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Which Cross Have I Been Given to Bear?

Maybe the cross I've been given is riches and prosperity. Heavenly Father wants to see what I will do with the time and money I've been given. He wants to see if I will use my resources to help and serve others around me. He has given me a calling to care for the brothers in the ward and ensure everyone is taken care of. He wants me to understand and bear others burdens. He wants me to help those who are struggling.

That's what the priesthood or order of the son of God is. It's about turning outward and lifting others. It's about service and selflessness instead of self-serving and selfishness.

There are so many distractions and bright shiny objects all around. I can spend my time and money on so many different things. I can continually buy the latest video games or sports cards or other fun things for myself. Or I could use my means and time to help other people. That's what it's all about. It's not just a thing I do. It should be my main focus. It's hard to do that. Especially in a world where everyone is looking out for themselves. Social media is a very individual, selfish matter. But helping others also isn't as hard as we think. It just takes some humility, prayer, and a shift in focus.

It starts with a desire to change and a pleading to God for that help to do so. That's what I want.

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