Before all of this happened, the Lamenites and Zoramites were
enemies. How does mutual hatred overcome so much? I guess it is similar to Russia
and the U.S. as allies in WWII. I think I assign more meaning to relationships sometimes,
when they are really about accomplishing a common goal. I know God’s way is love,
but it is also important to be wary and protect your responsibilities, be it your
country, or in my case, my family.
When Alma saw that the people were beginning to be disobedient
and hard-hearted back in the land of Nephi, the first thing he did was gather his
children to teach them the gospel and bare testimony to them. He was the leader
of the church, and responsible for all of the people, but his priority was still
teaching the gospel to his family first. Sometimes it easy to make sure I take care
of other responsibilities, to other people, but let things like family scripture
study and family home evening slide. I need to be more deliberate in my mothering.
I haven’t been putting though and planning in to teaching my children lately, but
just kind of clawing my way through each moment as it comes. There are so many things
taking up my thoughts and emotional energy with the move and how busy things have
been, that I really need to refocus on my first priorities.
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