Living the Abundant Life

I found this great message by President Monson from the January 2012 Ensign. Just thought I would share a bit of it today because it is just what I needed.

Living the Abundant Life

Having a Positive Attitude

A in my ABCs refers to attitude. So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment.

We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace, and contentment may we choose a positive attitude.

Believe in Yourself

B is for believe-in yourself, in those around you, and in eternal principles.
Don't limit yourself and don't let others convince you that you are limited in what you can do. Believe in yourself and then live so as to reach your possibilities.

You can achieve what you believe you can. Trust and believe and have faith.

Face Challenges with Courage

C is for courage. There will be times when you will be frightened and discouraged. You may feel that you are defeated. The odds of obtaining victory may appear overwhelming. At times you may feel like David trying to fight Goliath. But remember-David did win!

Courage is required to make an initial thrust toward one's coveted goal, but even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve.

Have the determination to make the effort, the single-mindedness to work toward a worthy goal, and the courage not only to face the challenges that inevitably come but also to make a second effort, should such be required. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, "I'll try again tomorrow."

May we remember these ABCs, cultivating a positive attitude, a belief that we can achieve our goals and resolutions, and the courage to face whatever challenges may come our way. Then the abundant life will be ours.

Life can be so hard. Sometimes even when we know that we are doing what we should be doing things don't always go as planned and we feel overwhelmed or discouraged. But I know that if we do the things that President Monson suggested and have faith that our Heavenly Father loves us and is there to help us everything will be okay. We can do it : )