Today I've been thinking a lot about peace, and how much Christ taught the importance of it. He says more than once in the scriptures "Peace be unto thy soul". He is, after all, the "Prince of Peace".
I know I want to constantly feel peace in my life. And I have learned from experience that the only way to truly feel inner peace is through Christ. By using the atonement and letting Christ help me with my problems.
I know that Jesus Christ is the master of peace, and he wants me to feel at peace with my life. And I can do that as long as I'm living my life the way he wants me to, and I'm worthy to be guided by the Spirit.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Day 141
“Testimony will come to you in pieces as parts of the whole truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ are confirmed. For instance, as you read and ponder the Book of Mormon, verses you have read before will appear new to you and bring new ideas. Your testimony will grow in breadth and in depth as the Holy Ghost confirms that they are true. Your living testimony will expand as you study, pray, and ponder in the scriptures.”-President Henry B. Eyring
I'm focusing on that quote today. Especially because I feel like that quote applies right to me and what this blog experience has done for me. I know I don't update this every day like I originally planned on doing, but I have made more of an effort to read the scriptures and/or general authority talks every day, and I have felt my testimony grow stronger because of it. Just like what President Eyring said, verses and chapters have stood out to me so much more with studying every day. Now I can see why it is so important.
I'm focusing on that quote today. Especially because I feel like that quote applies right to me and what this blog experience has done for me. I know I don't update this every day like I originally planned on doing, but I have made more of an effort to read the scriptures and/or general authority talks every day, and I have felt my testimony grow stronger because of it. Just like what President Eyring said, verses and chapters have stood out to me so much more with studying every day. Now I can see why it is so important.
Day 140
Last night I read the Book of Jarom. I loved verse 12 of that chapter (the only chapter in the whole book). I loved the very end of the verse, "for they did prick their hearts with the word, continually stirring them up unto repentance."
I really like how the verb "pricked" was used. I think it explains how the Spirit can nudge you so well! Heavenly Father knows us better than we know ourselves, and he knows what we need to feel in order to continue to try and keep our lives in order. I think the term "prick" is a perfect example of what it is to feel enough guilt to realize you should be continually praying to Heavenly Father and trying to be better. I don't think I've heard that term used in the scriptures yet, so I think that's a big reason why I liked it so much.
I really like how the verb "pricked" was used. I think it explains how the Spirit can nudge you so well! Heavenly Father knows us better than we know ourselves, and he knows what we need to feel in order to continue to try and keep our lives in order. I think the term "prick" is a perfect example of what it is to feel enough guilt to realize you should be continually praying to Heavenly Father and trying to be better. I don't think I've heard that term used in the scriptures yet, so I think that's a big reason why I liked it so much.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Day 139
Today I read section 70 of the Doctrine and Covenants. It's about the law of consecration. It was a good section to read to remind me that the Lord has blessed me with so much. It reminded me of the importance of paying tithing, and it's not so much the actual money/10% that matters, it's the thoughts and intent behind it. I've had some personal experiences with tithing and that's helped me gain a stronger testimony of it. Even when there are times when it stresses me out to make ends meet, tithing is always something I know is the most important to pay. Because as long as I am paying back what has so graciously been given to me, then I know it will all work out somehow.
The Lord blesses me with so much. I have so much to be grateful for. This was a really good section for me to read today to remind me of what is most important, and how I have so much and a good life. The Lord is looking out for me, and I know through faith everything will work out how it is supposed to.
The Lord blesses me with so much. I have so much to be grateful for. This was a really good section for me to read today to remind me of what is most important, and how I have so much and a good life. The Lord is looking out for me, and I know through faith everything will work out how it is supposed to.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Day 138
The scripture I want to focus on today is Hebrew ch. 12:7
7 If ye aendure bchastening, God dealeth with you as with csons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
I don't know if I've ever read that scripture before, but I really like it for some reason. I take it to mean for me, that God gives me trials because he loves me. Not to punish me. He knows what is good for me, and he knows pushing me helps me stretch in ways that help me grow the most. Trials are not supposed to block my path, they are supposed to strengthen me to become a true daughter of God.
7 If ye aendure bchastening, God dealeth with you as with csons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
I don't know if I've ever read that scripture before, but I really like it for some reason. I take it to mean for me, that God gives me trials because he loves me. Not to punish me. He knows what is good for me, and he knows pushing me helps me stretch in ways that help me grow the most. Trials are not supposed to block my path, they are supposed to strengthen me to become a true daughter of God.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Day 138
I just finished reading a short article by President Uchtdorf. It was about listening for His voice. What I got out of the article is- If you're listening, you can hear. Sounds obvious, but it's true! If I'm not taking the time in my life to truly listen for the Spirit, how can I hear it? I can make myself become so busy and productive, that I can forget that I need to constantly have the Spirit as my companion.
Taking time each day in scripture study, and even just pausing what I'm doing can make a huge difference. Setting aside time to just breathe and contemplate opens up my mind and heart so that the Spirit can be present.
Taking time each day in scripture study, and even just pausing what I'm doing can make a huge difference. Setting aside time to just breathe and contemplate opens up my mind and heart so that the Spirit can be present.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Day 137
Tonight I read the last chapter of John, which is the last chapter of the ministry of Christ while he was on the earth. I found two things very interesting in this chapter-
1. Why did Jesus repeatedly ask Peter to "feed his sheep"? And why was that the last thing he wanted to tell Peter before he left? I personally think this shows how important it is to share the gospel. If Christ repeated it to his apostle 3 times, and also saved that for the last words of wisdom to give, it must be important. It makes me want to be a better missionary.
2. The last verse of this chapter is amazing. "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the whick, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen." It's humbling to know that Christ already did so much for us, but there is also an uncomprehendable amount of works he did that we do not know about, just because there is no rom to write it. But it makes perfect sense to me, how can you limit to just a few books of scripture the teachings and workings of the man who is the redeemer of all mankind.
It really makes you think.
1. Why did Jesus repeatedly ask Peter to "feed his sheep"? And why was that the last thing he wanted to tell Peter before he left? I personally think this shows how important it is to share the gospel. If Christ repeated it to his apostle 3 times, and also saved that for the last words of wisdom to give, it must be important. It makes me want to be a better missionary.
2. The last verse of this chapter is amazing. "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the whick, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen." It's humbling to know that Christ already did so much for us, but there is also an uncomprehendable amount of works he did that we do not know about, just because there is no rom to write it. But it makes perfect sense to me, how can you limit to just a few books of scripture the teachings and workings of the man who is the redeemer of all mankind.
It really makes you think.
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