Desire the very best gifts

[Stacy]

What do you desire?

Our desires in this life will leave a lasting impression on the life to come. Lets explore the importance of our desires and how they can bless our lives and the lives of others. Our desires are so important we will even be judged according to the desires of our heart.

For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts. (D&C 137:9)

We should diligently select righteous desires based upon Gospel principles. Our desires should be directed towards strengthening our families, blessing the lives of others, and building the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.

Another, reason our desires are so important is that Heavenly Father gives to us according to our desires.

Heavenly Father has said

And then, behold, according to your desires, yea, even according to your faith shall it be done unto you. (D&C 11:17)

Every person should desire to receive spiritual gifts. Gifts of the spirit are endless in possibility and you can receive them to assist in all aspects of your life. In many ways the Gifts of the Spirit can shape the events in your life.

During our pre-mortal existence we developed talents. We possess those same talents here on earth. Our talents can be enhanced by receiving gifts of the spirit. The Lord instructed:

Seek ye the best gifts (D&C 46:8)

Heavenly Father has given all of us a spiritual gift

For all have not every gift given unto them; for there are many gifts, and to every man is given a gift by the Spirit of God. (D&C 46:11)

We have been given gifts to do good, to strengthen ourselves and others. Our talents and gifts help us assist in the work of the Lord. He has said:

To some is given one, and to some is given another, that all may be profited thereby. (D&C 46:12)

Developing our talents and gifts is expedient in fulfilling our purpose or calling in this life.

As we focus on righteous desires and live the basic Gospel principles our lives will improve and our desire to do the lords work will increase.

The Scriptures tell us:

Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work; (D&C 4:3)

Therefore, brothers and sisters I urge you to love and live the gospel principles and to desire the very best gifts. That you may experience the fullness of joy in this life and in the life to come! And that you maybe an instrument in the hands of the Lord and help him bring to pass much good in this generation. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.