"This is the desire of our hearts"

What is the desire of our hearts? Our hearts and desires are constantly being pulled in multiple directions by the many things in our lives that demand attention. For instance, do we desire money, fame, family, education? It's not necessarily a bad thing to desire money, or recognition, but we must be careful in the desires of our hearts, "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." In the midst of all our desires and aspirations it is important for us to remember where the focus of our hearts must ultimately lie. We must focus on things of true importance, namely our spiritual health and our relationship with Christ. In order to best judge our relationship with Christ, and best determine the true desires of our hearts we can ask ourselves a number of questions. Are we willing to stand as witnesses of Christ in all things and all places? Are we willing to mourn with those that mourn, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort? Are we willing to serve God and keep His commandments? Are we willing to enter into the fold of God? These are the questions asked by the prophet Alma to his people. When asked these questions they responded with joy saying, "This is the desire of our hearts!" And so it should be ours. We must find within ourselves the desire to answer yes to these question, and then act accordingly. This desire and focus will bring joy into our lives as we become friends with Christ and align our lives with the desires of God. And so I add to the words of Alma's people; to stand as a witness of Christ, this is the desire of my heart.