Experience

Faith has roots in personal experience. I should have an experience, even if it's in my own mind, that confirms my empowering belief.

Kindness and Peace

For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. Isaiah 54:10

Peace

Peace is the calm confidence that nothing is threatening me. It's the absence of fear

Daily Ponderings: By Much Prayer and Faith

D&C 26:2

And all things shall be done by common consent in the church, by much prayer and faith, for all things you shall receive by faith. Amen.

I can pray and ask about things I need to do.

Blessed in All Things

From Brook P Hales October 2024 "Mortality Works!"

"...they are blessed in all things..."

ALL things

Glory in My Infirmaties

From Brook P Hales October 2024 "Mortality Works!"

"...[I will] glory in my infirmities..."

An infirmity can transform me if I let it.

Kinder

From Brook P Hales October 2024 "Mortality Works!"

"I sincerely hope that as a result of my life's experiences - good and bad - I am kinder to others, treat others as the Savior would, and have greater understanding for the sinner..."

This I Know: Doing

I can try to get things done instead of preemptively quitting.

Daily Ponderings: This Is My Voice

D&C 25:16

And verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my voice unto all. Amen.

I should listen for His voice, and do as He invites.

Daily Ponderings: It Shall Be Given Thee

D&C 25:11

And it shall be given thee, also, to make a selection of sacred hymns, as it shall be given thee, which is pleasing unto me, to be had in my church.

He will give me the gifts I need if I ask.

This I Know: Possible

It is possible to set aside fear, anger, and sadness.

Daily Ponderings: That I May Send My Servant

D&C 25:6

And thou shalt go with him at the time of his going, and be unto him for a scribe, while there is no one to be a scribe for him, that I may send my servant, Oliver Cowdery, whithersoever I will.

I can listen for His guidance.

This I Know: Take Care

I can take time to take care of my family.

Daily Ponderings: Thou Art Called

D&C 24:19

For thou art called to prune my vineyard with a mighty pruning, yea, even for the last time; yea, and also all those whom thou hast ordained, and they shall do even according to this pattern. Amen.

He has a good work for me to do, and He will help me do it if I ask.

This I Know: Softness

I can be soft instead of hard and brittle.

Daily Ponderings: Except I Shall Command You

D&C 24:13

Require not miracles, except I shall command you, except casting out devils, healing the sick, and against poisonous serpents, and against deadly poisons;

I can do what I want, but I should listen for countermanding orders, and do them when they come.

This I Know: Patience

Things will work out in time.

Daily Ponderings: Thou Shalt Have Strength

D&C 24:7

For thou shalt devote all thy service in Zion; and in this thou shalt have strength.

He can strengthen me to do hard things if I ask for His help.

Joy

From Russell M. Nelson's October 2016 "Joy and Spiritual Survival":

"...The joy we feel has littls to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives."

Still

From L. Todd. Budge's October 2024 "Seek Him With All Your Heart":

"Being still, however, requires more than just making time for the Lord - it requires letting go of our doubtful and fearful thoughts and focusing our hearts and minds on Him."

I need to have a still place inside of me that I can enter even amidst external chaos. A center of peace. A Holy of Holies that can't be touched.