Turn to the Lord not the world

A thought this morning helped me consider what I do when I'm feeling down or stressed or tempted...or some other emotion I don't like.

I think I have a tendency to turn to something more worldly or temporary instead of turning to my faith and something that will help more long-term.  Knowing me I'd go play a video game, play disc golf, watch a YouTube video, etc.  Why don't I, more often, turn to the scriptures, modern prophets, prayer, or things like that?

Some of this reminds me of the Israelites who would get bit by the fiery serpents but wouldn't turn and look at the brass serpent (Numbers 21:6-8).  Why don't/won't I turn to the Savior in those moments.  Why do I feel the need to take care of my problems on my own instead of allowing the Lord in to soothe and comfort?  My goal is to live now and in the future both physically and spiritually.  These seem like natural moments to "omvend," the Norwegian phrase for repent which literally means to turn around. 

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