Life's Lessons Learned

If I were to examine my life,
Would I like who I have come to be?
Have I learned life's lessons, though there's strife?
Did I listen to those who coached me?
All I have learned has shaped my destiny.

Prayerfully, I'll reflect on my life.
Have I kept the Lord close beside me?
Did I stay strong though there's fear of strife?
Did I say no when things tempted me?
All I have done has shaped my destiny.

I'll set high goals to improve my life.
And create what will inspire me.
Consistently, I will pray through strife.
I will think of those who have taught me,
With my eyes on the things that will shape me.

- Elder Wirthlin

45–47, Joseph B. Wirthlin, May 2007,
“Life’s Lessons Learned, ” Ensign