How I live my faith

I will be the first to say that I am far from being perfect. However, I do my best to live the teachings of Jesus Christ and to follow His example in all that I do. I pray numerous times each day to strengthen my relationship with my Heavenly Father. I thank Him for all that He has given and done for me, and I ask for His help in accomplishing important tasks. I try to set aside time every day to read the scriptures and to think about His teachings.Each day is filled with opportunities to serve and uplift others, so I try to recognize and take advantage of those opportunities to be like Jesus Christ. On Sundays I attend a singles congregation, and we are organized into groups that we call our "family". I have accepted the responsibility to be the leader of our group. We meet each Monday night for a spiritual lesson, an activity, and some tasty treats. It's an opportunity for us to get to know each other and to provide fellowship and support. My roommate and I also have the opportunity to visit each month with several other members of our congregation. We share an uplifting message, find out how they're doing, and provide any service for them that they need. One thing that is difficult for me about being a single college student is that it's very easy to be selfish and to think only about myself and what I need. I'm very grateful for the opportunities that I have through church to think about and serve others. It makes me feel so much happier, and I'm able to become a better person.