Assignment Number Three

In this weeks assignment we learned all about the miracles the Lord performed while he was on this earth. The scriptures talked about When the Lord fed thousands of people with only a few loaves of bread. It also talked about the Lord calming the seas and healing more people. This section of the scriptures just made me appreciate more the life of our savior and makes me want to be a better person for Him and so all of His work does not go to waste.

I decided to do choice 3 of Unit 2 because i am in love with children and i just think they are the greatest things in the whole world and i have always loved when they come up in the scriptures or when the Lord tells us to be more like the little children because i couldnt agree more and i can 100% relate to the loving tenderness He has for them.

Choice 3: Matthew 18:1–14. “Become as Little Children” 

1. Review Matthew 18:3–4 and Doctrine and Covenants 78:17–18. Explain in writing the ways we are like little children. In these verses, how does the Lord say He will help us?

      Children are not perfect, however they have certain qualities that we must have in order to make it to the kingdom of heaven. They are more perfect then us because they have yet to be tainted by the world around them. There are many things about children that we can have if we make the effort. We can be like little children if we obtain the characteristics of children, humble, willingness to learn, meekness, ability to believe. We are just like these little children because we are suppose to learn from those around us. From the leaders of the church, from our parents or friends, from the presidency. We soak up all we can about the gospel and apply it to our lives just like a child would when learning the ways of life. We are also like little children because when we repent we are in a sense starting our lives over again, we are at the stage of childhood where we are creating ourselves. we are turning ourselves into the people we will be for the rest of our lives. 

      The Lord will help us be as little children because He will never leave anyone behind. He says that He will save that which was lost. He will not leave us on our own and although it may be hard for us to be like little children and to start over. believe me i have tried many times to change little things about myself and to become more humble and more christ like and it is really hard! But whenever i get on my hands and knees and ask Him to help me, i feel a little bit of the burden lifted off my shoulders. He is aware of our struggles. And He promises to never leave us behind. He will care for the one that is struggling just like a shepherd would save one lost sheep. He is always there for us. And i can testify that he is looking to guide us in the right direction if we just try our hardest. 

2.  Read Mosiah 3:19 and list the ways in which we are to become as little children

We must become like children by becoming

submissive

meek

humble

patient

full of love

we must be willing to do what the Lord asks us to do just like we would listen to our parents when we were young

We must face the punishments of our actions

We must let go of the natural man and be like we were before the world tainted our views and our pure qualities. 

All of these things will help us become more like little children. The verse says that we must let go of the natural man because it is an enemy of God. Everything that we as adults think we need can be contrary to what the Lord knows we need. We need to trust in him and His guidance just like if we were children trusting in our parents and their wisdom.

I think that there is nothing on this earth more pure than a little child and i pray everyday that i can become more like them and draw myself closer to the savior as each day passes. I know that i have a lot of work to do. but i also know that the Lord will never give up on me or leave me behind. it is comforting to know that i am never alone and while i am on this journey to find myself, the Lord is also looking for me to show me who i am.