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The theme this year is D & C 115:5
Verily I say unto you all: Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations
 I really like this scripture and I'm so glad it's the theme this year. Leaders are always telling us to be an example and stand out or stand up for what you know is right. Like the pioneers, we have trials that will test us, but our trials are not harder than theirs. They are just different. 
In High School I know I'll have to remember this theme. I have great friends and amazing family. For me maybe the most important thing will be to arise to the amount of homework I'll have:)  I know I'll have to shine forth too and be a missionary. Seminary will help so much and I'm so thankful for my experience with it last year. I learned so much about the Old Testament. I'm trying to read D & C by the beginning of school and I'll hopefully have my Patriarchal Blessing by then too. I'm so thankful for the gospel and for prayer. I know The Book of Mormon is true and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I'm so thankful for my family and friends and all the opportunities I have to strengthen my testimony and develop talents. I know there is a plan for me and I love living it everyday. I know Heavenly Father wants the plan to end up in heaven and last forever. I'm doing my best to hold on to the rod that is following my personal path. 
 Salt Lake Mormon Temple

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