Better

Word for 2014 is Better

I was inspired by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's talk in the ensign to choose BETTER for my word this year.

"The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago.  The second best time is now." ~Old Proverb

It emphasized on not waiting for the perfect time to start.  Start now and work everyday becoming a little better than the day before.

Better:

1. Greater in excellence or higher in quality. 2. More useful, suitable, or desirable 3. More highly skilled or adept 4. Greater or larger: 5. More advantageous or favorable; improved  6. Healthier or more fit than before 7. To make better; improve 8. To surpass or exceed 9. To become better
"Every sister who stands for truth and righteousness diminishes the influence of evil.  Every sister who strengthens and protects her family is doing the work of God.  Every sister who lives as a woman of God becomes a Beacon for others to follow and plants seeds of righteous influence that will be harvested for decades to come."  ~Elder Ballard
My goal is to do better than I did the day before.  Simple but powerful.  If I just try everyday to be a little better than I can become great.   I want a stronger relationship with my Heavenly Father and draw closer to him with knowledge from the scriptures, by coming to know the Holy Ghost as a friend, to give what is out of my control to Him, our Savior Jesus Christ.  I am so grateful for the God Head and that they are there for me and Love me.
The Young woman theme from our church has hit me with new light this past year.  I grew up from the age of 12 till I went into Relief Society reciting this theme every Sunday.  Now as a woman with a family of her own this phrase or recitation has brought on New light and meaning for my life.  I changed it up a bit and made it just for me. 
I am a daughter of my Heavenly Father, who loves me and I love Him.  I will stand as a witness of God at all time and in all things and in all places as I strive to Live these values which are; Faith Divine Nature Individual worth Knowledge Choice and Accountability  Good Works Integrity  and Virtue. I believe as I come to accept and act upon these values I will be prepared to strengthen my Home and my family, To make and keep sacred covenants, to remember the ordinances I have participated in in the Temple and go back often and take part and feel the spirit in those ordinances that take place in the temple, and enJOY the blessings of Exaltation. 
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I want to be better than just good  I want to strive everyday to be better and someday I just might be at my best.
I struggle with staying focused on the good that is in front of me sometimes and seem to dwell on things that can bring me down.  It is a part of life and we all have those struggles.  I pray to have the faith that with my Heavenly Father and my dear Savior who has felt it all, that I can rise above those thoughts, the heartache, the depression, the craftiness that enter's my mind that can cripple my soul.  So through Him I can become strong in fighting Satan; that I can live a better life that He gave as a gift to me. Better is all I can be :)