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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Top Signs That We Have The Spirit With Us


1. We are upbeat and positive and helpful, even during times of inconvenience

2. We look for the benevolent purpose in the words and actions of others

3. We embrace challenges and use them for growth and improvement

4. We recognize the Lord’s hand in all things

5. We are quick to give the Lord and others credit for the success and achievements we’re fortunate to be part of

6. We put the Lord’s priorities before our own and trust him implicitly

7. We become a calming source in contentious or stressful situations

8. We focus on our blessings rather than what we lack

9. Our family and their peace and hope is our highest priority

10. We take accountability for things, even when they’re not our fault

11. We forgive others regardless of the transgression or its severity

12. We are genuinely happy for others’ success or good fortune regardless of our circumstances

13. Being loved is more important than being right

14. We try to view life from an eternal rather than temporal perspective

15. We have regular spiritual experiences

16. We feel an attitude of service and our tendency is to think of others first, donating our time, talents, and resources liberally

17. We avoid unrighteous pride and seek humility

18. We seek and follow spiritual promptings continually

19. We realize that the Lord is in control and we wait upon Him for He knows all and can perfectly see the end from the beginning

20. We make and keep covenants with God and each other

21. We live lives of cleanliness, righteousness and order

22. We care more about people that we care about things

23. We enjoy and look forward to prayer, alone and with others, every day

24. We avoid speaking negatively of others, their decisions and lifestyle choices

25. We pattern our lives, our behaviors, our communications, our hopes and priorities after the Savior Jesus Christ

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Bishop Wm. Calvin Hughes

November 23, 2010

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