Goals

Dear family and friends,

As another week slips by, the familiar scene of me and my companion
sitting side by side writing our families reminds me of how precious
our time really is. The way we use our time surely shows the respect
and love for our creator who freely gave it to us. Being here in
Spain, a day does not go by without seeing a game played on the local
30 tapas bars within a mile radius. When I think of the word "goal"
two things come to my mind. (1) A plan that can assist us to reach our
greatest dreams and desires, and (2) the word the announcer yells as
we watch extremely talented people live our dreams and desires.

As children of a Father in Heaven we need to realize that our time
here is short and that we cannot waste even a second of it. Let's
choose now to not waste our time and do what needs to be done! In D&C
107:99-100 it says...

99 Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the
office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.

100 He that is slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand, and he
that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be
counted worthy to stand. Even so. Amen.

I would have to say I'm pretty good at setting goals, but when it
comes to actually carrying them out I don't do so well. Something that
has really helped me is being accountable and involving someone to
help me be accountable. At the end of each night my iPad goes off and
my companion asks me if I completed my goal. There is no worse feeling
than saying to your companion, at that moment,"no".  
I am so thankful for this great experience. I invite you all to:

1. Learn your duty
2. Act with all diligence
3. Never be Lazy

You are children of God! You can do it!

Love,
Elder Owens