Mosiah 6:3...appointed priests to teach the people, that thereby they might hear and know the commandments of God, and to stir them up in remembrance of the oath which they had made...
*Our Prophet and leaders are to teach us, that we might never forget the commandments and covenants we've made. I love this. One more thing I've known all along but was still an AHA moment.
Mosiah 4:30 But this much I can tell you, that if ye do not watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of what ye have heard concerning the coming of our Lord, even unto the end of your lives, ye must perish. And now, O man, remember, and perish not.
*My kids are copying me more and more. And they see everything. I need to be more aware of myself, my thoughts, my deeds, my words, for me and for them.
27 And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength.
*My to-do list isn't always the same as His to-do list for me. He gives me strength to do what He needs me to do.
Mosiah 2:17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.
*Points in Mosiah
1)serving others- I need to prayerfully approach teaching my sisters. I can't just wing it, sometimes we're their only lifeline.
2)eyes on the temple starts at home- I need to show the boys my faith and testimony, I need to teach them. Let them see me reading and praying.
3)Liahona was created to lead them based on heed and diligence to Father- Holy Ghost, prayer. I may not have a compass of curious workmanship, but I can pray and feel the Spirit when I need something. It doesn't work so well when I'm not choosing the right.
4) He wants us to learn.
Jarom 1:11 Wherefore, the prophets, and the priests, and the teachers, did labor diligently, exhorting with all long-suffering the people to diligence; teaching the law of Moses, and the intent for which it was given; persuading them to look forward unto the Messiah, and believe in him to come as though he already was. And after this manner did they teach them.
12 And it came to pass that by so doing they kept them from being destroyed upon the face of the land; for they did prick their hearts with the word, continually stirring them up unto repentance.
*This was a righteous time for the Nephites and the Prophets never ceased to teach the people and exhort them to be diligent. I love this because our Prophets are doing the same now.
Enos 1:4 And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens.
*I've had a few prayers last a log time, but never ever a day... Most times I get distracted part way thru. I'm getting better at praying. Lately, my soul has been hungering for the gospel, and I love it. I've noticed by diving into the gospel, all the other principles start to follow and I just do them. It's amazing.
Jacob 5:22 And the Lord of the vineyard said unto him: Counsel me not; I knew that it was a poor spot of ground; wherefore, I said unto thee, I have nourished it this long time, and thou beholdest that it hath brought forth much fruit.
*I love this. We may not always be where we want to be, but the Lord knows exactly where we are, He has never and will never forget us, He nourishes us thru it all, and if we are willing (D&C 20:77,79) to allow His nourishment into our hearts, we will bring forth much fruit. He has put us in our spots for a reason, He knows our needs and the needs of others. Trust him.
Jacob 4:12 And now, beloved, marvel not that I tell you these things; for why not speak of the atonement of Christ, and attain to a perfect knowledge of him, as to attain to the knowledge of a resurrection and the world to come?
Footnote for SPEAK : 2 Ne 25:26 And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.
*By seeking to attain that perfect knowledge of Him, we bring ourselves so much closer to Him., and we sincerely start to walk His path.
**Today was a catch up day, and I got to catch up to the end of Jacob 4. (Which is good cuz Jacob 5 is a monster.) But I absolutely love the insights I'm getting while reading. I'm underlining all sorts of phrases that stick out. I've read the BOM a few times before but I handled it more as a chore than a challenge. I put this 100 day challenge upon myself. (I do have it on my 101 in 1001, but that's not completely why I did it.) I have been wanting to strengthen my testimony, I've felt it waning a bit lately and I felt I needed to boost it up. I have been getting excited to read my scriptures, which has never really happened for me, and even when I'm really tired I'll finish the challenge for the day. (Last night was an exception, Husband and I agreed, family before reading because I can always take time and read but my family is always moving.) I love that I'm reading with a purpose. And I'm excited as I look deeper. :)
Jacob 3: 1 But behold, I, Jacob, would speak unto you that are pure in heart. Look unto God with firmness of mind, and pray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will console you in your afflictions, and he will plead your cause, and send down justice upon those who seek your destruction.
*To have a firm mind means to be focused on the gospel and on Christ. Let virtue garnish (prepare to defend, equip for battle, defend) our thoughts! He has given us the Sword of Spirit (our mobile devices), swords can be used for good or evil. Read the words of the Prophets any chance. Firm up your mind!
2 Ne 28:29 Wo be unto him that shall say: We have received the word of God, and we need no more of the word of God, for we have enough!
30... for unto him that receiveth I will give more; and from them that shall say, We have enough, from them shall be taken away even that which they have.
*I have been learning so much this week and I absolutely love it. I wish I could dive in head first and study ALL the topics endlessly, but my boys would run naked. I must learn and study, and it doesn't matter how little I study at a time, the Lord gives line upon line. I will continue to learn and soak it in.
2 Ne 26: 8 But behold, the righteous that hearken unto the words of the prophets, and destroy them not, but look forward unto Christ with steadfastness for the signs which are given, notwithstanding all persecution-behold, they are they which shall not perish.
*look to Him, ask of Him with real intent and an open heart, heed the promptings and follow the Prophet.
2 Ne 25:23 For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.
*WE labor diligently. It hit me who WE is. It's the Prophets, our parents, our families and now us. We prepare the way for ours, just as it was prepared for us.
26 And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.
*WE!
Reading in 2 Nephi 19-23. One phrase is repeated over and over :
And his hand is stretched out still.
Then there's this : 2 Ne 22:1 And in that day thou shalt say: O Lord, I will praise thee; though thou wast angry with me thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
*He loves us, and He will comfort us even when we are not choosing the right. He will never turn from us. Never.
