I should start by saying that I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or a Mormon, if that make more sense, and this journal is my thoughts as I read the Book of Mormon.
I don't know if anyone will ever read this journal of mine. When I started it I never intended to publish it, but this morning I just felt like I should, so I did. If the posts don't read like they were written for public consumption, that is because they weren't. These are the raw truths and thoughts of my head as I read the scriptures. It's a very honest look at my mind and heart, so if you do end up here somehow, be gentle. All my imperfections are here bared and undisguised.
I always meant to read scriptures every day, but as you an tell from the title, and if you look at the archives, that does not really happen. In the past not being perfect at something has been cause to give it up completely. Which, as I'm sure you can imagine, has not been great for personal progression. At some point I realized that I just need to keep plodding along, so that's what I've been doing. And even though it isn't daily and it is far from perfect, reading the scriptures has been a huge blessing in my life, enhanced by writing down impressions and thoughts as I go.
It's easy for me to get lost in my mind as I read and not pay attention to what I am doing. Well, that happens with everything I do, actually. Writing a journal as I read has helped me really focus on the message and feel the Spirit and learn things as I go. There hasn't been a day yet when I haven't felt uplifted by this exercise.
I know that the Book of Mormon and the Bible come from God. He loves us and wants us to know Him and love Him. As I read these sacred texts, that is the experience I have, and I am so grateful for it.
