Hope in action.

"As you let go of pride and begin to consider bringing God back into your life, you will start to think in more prayerful terms."

I really want to pray more. I feel sometimes that I might pray too much and I should do things on my own occasionally, but I seem to get into trouble that way too. Maybe I wait too long. I would really like to think in more prayerful terms.

"At last you will begin to experience the healing effects of breaking out of self-imposed isolation."

I am looking forward to meeting new people and having friends that have some of the same goals or like minds. Look forward to having friends that are more positive and encouraging. Oh I know I will keep the friends I have but it would be great to have more encouragement and new ideas for progression.

"The desire to communicate with God will lead you to study the words of modern and ancient prophets."

I really want to study the Ensign which is sitting on the table here staring at me. I really need to find time to just sit and study. There is so much and I think I take too much time up. There is just so much I want to know and learn and overcome but never enough time. I will just have to keep going.

"As you write your thoughts, you will receive additional impressions from the Spirit, Study prayerfully and the Lord will give you answers to your questions and needs."

I need to pray in the morning and evening. Please stay with me because I really need the Spirit with me to accomplish what I need to. I Love studying the word of the Gospel. It is so empowered.

"A great place to begin your is with the verses at the end of each chapter in this guide."

I wasn't sure at one point if the questions counted because I want to do more but sometimes I do not have time to do more. :(

"Take a few minutes every day to seek what the Lord desires to communicate to you."

I am excited to learn more of what the Lord would have me do and to know what He thinks of me as I continue through my day. I am excited to overcome my addictions and be a better person.

"Believe in God the Eternal Father and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost" " ...We at least had some knowledge of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. We may even had a simple belief in Them, but often we did not connect our personal struggles with our need for God's power in our lives."

This is so true I have struggled with many of these addictions for many many years and I did not realize that they were addictions until I began to have my own family. It just didn't occur to me that these would strain some of my relationships and upset my Husband and my children in many ways. I am seeking recovery and desire change or transformation for myself.

"Our testimonies are that you can come to know the perfectly united love of the Godhead by watching for evidence of Their love and power in your life and in the lives of others."

I am learning why we don't do certain things and why we do do some things. I need to let go of things so I can progress. Forgive and forget. Move forward with faith and be believe that everything is for our good.