Recently I read an article by Dallin H Oaks, titled "No Other Gods" and "As He thinketh". There were several points in this particular article that really stood out to me to help me know where my focus in life should be. We should be aware of the God we serve and be aware of things like power, material possessions, careers, politics and family traditions. These things are but a few things that can get in our way of being on the right path. These things can keep us from worshiping in the manner God truly wants us to. The article goes on to remind us of the ultimate treasure that is placed for us - "marriage and the bearing and nurturing of children as part of God's plan". How often do we feel that we "need" something that later is tossed by the wayside. We need to remember why we are here on this earth and focus on who/what we worship and is our family getting our attention, not just have some of our attention but our undivided attention.
I find myself in a place in my life where my time raising my children is nearing its end. My girls are beginning to find their path in life and begin to take that path with their significant other. I take some pride in watching their choices when they are what they have been taught at home, I cringe a little when they veer off the path in a direction I don't agree with. I find myself hoping and praying that they will hear me whispering in their ear the best choice when they come to a fork in the road. In this same article, President Thomas S Monson reminds us, "Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, bu as the determination to live decently." It is not always an easy path to take the right path, but it is always worth it.
Here is a link to this article: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/no-other-gods?lang=eng
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