The Alan Steele Family

The Alan Steele Family
I love this family of mine

Monday, June 10, 2013

Our plans have changed again. Though we are still working toward our goal of Alan going for wind energy. It is becoming a rough road. We have lost our client and therefore soon to lose my consultant status if we do not find someone else. I feel discouraged a lot because I feel I have worked so hard and gotten out of my comfort zone, but I do not see progress yet. We are keeping the faith that things will work out in our favor if we do as the Lord has command us. We are working to keep the spirit in our home and learn of our Savior so we can give to others and take care of ourselves. I feel like I constantly fight with myself to get things done and to call people to give them information about Isagenix. We need help. If I could just keep the spirit with me I believe that people would know this is a good product and company to get involved with and earn a little extra money or bring in an income to support their family. How do I do this? Just keep going and talking to people?  We are becoming desperate. I am afraid people may be able to see this though we do control it. How do we get past the discouragement and negativity? How do I get my children taken care of and let them know that I do love them and would do anything for them? How do I show them I am doing this so we can have a better fuller life and help others as the Lord has helped us?

I just read this talk: https://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/general-relief-society-meeting/2012/09/the-lord-has-not-forgotten-you?lang=eng

I have also read this scripture and the sections in the institute manual for them:

Jacob 2:17-19
17 Think of your abrethren like unto yourselves, and be familiar with all and free with your bsubstance, that cthey may be rich like unto you.
 18 But abefore ye seek for briches, seek ye for the ckingdom of God.
 19 And after ye have obtained a hope in Christ ye shall obtain riches, if ye seek them; and ye will seek them for the intent to adogood—to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry, and to liberate the captive, and administer relief to the sick and the afflicted.
This is from the institute manual:

    Jacob 2:12–19. “Before Ye Seek for Riches”

  • Jacob taught that God does not condemn the wealthy for their riches. Instead, any condemnation comes from their pride or misuse of their abundance (see Jacob 2:13–14). Some of the people of Nephi chose riches rather than God as the center of their lives. Their search for wealth led them to persecute their brethren rather than assist them (see verses 18–19).
    President David O. McKay
  • President David O. McKay (1873–1970) counseled us to be cautious regarding that which we seek. Though we may obtain almost anything we work for, it may come at a high price: “What seek ye first? What do you cherish as the dominant, the uppermost thought in your mind? What this is will largely determine your destiny. … You may win in this world almost anything for which you strive. If you work for wealth, you can get it, but before you make it an end in itself, take a look at those men who have sacrificed all to the accomplishment of this purpose, at those who have desired wealth for the sake of wealth itself. Gold does not corrupt man; it is in the motive of acquiring that gold that corruption occurs” (Treasures of Life [1962], 174–75).
  • President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, provided additional instruction concerning the pursuits of life:
    “We want our children and their children to know that the choice of life is not between fame and obscurity, nor is the choice between wealth and poverty. The choice is between good and evil, and that is a very different matter indeed.
    “When we finally understand this lesson, thereafter our happiness will not be determined by material things. We may be happy without them or successful in spite of them.
    “Wealth and prominence do not always come from having earned them. Our worth is not measured by renown or by what we own. …
    “Our lives are made up of thousands of everyday choices. Over the years these little choices will be bundled together and show clearly what we value.
    “The crucial test of life, I repeat, does not center in the choice between fame and obscurity, nor between wealth and poverty. The greatest decision of life is between good and evil” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1980, 28–29; or Ensign, Nov. 1980, 21).

      Jacob 2:17. “Free with Your Substance”

    • In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, fast offerings assist the poor and needy. Church leaders encourage members to be generous with their offerings. Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin (1917–2008) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles provided counsel regarding how much to contribute:
      “How much should we pay in fast offerings? My brothers and sisters, the measure of our offering to bless the poor is a measure of our gratitude to our Heavenly Father. Will we, who have been blessed so abundantly, turn our backs on those who need our help? Paying a generous fast offering is a measure of our willingness to consecrate ourselves to relieve the suffering of others.
      “Brother Marion G. Romney, who was the bishop of our ward when I was called on a mission and who later served as a member of the First Presidency of the Church, admonished:
      “‘Be liberal in your giving, that you yourselves may grow. Don’t give just for the benefit of the poor, but give for your own welfare. Give enough so that you can give yourself into the kingdom of God through consecrating of your means and your time’ (Ensign, July 1982, 4)” (in Conference Report, Apr. 2001, 97; or Ensign, May 2001, 75).
      We have so many plans and ideas how to serve others and to experience the great wonders of the world. To help others get to where they need and want to be. To give freely of our abundance to others that need it. To give to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for humanitarian aid , to build temples, to help the scouts, to help the addiction program, and to help the missionaries. We would also like to go on missions. We want to give to other organizations as well. Like the Light House Mission that helps those who have addiction problems as well. So many other organization for our youth and for the welfare of our own souls do we want to give. So much to do. I must pray every day to have the spirit with me to get the things done I need to get done and to get where I need to be. Heavenly Father and the Savior love me and all of us. If I just have faith and give him my burdens He will help us. Then to show gratitude by share what we have with others. Must pray often and just know or believe!! BE PATIENT!!

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