look at how far I've already come and use the knowledge and experiences I've had to spread light to others. My hope is that I will be able to start seeing the potential and capacity I have to develope good habits rather than feed off of the bad ones. I'm exciting to see where this experiment of character takes me.

This gosple is true and real. I love having that belief reconfirmed to me as I seek out ways to live it more fully. Heavenly Father is mindful of us and if asked sincerely, He will provide for us in all our times of need. I belive these things to be true and I will continue to act in faith on that belief until it become knowledge.

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