The Lord has said, “It is my purpose to provide for my saints . . . but it must needs be done in mine own way” (Doctrine and Covenants 104:15, 16)
1. Exercise faith in jesus christ
Exercising faith in Jesus Christ is essential because the Lord has said that he will provide for his Saints. Our loving and kind Heavenly Father wants each of us to have all the necessaities in life so that we are better able to serve Him by helping others.
5. Work: Take responsibility
Thou shalt not be idle; for he that is idle shall not eat the bread nor wear the garments of the laborer. D & 42:42; Wherefore, the Lord God gave unto man that he should act for himself. Wherefore, man could not for act himself save it should be that he was enticed by the one or the other. ....they have become free forever, knowing good from evil; to act for themselves and not to be acted upon ....2 Nephi2:16, 26
6. solve problems
Just as the Lord expeceted the brother of Jared to solve the problem of light in the 16 barges, so he expects to solve our own problems. As we do so our capacity increases and the Lord blesses us with divine inspirationa and guidance. D&C 42:42; 2 Nephi 2:16, 26
8. communicate, petition & listen
Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart. D&C 8:2
10. show integrity
And I would that ye should remember, that whosoever among you borroweth of his neighbor should return the thing that he borroweth, according as he doth agree, or else thou shalt commit sin; and perhaps thou shalt cause thy neighbor to commit sin also. Mosiah 4:28
11. seek learning & education
And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.
Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God D&C 88 118-119
12. stay on task, receive ordinances
Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest. D&C 84:20