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As we focus on learning from last year, we can draw strength from the lessons learned and the growth we’ve experienced. By reflecting on these lessons, we can build a stronger foundation of faith that will guide us through the challenges of the new year.
Scripture
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”—Romans 15:4
Quote
“Learning the lessons of the past allows you to build personal testimony on a solid bedrock of obedience, faith, and the witness of the Spirit.”—M. Russell Ballard
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Living the Principle: Learning from Last Year to Strengthen Faith in the New Year
- Reflect on key experiences: Take time to ponder the moments from the past year where you felt spiritual growth or learned valuable lessons, both positive and challenging.
- Identify areas of growth: Recognize where your faith has strengthened and where you can continue to improve, setting specific spiritual goals for the new year.
- Commit to consistent action: Apply the lessons learned by actively seeking opportunities to live with greater faith, whether through prayer, scripture study, or serving others.
Meme
This Day in Church History
1940: The First Presidency releases a statement on the military, indicating that the church will not knowingly call young men on missions to have them avoid the draft established in the United States.
1948: A report indicates that the total value of relief supplies sent to the Saints in Europe after World War II amounts to $ 1,736,000.
How are you learning from last year? What lesson has strengthened your faith, and how do you plan to carry that lesson into the new year?
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Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
