Again we were talking about the Law of Consecration in Doctrine and Covenants class today. Dr. Holzapfel brought up the interesting point that some of our consecration is to our families--its not all just giving away to the church or to those we don't know (which is pretty much how I have always viewed it).

I received the distinct impression that my education has everything to do with consecration. Before my mission I did a year at BYU. I essentially coasted through all of my classes, ending up with a 3.5 GPA. While this is a decent GPA, if I would have put in real effort to study and excel in my classes (all of which were pretty easy), I could have gotten a 4.0.

I really regret that I didn't put in that effort. On my mission I resolved to do better, and to really take my studies seriously. My goal was to prioritize my academics, and get straight A's. The semester is now over half-way done, and I am solidly on track to achieve that goal--it has been miraculous! It just feels like time after time the Lord has made me equal to the tasks at hand; through His grace and mercy I am achieving my sacred goals.

Now I know why: I have been doing my best to consecrate my education to the Lord--and for the welfare of my future family. That is why I have seen so many tender mercies in my studies! I know that my family will be my most important stewardship, and it will be my solemn responsibility to provide for them throughout my life. Consecrating my education now is one of the best ways I can prepare to fulfill that responsibility.

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