Identify
the things that are needful in your life such as daily prayer, daily scripture
study, quiet time to ponder, or temple attendance and choose to be more
diligent in that area. Make a commitment to pray every day, read a few
verses of scripture every day, or set a goal to go to the temple on a more
regular basis. As we do these things more diligently, we will feel closer
to our Savior and know more readily of His love for us.
President Eyring said, "We are to learn our duty from the Lord, and then
we are to act in all diligence, never being lazy or slothful. The pattern is
simple but not easy to follow. We are so easily distracted. Studying the daily
news can appear more interesting than [studying the scriptures]. Sitting down
to rest can be more attractive than making appointments to visit those who need
our service. When I find myself drawn away from my priesthood duties by
other interests and when my body begs for rest, I give to myself this rallying
cry: “Remember Him.” The Lord is our perfect example of diligence. He is our
captain. He called us. He goes before us. He chose us to follow Him and to
bring others with us."
"Act in all diligence" by following the council given to us by the
Savior when he reminded Martha that "one thing is needful."
