Singing in the Rain!

I'm singing in the rain! As I play soccer! I learned just today that playing soccer in the rain is awesome. I could have stayed inside and watched TV because it was raining, but I decided to get out of the house. Was it cold? You bet. Am I still shivering as I write this? Only a little. The point is, I am glad I acted instead of allowing external circumstances control me.

I feel this lesson is important because we need to act and not be acted upon. As Elder David Bednar said, we are "endowed with agency." This helps me realize that I need to take control of my life, and not just go with the flow as many of us love to do.

So what am I going to change? I'm not sure yet, but I think it involves hard work, real estate, fun, and soccer in the rain!

Save the Temple!

   

     Or should I say, "The temple saves." This week I attended the LDS Regional Conference here in Provo. Two of the 12 Apostles spoke to us; which was awesome, but I learned the most from Sister Nelson. She declared (as far as I remember) that one of the best ways to prepare ourselves to receive the teachings of the prophets is to work in Family History and the Temples.
     This insight is very important because our Heavenly Father speaks to us through his authorized servants today. He offers us guidance, but if we are not prepared to receive that guidance, attending General Conference will do us no good. That's why I know that Sister Nelson taught me an important principle for my spiritual safety and closeness to my Savior.
    In accordance with this gained knowledge, I made the time to attend the temple this week and I could feel that gratitude of the people who could receive their saving ordinances because of my service. I also felt the amazing peace and Spirit that comes with temple service. It was great. I plan on making temple work more of a priority in my life.

Utlimate

I am a big Ultimate Frisbee fan. I started practicing with the BYU Men's Ultimate Club last week. I learned yesterday the importance of properly handling the disc. I learned how to reset the disc between the three handlers when the pressure is on.
This matters to me because I love the sport. I want to improve my game in order to play on higher-level teams in the future. As I learn how to handle the disc better, I will be able to contribute to my team's success better.
With this knowledge I plan to continue to practice with the BYU Club. One of the better players offered to help me and train me 1-on-1, so I'm going to practice with him to improve more quickly!