8.11.16

So I've decided I don't have *enough* going on right now, so why not start something new? I actually started my Book of Mormon Study Guide.
📖Book of Mormon Introduction.
THE INTERPRETATION THEREOF  BY THE GIFT OF GOD.
*Wow. You know how each time we read a verse it can mean something different? Maybe it depends on which GIFT God is teaching you.... 💖
PS: I think this is going to take a LONG time to read, cuz I am savoring every single word.

7.24.16

Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. (Also Luke 11:9, 3 Nephi 14:7)
** Asking, seeking, and knocking are active components of prayerful inquiry and denote initiating, engaging anxiously, pressing forward steadfastly, and acting. These 3 interrelated and overlapping elements of inquiring are vital elements in the pattern the Lord has employed when giving direction, instructions, and revelation.
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*When we ask, seek and knock, we are inquiring of the Lord in the Lord's own way.

7.20.16

3 Nephi 14:12 Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the prophets.
*I bought a new FHE style book called "52 Weeks to Fortify your Family" by Nicole Carpenter. It has 5 minute mini-lessons for each day, on 1 topic each week. We've been reading it before bed, but after Captain Underpants. This week is about Kindness. My 2yo hasn't sit still long enough, but my 4yo has a pretty good understanding, I think. I love sharing this gospel, and my testimony with my family.

7.19.16

1 Nephi 15:8 And I said unto them: Have ye inquired of the Lord?
*INQUIRE is an action word that denotes asking, requesting, petitioning, soliciting, investigating, and exploring.
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**When we inquire of Him, there is so much more we have to do than just ask Him. Prepare and search for the answers you seek.

7.18.16

2 Nephi 28:30 For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little...
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*We will not attain a state of perfection in this life, but we can and should press forward with faith in Christ along the strait and narrow path and make steady progress toward our eternal destiny. Small, steady, incremental spiritual improvements are the steps the Lord would have us take.
**We are never expected to know it all at once, and we are never expected to be perfect all at once. This life is about BECOMING!

7.17.16

Doc & Cov 88:68 Therefore, sanctify yourselves that your minds become single to God, and the days will come that you shall see him; for he will unveil his face unto you, and it shall be in his own time, and in his own way, and according to his own will.
*You and I are admonished to turn toward and learn from Christ and to come unto Him through the covenants and ordinances of His restored gospel. As we do so, we will eventually and ultimately come to know Him in His own time, and in his own way,  and according to His own will.
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**HIS timing, not ours.

7.4.16

Alma 46:12 And it came to pass that he rent his coat; and he took a piece thereof, and wrote upon it—In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children—and he fastened it upon the end of a pole.
*I am so very grateful to live in this country. I absolutely love it. I've had friends and family serve this country and her people. Not a day goes by that I don't think of our armed forces, those who chose to defend this blessed land with everything in their power. Thank you.

6.27.16

The Lord has commanded you to take good care of your body. To do this, observe the Word of Wisdom, found in Doctrine and Covenants 89. Eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. When you do all these things, you... gain the blessings of a healthy body, an alert mind, and the guidance of the Holy Ghost...- L. Tom Perry
*I've had a few dreams that have rattled me lately. My biggest fear is for my heart to give out and I leave my family before I'm ready, not that I'll ever be ready. I've felt a desperate need to get healthy and in shape. I'm pushing myself to be healthy. I need to be here for a long time. I need to see my boys grow up. My heart transplant is coming, I just want to put it off for as long as I'm physically able to. ❤💓💝💗

6.26.16

1. I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,
Confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me.
I tremble to know that for me he was crucified,
That for me, a sinner, he suffered, he bled and died. 
2. I marvel that he would descend from his throne divine To rescue a soul so rebellious and proud as mine,
That he should extend his great love unto such as I,
Sufficient to own, to redeem, and to justify. 
[Chorus] Oh, it is wonderful that he should care for me Enough to die for me! Oh, it is wonderful, wonderful to me!
*I absolutely love this song. It was on the program for Ward Conference today. It's been stuck in my head all day. It has been an amazing day.

