Annabelle Y.

16, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

It’s hard to find time to “think celestial,” because I’m very busy. I have big exams to focus on, and sometimes it’s a challenge to strengthen my relationship with God. It can be really hard to balance.

Even though it’s a challenge, I think Heavenly Father will prepare a way. He has commanded us to come unto Him and help others while also learning a lot in this life. We can be like Nephi and say, “I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded” (1 Nephi 3:7).

When I’m able to find a place to sit down and open up the scriptures, I’m able to think about ways I can help others. I’ve had promptings to send texts to loved ones asking if they’re OK. It strengthens me to hear someone say they had a bad day but their day got better because of a message I sent to them. It softens my heart to know that I was able to listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost and help them.