"The Successes and Failures of the Day"

Last night I watched a YSA broadcast by Brother Christofferson.... which was AMAZING. I will admit, sometimes, (I might even say MOST times) I am a little bored during YSA broadcasts, but this one not only had my attention, it had so many of those "WHOA!" moments! Brother Christofferson was talking about the importance of living for TODAY, even though making future plans is also important. I don't think I had heard anyone talk directly about this before, and at first I was kinda skeptical, but it was truly an amazing message.

One of my favourite parts was when he spoke about his Mom having cancer when she was young and going through something like 16 rounds of rigorous chemo, which was really hard for her. When she was really struggling, she said to her Mother, "I don't think I can do 16 more of these treatments!" to which her Mother replied, "Well can you go today?"
"Yes."
"Well that's all you need to do for now."

Such a simple story, but so powerful to me ! What an amazing message! GAH I just loved it, (and definetly haven't done it justice... here's a link to the video!
http://lds.org/study/prophets-speak-today/unto-all-the-world/elder-christofferson-addresses-young-adults?lang=eng)

So as he neared the end of his address, Brother Christofferson spoke about how even our smallest efforts to be more Christ-like are good, and that Heavenly Father appreciated EVERY good thing, no matter how small. We hear this all the time, but it really hit me last night... I think because I am the kind of person who is never REALLY content with life or myself; there is always something I am working on, or some way I am trying to become better and improve myself, and when things don't go perfectly I get discouraged, but this message really helped me to realize that EVERY time I succeed even in a little way (!!) I am a little bit closer to being like my Heavenly Father, and he is pleased with my efforts!
He went on to encourage us to, "when we lay down in our beds at night, look back on the successes and failures of the day"... so that is what I've decided to do.. maybe a little late to be an official New Years resolution, but I'm gonna call it that anyway.

(Sidenote: I've kinda rushed though this, cause it was just eating me up inside because I knew I should write it, so I apologize if I don't make much sense, but I need to get to sleep tonight... tomorrow is my first day of practicum! I'll let you know how it goes!)

January 11, 2010
Successes:
Got to school on time and safely (despite yucky weather).
Made an effort to have SINCERE morning and evening prayers.
Read my scriptures.
Worked on my church calling.
Started this resolution!

PS. I finally chopped all my hair off, (notice the impression picture from my last post... one of these days I'll get around to posting the before and after pictures, promise!)