1.15.16

2 Ne 3-4 (4:20-21)
20 My God hath been my support; he hath led me through mine afflictions in the wilderness; and he hath preserved me upon the waters of the great deep.
21 He hath filled me with his love, even unto the consuming of my flesh.
*I have felt that burning, consuming of my flesh. And I have felt led thru my afflictions. I just need to remember to turn to Him and take His hand. 26 is also great. Ok so 17-35 are amazing. Turn to Him, He's there.

1.14.16

2 Ne 2 (23)
23 And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin.
*My motto for last year was I CHOOSE JOY. It'll be this year's too, I've been struggling for a while. But today was a good day. I was happy today. I thank Father that I can see the joy. This verse hit me, my bad days are the reason I can really enjoy my good days. It's not really about choosing Joy, but seeing myself thru the bad to get to the good. I would choose joy every time, but I can't. All I can do is press on.

1.13.16

2 Ne 1 (5)
5 But, said he, notwithstanding our afflictions, we have obtained a land of promise, a land which is choice above all other lands; a land which the Lord God hath covenanted with me...
*I looked up NOTWITHSTANDING today. It means "without being prevented by" and it hit me. We let our afflictions mess with our heads and prevent us from inviting Him in, from allowing Him to bless us. Don't let your afflictions win. He is greater than all.

1.12.16

1 Ne 22 (30)
30 Wherefore, my brethren, I would that ye should consider that the things which have been written upon the plates of brass are true; and they testify that a man must be obedient to the commandments of God.
*Nephi's testimony. Wow, I felt a power as I read these words. So many have given their lives in service to Him, sacrificed all, and testified of Him - so that we might have these words to guide us.

1.11.16

1 Ne 20-21
1 Ne 20:10 For, behold, I have refined thee, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.
11 For mine own sake, yea, for mine own sake will I do this, for I will not suffer my name to be polluted, and I will not give my glory unto another.
*We are in the Refiner's fire. In our hardest moments is when He strengthens us the most, IF we allow Him to. He lifts us, qualifies us for our new lever of progression. The fire is hot and terrible, BUT the strongest, unbreakable steel comes out. The purest gold comes out. Thru the power of the furnace, we become closer to Him. Turn to Him, let Him in.

1.10.16

1 Ne 19
1 Ne 19:23 And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.
*Its early, but so much more has jumped out to me while reading. I am enjoying it so much. I know this book is to help us.

1.9.16

1 Ne 18
1 Ne 18:11 And it came to pass that Laman and Lemuel did take me and bind me with cords, and they did treat me with much harshness; nevertheless, THE LORD DID SUFFER IT THAT HE MIGHT SHOW FORTH HIS POWER, unto the fulfilling of his word which he had spoken concerning the wicked.
*I read this tonight and almost burst into tears. I had never noticed the word SUFFER. He suffers WITH us thru our trials. He is aware of what we pass thru, He hurts too.

1.8.16

1 Ne 16-17
1 Ne 16:29 And there was also written upon them a new writing, which was plain to be read, which did give us understanding concerning the ways of the Lord; and it was written and changed from time to time, according to the faith and diligence which we gave unto it. And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things.
*The scriptures, the words of the prophets. Each time we hear them, they could mean different things, according to the faith and diligence and TRIALS we are going thru. Christ succors His people. Read, seek, pray- Do the simple things and great things happen.

1.7.16

1 Ne 15
1 Ne 15:8 And I said unto them: Have ye inquired of the Lord?
9 And they said unto me: We have not; for the Lord maketh no such thing known unto us.
*When the Prophet speaks and we don't fully understand do we then take it to the Lord? Do we ask Him the meaning of His words? He will guide us.

1.6.16

1 Ne 14
1 Ne 14:14 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the power of the Lamb of God, that it descended upon the saints of the church of the Lamb, and upon the covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.
*Even tho we are scattered, we are all armed with His righteousness, and with the power of God. Remember who you are. His warrior.

1.5.16

1 Ne 11-13
1 Ne 11:17 And I said unto him: I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.
*I love Nephi's honesty- I know He loves us, but I got no idea on that other thing. This one simple truth, HE LOVES HIS CHILDREN, is the the baseline of it all. We are His.

1.4.16

1 Ne 9:3 Nevertheless, I have received a commandment of the Lord that I should make these plates, for the special purpose that there should be an account engraven of the ministry of my people.
5 Wherefore, the Lord hath commanded me to make these plates for a wise purpose in him, which purpose I know not.
*We have been commanded to keep journals. The history we are creating right now is important for our future generations. Get a notebook, write your life.

1.3.16

1 Ne 7:17...O Lord, according to my faith which is in thee, wilt thou deliver me from the hands of my brethren; yea, even give me strength that I may burst these bands with which I am bound.
18 And it came to pass that when I had said these words, behold, the bands were loosed from off my hands and feet, and I stood before my brethren, and I spake unto them again.

*He hears our prayers. He may not answer them exactly how WE have planned, but He always answers them how HE has planned.

1.2.16

1 Ne 4:1 ...Let us go up again [and keep going] and let us be faithful in keeping the commandments of the Lord; for behold he is mightier than all the earth, then why not mightier than [my struggles,] yea, or even [my illness].

*I love this view, He is greater than all, and my struggles are not so hard when I remember that He is there. Thru Him, all things are possible. I just need to have faith.

1.1.16

1 Ne 1:1 I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents...

Goodly-Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

*That right there says so much about Lehi and Sariah. I am so grateful of the name I've chosen to bear. May we honor our names.