Learning, ever learning

So,
My whole life I have gone in search of answers to specific questions in a very random manner. I say a prayer that Heavenly Father will bless me to find the answers I am seeking. I then open the scriptures, and whatever page I fall on, I read. How I ever came up with this method of answer searching I do not know. But now I have decided that it must stop! The other morning I was praying that I could understand a little better how to help one of my sons. I randomly opened to a story in Alma where the Nephites and the Lamenites are waring and the Lamenites are seeking revenge. Yep, not exactly the answer I was looking for. So, I prayed again, and I was reminded how Joseph F. Smith was reflecting on the atonement when he was given section 138 of the Doctrine and Covenants. So I started "reflecting" on the Savior. I was then reminded again of Sister Becks talk- when she talks about mothers "nurturing as Christ nurtured". I started thinking about how Christ nurtured. What a lovely thing to think about! It really has helped me to be more patient with my children and to instantly repent when I speak to gruffly with them. I want to nurture as Christ did.

Now segueing -I asked my sister in law how she thought Christ nurtured. She said, "Feed the Hungary and clothe the naked". I got a good giggle out of that. She asked why I was laughing so I told her she was right! and that it was just a funny image. She then went on to say, not only should we feed our children when they are humgry, but we should be happy to do it, because it is our job. And when our children wet their pants, we should not be cross with them, but happy to get them in to clean dry clothes. Oh my sweet Sheri with so much insight and wisdom- thanks for putting up with me, my questions, and thanks for being my sister in law! I love you!
Thanks Heavenly Father for letting me know one of your very own elect ladies!

I am sure I will learn much more, but my family and I are already benefiting greatly from my goal to spend a little time in the scriptures daily with pen and paper near by.

Month 1

During this first month, I will "spend some time in the scriptures daily" With pen and paper near by. A lot of times I have said, I don't know where to fit it all in. So, I have decided. Every time I have the urge to "jump on facebook" I will sit down and read a scripture or two. The last three days this has led to some pretty exciting study in faith. Galatians, Alma, and the references from Sister Becks April 2010 conference talk. Loving the study time-and the extra cleaning time. It also comes as perfect timing, as my oldest two have gone to school. Now life is care free! :) So this months training program * spending a little time in the scriptures, will go through October 14th. On October 14th, I will add something else on, continuing to follow the daily scripture routine. I am really excited about this. It is so similar to a marathon training program, where you add a little at a time. With the blogging aspect, I hope to add accountability and hopefully inspire others to improve as well!
During this month I will ponder on what to work on next month. There are so many things to choose from. I am considering things like doing a daily general house cleaning, a four day a week exercise program, weekly temple attendance, 1/2 hour of scheduled "date" time spent with each child daily, some time playing an instrument, etc. So like the title says, there will be 12 things that I make habit during the following year. I will probably blog about it once at the beginning of the month and once at the end- and only during the month if I find the goal needs tweaking.
Here I go, My 12 month make over experience.