Ammon

Currently, I'm studying the Book of Mormon in Alma 17.  This is the story of the journeys of Ammon and his brothers to Lamanite country to hoping teach and convert them to the Gospel.  

This story begins with Ammon.  He and his brothers split off and go in different directions.

Ammon ends up in the area where Lamoni is the king.  Ammon is brought before the king who is a descendant of Ishmael (Alma 17:21).  Lamoni is pleased to find that Ammon wants to be there and immediately wants to marry one of his daughters to Ammon.

Ammon says, “Nay, but I will be thy servant.” v.25

That really is the key to success—to serve God.

“He came not to seek the glory and honor of men, but to seek the honor and glory of His Father, and to accomplish the work of His Father who sent Him.  Herein lay the secret of His prosperity, and therein lies the secret of the prosperity of every individual who works upon the same principle.”    President Lorenzo Snow

1.    Is Heavenly Father pleased with my efforts?

2.    How might I improve so that I might accomplish His work?

3.    How can my efforts to serve accomplish both #1 & #2?

4.    What are my priorities?

So often I wear myself down trying to serve that I forget to care for myself or my family.  Usually it’s me that takes the hardest hit.  Then, I get worn down and I break usually in the form of anger or sickness.  That’s not good.

The Key to Becoming a Servant-Leader

1. Seek the honor and glory of Heavenly Father

2. Accomplish the work of Heavenly Father

“For behold, this is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.”  Moses 1:39

How can I help?