Day 16: Staying Strong

Satan has had thousands of years to perfect himself in tempting everyone to the point where some don't know what to believe anymore. I know I get tempted every day with something, and sometimes it's something so little, I don't even really recognize it as something Satan is up to. It really is hard to stay good every single day. Not just "good", but "being like Christ" good. In fact, right now it's impossible. Sometimes I feel like I am no where near being as righteous and as in tune as our beloved prophet and the apostles. When I hear them humbly say " I have much to work on." It makes my stomach clench with guilt because if they're feeling inadequate, where do I start with myself?

Yet at the end of the day when I say my prayers, I can still feel the warmth of the love Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for me, and specifically me, every day. Because they know deep down who I really am, and what I'm really trying to become. They have given me the tools I need to work on becoming like them throughout my whole life. Even when times are hard for me, I keep the Savior close in my mind and heart. Sometimes I'm ashamed to say that when things are going really well, I forget to keep him that close all the time. That's one of my many flaws.

But I'm trying to stay strong. And having their support behind me is really all I need. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have blessed me with the scriptures always around me, a temple a few blocks away, and a loving and supportive family. How can I not stay strong?