​My question in my scripture study today was how to help my neighbors who are experiencing physical suffering. I want to take away their physical pain and disability. We've offered to help with yard work and would run over there right away if needed. The answer I received was not how to help physically or how to take away the physical discomfort. I had an inspiration to offer to show them more of The Book of Mormon videos. They've watched some with us. My concern is that my neighbors will think we only want to talk about gospel subjects. I read in Alma 3 that after the war between the Nephites and the Amlicites, thousands of "souls [were] sent to the eternal world, that they might reap their rewards according to their works, whether they were good or whether they were bad, to reap eternal happiness or eternal misery" (Alma 3:26). This reminded me that I can offer to my neighbors and they have a choice. There is always a choice. Then in Alma 4 I read how Alma was sorrowful because of the afflictions and inequality of his people. He wanted to relieve their suffering. He didn't do their yard work. Instead he gave up the judgment seat "that he might preach the word of God unto them, to stir them up in remembrance of their duty" and he saw "no way that he might reclaim them save it were in bearing down in pure testimony against them" (Alma 4:19). My answer was to serve as Alma served and as Jesus served---to offer the gospel through my testimony.

I am concerned my offer will be rejected, but Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught us, "Understand that it's not your job to convert people. That is the role of the Holy Ghost. Your role is to share what is in your heart and live consistent with your beliefs. So don’t be discouraged if someone does not accept the gospel message immediately. It is not a personal failure. That is between the individual and Heavenly Father. Yours is to love God and love your neighbors, His children. Believe, love, do. Follow this path, and God will work miracles through you to bless His precious children" (Ensign, May 2019, "Missionary Work: Sharing What Is In Your Heart").
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I will serve as Jesus served. I will share my testimony with my neighbors.

​My daily question for my scripture story was "How do I disrupt myself?"

I listened to a podcast about creating instead of competing by disrupting yourself. https://www.ldsliving.com/pages/allin-e77-whitney-johnson-create-compete

And this past weekend I joined many other writers in the 2020 Virtual Storymakers Conference. As with every conference I've attended, I hoped I'd propel my career forward with an agent and book deal. Instead I learned that I have a lot to learn . The classes offered encouragement and excellent writing tips and a connection with other writers. Since the conference was virtual, registration is still open. I highly recommend this conference. https://ldstorymakersconference.com/

For my daily answer I read Mosiah 20 and 21. I learned for myself that I need to humble myself, ask in prayer (cry mightily to God), and my heart needs to be soft. Ammon helped to deliver the people of king Limhi. I need to accept help from others. And I need to witness and testify of the answers I receive by sharing them with others.
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I don't need to turn my life upside down, but I need to be okay with feeling disrupted and uncomfortable. That's how I will learn.

​My daily question for my scripture study today was, "What does personal revelation mean to me?"

When I study the scriptures to receive personal revelation, I notice phrases and write those down. The phrases that I noticed today from Mosiah 24 were, "pour out their hearts to him; and he did know the thoughts of their hearts," "lift up your heads and be of good comfort,""stand as a witness," and "the Lord did strengthen them." Having the knowledge that the Lord knows my heart, comfort, the ability to stand as a witness, and strength are all blessings I've received from personal revelation. I also learned from the story in Mosiah 24 of Alma's people being delivered from bondage. Alma was told by the voice of the Lord what they should do. Sometimes I "hear" a voice with direction. After Alma and his people escaped, "they poured out their thanks to God." I received the personal revelation that I should kneel and thank the Lord for receiving personal revelation. As I did that, I received the understanding that I can talk to God. Isn't that incredible? I, Docena Holm, can talk to God.
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What personal revelation means to me is that through the gift of the Holy Ghost I can Hear God daily and often. He comforts me, gives me direction, strengthens me, and encourages me to repent and turn to Him.