My Motto - I Choose This Day to Serve The Lord

I wrote a motto for myself quite a few years ago.  I forgot about it for a while, but now it's something I read everyday.  I believe we each have a purpose here on earth.  I don't know what mine is for sure, but I'm trying to do my best everyday to accomplish what God would have me do.  I wrote my motto to help me remember who I want to become.  You can write your own, or you are welcome to use mine - but only if it is the same thing that you want too.  If you don't want to do these things - write your own.  It can be however long or short you want it to be.  Mine is rather long - but there was a lot of things I wanted to remember.  haha.  I'm sure I could probably cut it down shorter - but now I'm too attached to the words and I like it the way it is :)

I Choose This Day To Serve The Lord

I choose this day to serve the Lord. 

As I strive to be an instrument in His hands, I will:

Put aside my own desires as I prepare myself each day mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to do the will and the work of the Lord.

Keep all of His commandments and follow the counsel of His prophets and apostles.

Live a worthy life so that the Holy Ghost can abide in me constantly.

Stay out of the devil's territory at all costs.

Not compromise my eternal salvation, nor procrastinate the day of my repentance.

Diligently search and ponder on the scriptures that I might gain answers and spiritual knowledge.

Pray by the Spirit and quietly listen for His answers.

Act upon His promptings.

Seek for opportunities to serve my fellow men - not for the praise of men, but in secret.

Do all that I can to magnify my calling in HIs church and in life.

Never tire of doing good and going the extra mile.  

Always forgive others, never taking offense, having charity towards all mankind.

Not gossip, but seek to praise my fellow men.  

Overcome the natural man and I will become as a little child - "submissive, meek, humble, patient, and full of love." (Mosiah 3:16)

Replace all my fears with faith.

Use the talents that He has given me to further His Kingdom.

Trust in the Lord's plan for me and all mankind.

Be obedient, humble, and endure to the end.

Always pay my tithes and offerings.

Go to the temple often.

Be a woman of virtue and integrity in all things.

Strive to be the kind of wife and mother that will help lead her family into the Celestial Kindgom.

Always make time to laugh and time for the important things of life - God and Family.

Not fear man, God's opinion is more important. 

Faith, Hope and Charity will be my constant companions. 

Seek wisdom, righteousness and peace all the days of my life.

Not judge, nor be selfish, nor idle.

Strive each day to become more like Christ and to draw closer to the Lord.

I choose liberty and eternal life, not captivity and death.

I choose this day to serve the Lord,

For "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (Phillipians 4:13)

- Jessica