For those of you who don't know me personally, I need to preface this entry by explaining a bit about myself;
I've grown up with very amazing abilities. I've been an artist my whole life, I LOVE to write music, I can dance, I invent, and I do parkour, and most people tell me that I am exceptional at all but 2 of those fields.
Along with all of that, I am a very curious person, like to philosophize, study people, and learn more about how the universe works. I love to teach and explain my ideas to people, and there's a lot I know that I would love for the world to know, so I teach things when I can.
In simple terms, I am not bragging, only stating this so this entry makes sense; many people consider me to be very smart and talented.
Again, not bragging, just making sense of this entry. It's just another thing I need to be VERY grateful for.
Anyway...
I was pondering the knowledge given to me in surplus, thinking over how crazy it is for me to know, or seem to know, so much about certain subjects, wondering if the knowledge given to me is just the philosophy of an isolated, out of touch kid with a big ego, or actual knowledge of an inspired kid. I read the scriptures spontaneously landing in Daniel chapter 1.
I read about how Daniel refused the kings meat, and him and his 3 friends were given knowledge and understanding above all others. I then realized, my knowledge is mostly a result of the fact I have both given so much attention to TRYING to follow the commandments, and being healthy.
Why would eating or being healthy just grant you knowledge? We're promised in Doctrine and Covenants section 89 that those who follow the Lords law of health, if not, try to be healthy throughout there lives, will find "great treasures of knowledge." This is easily overlooked!
"18 And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones;
21 And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen."
- Doctrine and Covenants 89: 18-21
A while ago I came REALLY close to slipping back into unhealthy habits, but continued to avoid such decisions and actually felt prompted that such decisions would grant me knowledge. I realize the promptings have totally come true. All these things are gifts from the Lord, and I'm EXTREMELY GRATEFUL FOR THEM!!!
I talk the most in Sunday School, am one of the most talkative in institute classes, (I have my quiet days) have been given AMAZING knowledge concerning socialization and interpersonal dynamics, an abounding surplus of ideas, AMAZING IDEAS, and talents.
I HAVE SO MUCH TO BE GRATEFUL FOR.