Leah's fabulous life journal

Repentance means a lot to me because I have been through my own personal trials and it is great to know that once you have fully repented of your sins, they will be forgotten. It does always worry me that I won't repent to the fullest or that I will miss out on an important step but as long as I want to do all the necessary things and my heart is in the right place. I am so grateful that Jesus atoned for my sins. He also has gone through what I have, so it is great to have someone that understands. When the Saviour prayed in the garden of Gethsemane, he took upon himself everyone's sins. I can barely cope with my own so I don't know what pain and suffering he experienced. I am very thankful!!! The steps of repentance are: Recognising what you have done is wrong Confession Restitution (putting things right) Remorse/Godly sorrow Saying sorry Repenting Forsaking (not doing it any more) Forgiveness

In Proverbs 4:7, it says that wisdom is a principal thing. Also in D&C 90:15 it says to learn about good things like languages and books. D&C 130:18-19 it says that whatever intelligence we gain on the earth will taken with us when we are resurrected. The more knowledge we gain on the earth, the bigger the advantage we will have in the future. It is definitely very important to learn as much as we can and try really hard to make the most of the opportunities we are given so we can develop and benefit when we return to heaven.

This year my form tutor was mrs looker and our head of house was mrs turner. Mrs looker is leaving though so we will have some new form tutors. I made good friends with Georgia b, Chloe, margi, anashe and jalilah. They were all in my tech group this year. In my exams I got 100% in maths. I was extremely happy!!! This year I took my grade 3 exam for piano and passed with merit. For gym and dance our theme was the little mermaid and we came 3rd. Last year we came 2nd when I choreographed it. I started dance this year with miss Natalie doing ballet and modern. I also participated in the main production that happens every other year. I want to continue this year by also doing tap, pointe and contemporary. I think it was a successful year! Year 9 now!!!

 Blessing on the Bread     O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen. Blessing on the Bread Blessing on the Water     O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this water to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them; that they may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen. Blessing on the Water We need to remember the atonement an...

Heart attacks are good because you cut out hearts write nice messages and stick it all on someone's door. This is what we did on a youth night in young women's. I think that everyone was really surprised when they came home to find it all! I would have been. So I decided to do something similar for my granny. I used scriptures like D&C 18:10 Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God. I also put in mini messages to show her my gratitude and love.

I find that prayer is really useful and comforting to know that we have it. I know that I can use prayer in my times of need and that Heavenly Father will listen to me. These are some scriptures about faith: Hebrews 11; Alma 32:17-43; Ether 12:6-22; and Joseph Smith -HIstory 1:11-20

7 And it came to pass after many days there were a goodly number gathered together at the place of Mormon, to hear the words of Alma. Yea, all were gathered together that believed on his word, to hear him. And he did teach them, and did preach unto them repentance, and redemption, and faith on the Lord. 8 And it came to pass that he said unto them: Behold, here are the waters of Mormon (for thus were they called) and now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light; 9 Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life-- 10 Now I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you aga...