"...the voices of fear and pride entice us to ignore or procrastinate what we know deep inside that we should do." p. 121
"Many words can describe the barriers that rise up as we consider coming more fully to Christ: rationalization, dishonesty, ignorance, ingratitude, insufficient faith." p. 122
"Fear and pride immediately attempt to counter our positive thoughts of faith and prayer..." p. 122
"False pride and erroneous fear are connected because of our mortal insecurities, which Satan constantly tries to use against us." p. 122
FEAR
"The first response from Adam after transgressing was that he felt afraid, and that fear led him to hide from God rather than seeking Him out." p. 123
'LOVE CASTETH OUT FEAR'
"Three basic principles are central to receiving this blessing in our lives: (1) look to Christ, (2) build upon the foundation of Christ, and (3) press forward with faith in Christ." p. 124
PRIDE
"...pride describes a swollen sense of self and a diminished view of God, a person overstating his own importance." p. 125
"The minute we think that pride is no longer a problem is the minute it is a problem." p. 125
Robert Louis Stevenson: "Sooner or later everybody has to sit down to a banquet of consequences." p. 126
"When we direct our pride toward God, it is in the spirit of 'my will and not thine be done.'" p. 126
"The opposite of pride is humility." p. 126
BECOMING AS A LITTLE CHILD
"It fascinates me that as the Savior came to the Nephites, He spoke of becoming as a little child both before baptism and after baptism." p. 127
"As we humble ourselves, we care less and less about propping up own ego and more and more about submitting our own will to the will of the Father." p. 128
"It is never too late to reach out to the Savior" p. 130
LANCE
The next morning, Lance texted Hailey:
Lance: Hey!
Hailey: "Hey" back.
Lance: About last night ...
Hailey: I had a great time. Are we still getting together tonight?
Lance: Yeah, I'm still planning on it. 7? You pick where we eat this time.
Hailey: Sounds good. I'll be ready. I work til 6, and I have a test tomorrow morning, so I might have to dip out early tonight.
Lance: No prob.
...
Lance: Hey, I want to apologize for maybe coming on too strong last night. I just really ... IDK. I just wasn't thinking.
Hailey: Lance! Thanks for this. It was nice. Really.
Lance: I thought so, too. I like you a lot. But maybe...
Hailey: We barely know each other? I just wanted to make sure we're not going too fast with all the ... IDK ... y'know what I mean?
Lance: Totally. I've been trying to become a better person and I just felt like I maybe crossed a line last night. Just wanted to make sure we're still good.
...
Lance: So, we good?
Hailey: YES! We are good. I appreciate you reaching out. You're a sweet guy, Lance ... let's just take it a little more slowly with all that stuff. You good with that?
Lance: Totally. Can't wait to see you tonight.
Hailey: Me too!
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