Leann and Melissa talk about ways to check in on our faith and improve our spiritual focus to better rely on Christ.
Ponder Questions:
Am I doing the things that keep my testimony and faith strong?
Am I doing the foundational daily habits?
Do I know whose I am?
Do I have a bedrock understanding of the gospel?
Am I going to trusted sources?
Am I accessing God's power by keeping my covenants?
What is my goal?
What is my current position on the way to my goal?
What course corrections do I need to make?
Am I using Jesus Christ's atonement?
Am I telling myself that I am a beloved daughter or son of Heavenly Parents?
Am I seeing the changes in my heart?
Invitation:
Assess where you are.
Ask yourself, \"Where am I on the covenant path?
Ask yourself, \"What can I do to strengthen and be steady in my faith?\"
References:
\"Ladder of Faith,\" Larry S. Kacher, April 2022 General Conference
Peculiar, in a Good Way, Mary Ellen Edmunds, pgs. 37-56
\"Divine Helps for Mortality,\" Dallin H. Oaks, April 2025 General Conference
\"Stay on the True Course,” Carlos E. Asay, April 1996 General Conference
\"Good, Better, Best,\" Dallin H. Oaks, October 2027 General Conference
\"Wholehearted,” Michelle D. Craig, October 2022 General Conference
“1 Samuel 17-18; 24-26; 2 Samuel 5-7 Part 2 • Bro. Mike Madsen • June 15-21 • Come, Follow Me,” followHIM Podcast, Jun 10, 2026
D&C 64:33
\"Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice,” Neil L. Andersen, October 2015 General Conference
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