Jesus Christ—Gifts and Expectations

"Why don’t we go all the way with the Lord—not part way? Why don’t we sacrifice all of our sins—not some of them?

She was a young girl. She had sacrificed her worldly plans to spend long, tedious hours at work in order to provide for and raise her younger orphan brother, but now she lay on her bed dying of a sickness.

She called her bishop, and as she talked to him in her last moments he held her rough, hard, work-calloused hand in his. Then she asked the question, “How will God know that I am His?”

Gently he raised her wrist and answered, “Show Him your hands.”

Some day we may see that pair of hands that sacrificed so much for us. Are our hands clean, and do they show the signs of being in His service? Are our hearts pure and filled with His thoughts?" ~ Jesus Christ—Gifts and Expectations

By President Ezra Taft Benson

 

 Full article: http://www.lds.org/ensign/1988/12/jesus-christ-gifts-and-expectations?lang=eng

The bible tells us to be like him. We also all know that our works are not what allows us to be resurrected and return to our Father in Heaven but that Jesus' perfect example and sacrifice is what allows us to return to our Father in Heavens presence. We are also told:

 'For God shall bring every ^awork into ^bjudgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.' ~Eccl. 12:14 

Similar can also be found in Matt. 16:27

I also love this one 'be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only', James 1:22

 

 So our works on earth do matter. We will be judged on the things of our hearts, whether we strive for good or evil.

 

Just Happy

Wow, I cannot express enough how nice it is to have my mind back. To feel so happy inside!! It is so wonderful to enjoy life again. I am feeling more love for those around me again. I am not feeling trapped in my own body anymore! Getting back into the swing of things is harder than I would like but I am on my way there.
I have a great family that stands by me through all the hard times, especially my amazing spouse. He truly shows people what dedication and commitment are really about. I could not have asked for a better companion. I am also so grateful for my neighbors and the support they have given me in my times of need and I have started some great friendships I hope can last.
I am most grateful for my Savior and his never wavering love for me. Without him and the Gospel of Jesus Christ I would not be the same. Reading my scriptures has helped me move forward in better ways and is one of the only reasons I survived these last few years. I love my Savior so much and I hope I can show him how much I love him and am grateful for all he has done for me.