Today in the 5th Sunday lesson we read a scripture from Nephi about how the people of Moses dies
from the fiery serpents because the way was too simple. And I thought about how it's so hard for me
to be consistent in my reading and praying. If it was something big and complicated, that would almost
be easier. But the easiness ends up being a stumbling block to me. And I worry about what to do to
be happy, and what to do to keep my family safe, and what to do to be better. But the answers are so
simple. Feast upon the word and pray always. That is the answer. And then I will know what to do and
then I can be led by the Holy Ghost. Every Sunday I commit to be better, to really do those things. And
I repent and commit again today. I'm grateful that I've started, and I pray that I will continue. Why do I
choose to hold myself back?
It was also striking to me today when Bishop said that Satan is trying to destroy my family, and trying
to destroy my children. It wasn't something new, but it did help me feel more committed. If there is
anything I want to fight to protect it would be those things. So I have to fight harder and not be lazy.
That's all there is to it!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
2 Nephi 30
I wonder if the division this is talking about between the wicked and the righteous will be a physical
one. Will there be a time when the Saints of God are gathered to avoid destruction? Or will it just
be a spiritual division? How will His people be spared while the wicked are destroyed by fire? Is that
metaphorical? Verse 11 is definitely not literal. And then after all the horror comes the millennium when there is truly literally nothing to be afraid of any more. What an awesome idea that is! I've never
thought about the significance of all the secrets of the wicked being brought to light. I guess I was more
innocent before, and didn't realize how many wicked secrets there are in the world. I think that's an
important part of not being afraid during the millennium, knowing for sure what is true. That in and of
itself is an amazing promise.
one. Will there be a time when the Saints of God are gathered to avoid destruction? Or will it just
be a spiritual division? How will His people be spared while the wicked are destroyed by fire? Is that
metaphorical? Verse 11 is definitely not literal. And then after all the horror comes the millennium when there is truly literally nothing to be afraid of any more. What an awesome idea that is! I've never
thought about the significance of all the secrets of the wicked being brought to light. I guess I was more
innocent before, and didn't realize how many wicked secrets there are in the world. I think that's an
important part of not being afraid during the millennium, knowing for sure what is true. That in and of
itself is an amazing promise.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
2 Nephi 29
When I was reading the article about Senator Hatch and the Hannuka song he wrote, it struck me
that the author called him a "philo-Semite" like so many Mormons. But this chapter explains that
phenomenon. What a beautiful doctrine to thank the Jews for the Bible, rather than accusing a whole
people for the death of Christ. It's such a Christ-like and Godly doctrine, it makes me happy to just think
about it.
Also I love how Nephi lays it out that it makes perfect sense that there would be more scriptures
because God talks to all of His children wherever they are, if they will listen. Of course there would be
other scriptures!
This scripture (verse 11) also seems to be reinforcing the conference talk we just had about writing
down revelation we recieve. Here God is telling us that He commands all people to write the words
He speaks to them. I feel a strong impression that is something I need to do better. Not just when I'm
writing in this scripture journal, but whatever the impressions may be. I'm grateful we just had a lesson
on that talk, to remind me of the promptings I felt as I listened to it the first time.
that the author called him a "philo-Semite" like so many Mormons. But this chapter explains that
phenomenon. What a beautiful doctrine to thank the Jews for the Bible, rather than accusing a whole
people for the death of Christ. It's such a Christ-like and Godly doctrine, it makes me happy to just think
about it.
Also I love how Nephi lays it out that it makes perfect sense that there would be more scriptures
because God talks to all of His children wherever they are, if they will listen. Of course there would be
other scriptures!
This scripture (verse 11) also seems to be reinforcing the conference talk we just had about writing
down revelation we recieve. Here God is telling us that He commands all people to write the words
He speaks to them. I feel a strong impression that is something I need to do better. Not just when I'm
writing in this scripture journal, but whatever the impressions may be. I'm grateful we just had a lesson
on that talk, to remind me of the promptings I felt as I listened to it the first time.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
2 Nephi 28
It is so easy for us to justify a little sin. We all say, I'm not perfect, I'm not ready to give up....whatever it
is. But the Lord knows I'm trying. I forget this isn't how it works sometimes. We have to repent and try
to be really truly perfect everyday. I'm grateful this is pointed out as one of the false teachings in this chapter. It's too easy to fall into that trap for me.
This really is a profound discourse on the flaws of the teachings of churches in this day. It's couched in
much more elegant language usually, but this is what they teach. How sad to believe that God's work is
done and miracles and revelation have ceased. How grateful I am for the gospel!
I wonder how the false churches will fall in the last day. Does that mean when Christ comes and tells
them they are wrong, or is it before that? It is going to be painful and terrible, either way. I wish I knew
better how to warn my neighbor! I love that the Lord tells us again He does it from love, so that they can
repent and not be captives of the devil. Another example of trials that really are blessings.
It's also easy to see the lies of the devil Nephi discourses about here. How some are angry at things
that are good, and some are too pacified, and some believe there is no hell and none of it matters. I
can see those things in the lives of people I love. And the argument against the end of revelation here
is brilliant, too; the Lord told us he would teach us line upon line. Who can tell God He is done, and we
know everything now. How sad that people want to!
is. But the Lord knows I'm trying. I forget this isn't how it works sometimes. We have to repent and try
to be really truly perfect everyday. I'm grateful this is pointed out as one of the false teachings in this chapter. It's too easy to fall into that trap for me.
This really is a profound discourse on the flaws of the teachings of churches in this day. It's couched in
much more elegant language usually, but this is what they teach. How sad to believe that God's work is
done and miracles and revelation have ceased. How grateful I am for the gospel!
I wonder how the false churches will fall in the last day. Does that mean when Christ comes and tells
them they are wrong, or is it before that? It is going to be painful and terrible, either way. I wish I knew
better how to warn my neighbor! I love that the Lord tells us again He does it from love, so that they can
repent and not be captives of the devil. Another example of trials that really are blessings.
It's also easy to see the lies of the devil Nephi discourses about here. How some are angry at things
that are good, and some are too pacified, and some believe there is no hell and none of it matters. I
can see those things in the lives of people I love. And the argument against the end of revelation here
is brilliant, too; the Lord told us he would teach us line upon line. Who can tell God He is done, and we
know everything now. How sad that people want to!
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