Pay it Forward

Mosiah 18:1-3
 1 And now, it came to pass that Alma, who had fled from the servants of king Noah, repented of his sins and iniquities, and went about privately among the people, and began to teach the words of Abinadi—

 2 Yea, concerning that which was to come, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and the redemption of the people, which was to be brought to pass through the power, and sufferings, and death of Christ, and his resurrection and ascension into heaven.

 3 And as many as would hear his word he did teach. And he taught them privately, that it might not come to the knowledge of the king. And many did believe his words.

I've always wondered if I would be one to be converted...would I believe Abinadi? How is it that only Alma believed? But without Abinadi and Alma, thousands upon thousands of people wouldn't have been converted unto the gospel of the Lord. Chain reactions are all around us in ways that we would never expect. When I think about how much my actions can affect others, I want to be a better person. Who knows whose life I can change if I choose to be Christlike, or otherwise?

There is a boy named Silas here at BYU. He is such a an example of "pay it forward. He is always giving. When he gives, he makes those around us want to give. He is really good friends with two of my roommates, and one day he brought over some chocolate milk for us all. It seriously made my day! I started looking for ways to do things like that.