while seeking for this joy we must face many choices and challenges. The choices we make will shape not only us, but also the outcome of our life on this life and after. When we choose to do good, this increases our POWER to chose and do good. Our agency is strengthened. "As we obey each of our fathers commandments, we grow in wisdom and strength of character. Our faith increases. We find it easier to make right choices." Start small, follow the spirit as it prompts you. It may be something as simple as "put your phone away and get back to work" it may seem so unnecessary or just doesn't matter, but by excersizing our faith to listen to the small promptings it will help build us up to be ready to accept and face the larger challenges and promptings. Be careful because this works both ways. If you continue to ignore the promptings you will become more stiff necked and may even ignore the most obvious signs and warnings.
i know this journal entry doesnt actually explain true joy. that is just what came to me after doodling that. after all this is from my personal journal and i already understand what true joy is. it comes from service to others and continually seeking to better your life and the lives of those around you. true joy is found in doing the lords will. and that is to love one another.
