Daily Thoughts

In the D&C I read that we need to assemble together so we can instruct and edify each other and learn about the laws and commandments of God.  It's important to attend our church meetings where we can learn to act in holiness before the Lord.  D&C 43:8-10 "And now, behold, I give unto you a commandment, that when ye are assembled together ye shall instruct and edify each other, that ye may know how to act and direct my church, how to act upon the points of my law and commandments, which I have given. And thus ye shall become instructed in the law of my church, and be sanctified by that which ye have received, and ye shall bind yourselves to act in all holiness before me—  That inasmuch as ye do this, glory shall be added to the kingdom which ye have received. Inasmuch as ye do it not, it shall be taken, even that which ye have received." 

In the Old Testament we read that woe will come unto those who spend their days with drinking, but do not regard the work of the Lord, nor consider the operation of His hands.  Isaiah 5:11-12 "Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!  And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the Lord, neither consider the operation of his hands."

Some scriptures with a thought booklet tell the story of Jesus washing His disciples' feet.  He then explains that just as He served them by washing their feet, they are to follow His example by serving each other.  Sometimes we look down on servants, thinking they are worth less because of their menial work.  But actually this is not true at all!  Jesus tells us that to serve others is one of the greatest things we can do, and that we will be happy if we do so.  Look around you today as you go about your daily life.  Are there people you can serve?  Are there things you can do to make the lives of others better?  When you look for opportunities to serve others, learn to see concerns beyond your own, and contribute to the well-being of others as you serve them, you'll find yourself living a happier life, as you follow the example of the Savior.  John 13:4-5, 12-17 " He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.  If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.  For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.  Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.  If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them."