6.23.16

Mosiah 5:2 And they all cried with one voice, saying: Yea, we believe all the words which thou hast spoken unto us; and also, we know of their surety and truth, because of the Spirit of the Lord Omnipotent, which has wrought a mighty change in us, or in our hearts, that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.
*MIGHTY! Not tiny, not minor, but a mighty change! We must become pickles, we must change so much that we become 'new creatures'! Prepare, cleanse, immerse, saturate, and seal. In the energy of my soul!

6.22.16

Doc & Cov 101:78 That every man may act in doctrine and principle pertaining to futurity, according to the moral agency which I have given unto him, that every man may be accountable for his own sins in the day of judgment.
*ACT IN DOCTRINE! We might ordinarily think of doctrine as something we study, something we learn, and something we strive to remember. However, the Lord indicates in this revelation that doctrine is something you and I should ACT IN.
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6.21.16

Doc & Cov 88:118 And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.
*I love this. We are teaching one another, as we search the scriptures and share our findings with the world. Seek learning, by study AND faith. He will bless you if you ask in faith in EVERYTHING you learn and study. Yes, even math.

6.20.16

Doc & Cov 68:25 ...teach them...to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands...
*We must do more than teach them, we must teach our children TO UNDERSTAND. Parents have important and vital roles to play as they
-create an appropriate spiritual environment and atmosphere the home
-invite the Spirit
-facilitate and assist in spiritual learning of children.
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6.19.16

Doc & Cov 42:22 Thou shalt love thy wife with all thy heart, and shalt cleave unto her and none else.
*My husband designed my ring with many scripture references, including this one. Today is our 8 year anniversary. We've been thru so much (heart surgeries, layoffs, moving, death of family, high risk pregnancies, buying a house, babies, school, and surviving in-laws) and I am so glad my best friend is there holding my hand thru it all. I love him more today than I did yesterday,  and I'll love him more tomorrow. Eternity looks pretty dang good.

6.17.16

2 Kings 6:15-17
*I have always loved these verses. 16 is my favorite: "And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them." As I put my Little back to bed half an hour ago, I realized he wakes in a panic, scared of something. I prayed for him to be comforted, and this scripture came to mind. Also, this quote from Elder Holland. I KNOW there is a huge gathering of Saints across the veil who watch over my boys, who aid us, and strengthen us, who whisper words of peace and comfort to us. My family has a huge cheering section over there. 💓

6.16.16

Mosiah 12:27 Ye have not applied your hearts to understanding; therefore, ye have not been wise.
*Thoughts and feelings put into our hearts by the Holy Ghost are a result of the spiritual gift of revelation. Understanding, then, is a revealed conclusion and a spiritual gift. -David A. Bednar
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6.15.16

Doc & Cov 93:24 And truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come;
*Joseph Smith said, "Knowledge does away with darkness, suspense and doubt; for these cannot exist where knowledge is."
**I love that. For a while, I've thought about studying and researching more about heart transplants, in preparation for mine, but the FEAR of what I'll discover always holds me back.

6.14.16

Jeffrey R. Holland-April 2016
Keep loving. Keep trying. Keep trusting. Keep believing. Keep growing. Heaven is cheering you on today, tomorrow, and forever.
* I needed this today. I needed the reminder that I'm not alone, that my support system is strong. I needed to be reminded to be one my own side!

6.13.16

Childrens songbook 193:
Sing your way home at the close of the day. Sing your way home; drive the shadows away. Smile ev'ry mile, for wherever you roam It will brighten your road, it will lighten your load If you sing your way home.
*Little has always had a hard time going to sleep. Tonight I sang Twinkle Twinkle to him, until he fell asleep. Big was already snoring. It opened my eyes, I need to be softer with my boys. I'm grateful I'm able to see it.

6.12.16

1 Ne 8:23 And it came to pass that there arose a mist of darkness; yea, even an exceedingly great mist of darkness, insomuch that they who had commenced in the path did lose their way, that they wandered off and were lost.
*Discernment is a light of protection and direction in a world that grows increasingly dark. If I want to obtain this gift, I must be quick to observe (look and obey) and pray for it daily.

📖Increase In Learning by David A. Bednar