Spiritual goals are something of a personal nature and I hinge on whether such topics are suitable for public posting on a blog. However, where one draws the line between bearing testimony and crossing into the field of the sacred, I hope, is a line easily understood when encountered. Which is why I hope to express some thoughts on spirituality and my current areas of exploration on this blog - to record for myself and maybe one day my children who will hopefully have access to this recorded information.
At times when I sit in Relief Society I hear of all the spiritual benefits of following Gospel principles. Which really are more valuable than anything material. And yet, regardless of how shallow, I want to say hey, there are lots of tangible blessings too. Of course these things are given after faith and are seen with a spiritual perspective and not a cynical one. But God can give us all that we actually need, temporally and spiritually. Of course this brings to mind the scripture of the birds that they care not what they wear, when they will eat, and when they will next find cover and yet they have what they need to live. And I have to note that I refrained from using the word "survive" as one can live with only the necessities and still live a happy and fulfilling life. Of course I preach but have little experience with true poverty. And yet it is something that I truly believe, and when my circumstances have changed temporally I try my best to believe in and live this principle. But I digress, as I hope to eventually record the spiritual as well as the temporal blessings received in my life - as I see them. Other goals are present in my mind, such as understanding the twelve apostles of the new testament as individuals and to learn the differences between the Gospels. I'd also like a deeper understanding of the old and new testament. Which I hope in turn will help me to understand the God of the Old and of the New testament.
And finally I've heard of the book called "The God Who Weeps" by Terryl and Fiona Givens through another popular blog. At first I thought that this type of book wouldn't appeal to me, not to say that I don't believe in a God that has empathy and mercy for His children - because I definitely do. I just didn't think I needed to read a book about it. However, I have this urge to read it. I'm hoping to find it at the library, but if not I may have to make the investment and try it out. Here's to hoping that the two reviews I read were reliable!
