"For the fulness of mine intent is that I may persuade men to come unto the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, and be saved.
Wherefore, the things which are pleasing unto the world I do not write, but the things which are pleasing unto God and unto those who are not of the world.
Wherefore, I shall give commandment unto my seed, that they shall not occupy these plates with things which are not of worth unto the children of men."
Write in your "record" or journal things of a spiritual nature that can help teach others the Gospel and help others (especially your children and grandchildren) come unto Christ. Try not to focus on very worldy things that don't matter to others who will read it months and years after it is written.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
1 Nephi 4:6
" And I was led by the Spirit, not knowing behorehand the things which I should do."
Let the Lord lead you even if you don't understand why, what or how you're supposed to do whatever it is that he has prompted or directed you to do. With my new calling I definitely know that this is good counsel. Even though I feel completely inadequate with it I know that the Lord will lead me if I am humble enough to follow in faith.
Let the Lord lead you even if you don't understand why, what or how you're supposed to do whatever it is that he has prompted or directed you to do. With my new calling I definitely know that this is good counsel. Even though I feel completely inadequate with it I know that the Lord will lead me if I am humble enough to follow in faith.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
1 Nephi 3:19-20
" And behold, it is wisdom in God that we should obtain these records, that we may preserve unto our children the language of our fathers;
And also that we may preserve unto them the words which have been spoken by the mouth of all the holy prophets, which have been delivered unto them by the Spirit and power of God, since the world began, even down unto this present day."
The "records" or Scriptures were SO IMPORTANT to the Lord that he was willing to send Nephi and his brothers into harms way to protect them and keep them safe, and not only the scriptures but the record of geneaology for their family. How much do I honor the scriptures and the geneaology of my family? Do I treat the scriptures with respect? Do I honor my geneology or the geneaology of my husband's family by doing it? Wow, something I need to work on :)
And also that we may preserve unto them the words which have been spoken by the mouth of all the holy prophets, which have been delivered unto them by the Spirit and power of God, since the world began, even down unto this present day."
The "records" or Scriptures were SO IMPORTANT to the Lord that he was willing to send Nephi and his brothers into harms way to protect them and keep them safe, and not only the scriptures but the record of geneaology for their family. How much do I honor the scriptures and the geneaology of my family? Do I treat the scriptures with respect? Do I honor my geneology or the geneaology of my husband's family by doing it? Wow, something I need to work on :)
1 Nephi 2:16
" And it came to pass that I Nephi, being exceedingly young, nevertheless being large in stature, and also having great desires to know the mysteries of God, wherefore, I did cry unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften my heart that I did believe all the words of my father; wherefore, I did not rebel against him like unto my brothers."
If I have a desire to understand something in my life and "cry unto the Lord" through prayer he can open my heart because of my "great desires" and help me to understand it so that I can believe and have faith to be able to follow the counsel of the prophet, my bishop and other Priestood leaders...including my own Father and Husband.
If I have a desire to understand something in my life and "cry unto the Lord" through prayer he can open my heart because of my "great desires" and help me to understand it so that I can believe and have faith to be able to follow the counsel of the prophet, my bishop and other Priestood leaders...including my own Father and Husband.
1 Nephi 1:1
"I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days."
I have "goodly parents", have been taught well, and even though I've had trials or "afflictions" the Lord has blessed me and so I, too, should keep a journal or record of my life for my children, grandchildren and all others to read and learn from as I have learned and continue to learn from Nephi and his record.
I have "goodly parents", have been taught well, and even though I've had trials or "afflictions" the Lord has blessed me and so I, too, should keep a journal or record of my life for my children, grandchildren and all others to read and learn from as I have learned and continue to learn from Nephi and his record.
Book of Mormon Journal
I recently went to a 5-Stake Women's conference where Sister Beck (the General Relief Society President) and Sister Cook (the General Young Womens President) came to speak to the Sisters both young and old. I received so many spiritual impressions during that meeting...or as Nephi would say "...as I sat pondering in mine heart I was caught away in the Spirit of the Lord".
