Am I a true "penitent and humble seeker of happiness."? 
Am I "perfectly honest and upright in all things:"
In Chapters 27-29 it talks about teaching the people and helping them to change their ways to follow our Savior Jesus Christ. I feel like sometimes we as humans for some reason have to allow ourselves to hit rock bottom before we will ask for help from God. I'm not sure why that is. In these chapters it talks about being happy and righteous. Sometimes life isn't all it's cracked up to be and even when we are righteous and doing what we should we don't always get what we want. Why is it then that we obey the commandments? What is it that keeps us getting up in the morning and working hard?  I think it is because no matter what we are blessed for our efforts. Sometimes I don't put as much effort into something as I should and for some reason or another I am blessed still.  These chapters are a lot about missionary work and bringing people unto Christ. I am not sure what to do in order to bring happiness to others. I'm not a missionary any more but I have been asked to be Relief Society President again and I need to figure out how to improve attendance and visiting teaching in our Relief Society. I need to figure out how to preach the work unto the people that they may understand and desire to change their hearts. 
That's when you know that you really trust the lord
                                          "Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less." -- C.S. Lewis
Blessing: I'm thankful that I am able to learn and grow in this life through my trials and tribulations but also that God is always there to show me that he truly does care for me and wants the best for me.
Blessing: Thankful for the blessing and opportunity I have to serve; Relief Society.

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