More.

A few weeks ago in Sunday School, our teacher shared a story with us about Joseph Smith. He was sitting down to dinner with his family and they only had some johnny cakes. So as Joseph blessed the food he said "We thank you for these johnny cakes, but we would like more." Then someone knocked on their door with some super delicious food. (I can't remember what exactly but I think it was a ham or something.)

This cool story really hit home fore me.. Since I've really been trying to start over and be a better person I've been standing up to temptation or as some people call it "punching Satan in the face." Today I had the opportunity to do some not-so-good things and I thought of this story and I said "Heavenly Father, I am choosing not to do this and thank you for giving me this strength... but you've better have some pretty awesome blessings waiting for me." I asked for more.

Now I also think this is a good opportunity to talk about the key role of gratitude in this concept. BE GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE... and prepare yourself to receive all of the blessings set aside in heaven. And always have the best intentions.. When asking for more, make sure it does not stem from temporal gain but a desire for eternal profit. And these things are more closely linked than you may originally think.. just be careful. I know I have to be.

But Joseph Smith didn't just ask for more when it came to food. When he was 14, he asked for more. And nearly immediately after he asked... he received.

Ask for more. You (usually) deserve it. And Heavenly Father would love to grant you happiness if you obey him and ask.

Knock and ye shall receive more.