One of those impressions was actually Counsel from Sister Cook to "Read the Book of Mormon for just 5 minutes EVERYDAY!" Now I've always LOVED to read since I was little and love to read to my little Chandani everyday, but somehow I could "never" find the time to open my scriptures and especially not daily. I had feedings, diaper changes, bathes, naptimes, storytimes, singing times, mounds of laundry, meals to make, dishes to wash...who had the time to sit down and read the scritures daily?! I've heard all of my life to "read the scriptures", "read the Book of Mormon daily", "read a chapter a day"and it never came to pass (LOL) ...but for some reason the words "5 minutes" really caught my attention. 5 Minutes...really? I can make instant rice in 5 minutes! I CAN DO 5 MINTUES:) So I set my goal! I will read for 5 minutes everyday from the Book of Mormon, from start to finish and it doesn't matter if it's the morning or the night because I can spare 5 minutes a day.
Then suddenly the most miraculous thing happened...I started reading them EVERYDAY and not only reading them, but ENJOYING THEM like I have never enjoyed them before. I was interested in them, enthralled by the stories and loving every minute of them. I was no longer trying to quickly read them every morning before my busy day began. I wasn't falling asleep in them late at night, not remembering a single thing I had read. I wasn't even angrily trying to fit them in during a brief catnap or play session... because it was ONLY 5 MINUTES!
It was finally then that Spiritual Promptings and Insight began pouring out of me!!! I was relating the stories to me and seeing how they enhanced my life like never before. I began jotting down these impressions as I read and then it hit me... MAKE A JOURNAL... and better yet make an online journal to share with others who are delving into the scritures or even "wanting to" and poof... the Book of Mormon Journal was born! I hope my post will be both uplifting and inspiring to anyone who reads them. They are just "impressions" I had and my own interpretation as I've read so feel free to leave your own impression or insight in a comment and we can uplift and inspire each other!
One of those impressions was actually Counsel from Sister Cook to "Read the Book of Mormon for just 5 minutes EVERYDAY!" Now I've always LOVED to read since I was little and love to read to my little Chandani everyday, but somehow I could "never" find the time to open my scriptures and especially not daily. I had feedings, diaper changes, bathes, naptimes, storytimes, singing times, mounds of laundry, meals to make, dishes to wash...who had the time to sit down and read the scritures daily?! I've heard all of my life to "read the scriptures", "read the Book of Mormon daily", "read a chapter a day"and it never came to pass (LOL) ...but for some reason the words "5 minutes" really caught my attention. 5 Minutes...really? I can make instant rice in 5 minutes! I CAN DO 5 MINTUES:) So I set my goal! I will read for 5 minutes everyday from the Book of Mormon, from start to finish and it doesn't matter if it's the morning or the night because I can spare 5 minutes a day.
Then suddenly the most miraculous thing happened...I started reading them EVERYDAY and not only reading them, but ENJOYING THEM like I have never enjoyed them before. I was interested in them, enthralled by the stories and loving every minute of them. I was no longer trying to quickly read them every morning before my busy day began. I wasn't falling asleep in them late at night, not remembering a single thing I had read. I wasn't even angrily trying to fit them in during a brief catnap or play session... because it was ONLY 5 MINUTES!
It was finally then that Spiritual Promptings and Insight began pouring out of me!!! I was relating the stories to me and seeing how they enhanced my life like never before. I began jotting down these impressions as I read and then it hit me... MAKE A JOURNAL... and better yet make an online journal to share with others who are delving into the scritures or even "wanting to" and poof... the Book of Mormon Journal was born! I hope my post will be both uplifting and inspiring to anyone who reads them. They are just "impressions" I had and my own interpretation as I've read so feel free to leave your own impression or insight in a comment and we can uplift and inspire each other!
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