I love chapter 29! I love it. I love when the Lord says in verse 7 "Know ye not that there are more nations than one?" And that He has the Book of Mormon come out to prove that He is the same, always and forever. And He doesn't just give it to one nation or people, but He wants all of us to have it.
It's like today, people will still say that we already have a bible, we don't need another one.. But really? What makes them think that God stops communicating with His children or only gives them so much, and nothing else? Really? People are so ignorant when they say that we as Latter-day Saints aren't Christian. If they were to open up the Book of Mormon and start reading in this chapter, then they would know. They'd know they were wrong to believe that the Bible is the only word of God on earth. We are so so blessed to have not only the Book of Mormon, but the Doctrine and Covenants, the apostles and especially the Prophet! We are so lucky, and I need to remember that more.
Also Chapter 30 is pretty cool too. I like how everything is going to be so peaceful and perfect and that everyone will FINALLY get along and Satan will have NO power over us!! Can you imagine what that would be like?! Wow.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
2 Nephi 25-28
Chapter 26 verse 30: Behold, the Lord hath forbidden this thing; wherefore, the Lord God hath given a commandment that all men should have charity, which charity is love. And except they should have charity they were nothing. Wherefore, if they should have charity they would not suffer the laborer in Zion to perish.
What would it be like to have unlimited love towards everyone? I know that you probably have that kind of love towards Brock and your beautiful babies, but who else do you have that love for? I don't know that I have it for anyone right now. I mean, I know that I am a very forgiving person, almost to a fault, and I do love and care for certain people a lot, but I do get impatient. Obviously, most of the time, I keep it inside, but I do sometimes have bad thoughts about others... which shows me that I do not have that much charity. That is something I want to work on. I want to develop a better love for others, even those that I don't know. I need to work on charity, especially concerning my family. It's strange how you can be your best self, yet your worst self when you are around your family... Who are the people who you should feel the most charity towards right? Do you think I am a charitable person??
Chapter 28 verse 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; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn wisdom; 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.
The Lord expects us to work for things. He's not going to give us everything all at once. I feel like this verse conveys that pretty well. He will give us a little bit at a time, let us try and figure out what it means, and once we get it, He will give us some more. It's like our trials in a way. He gives us what He knows we can handle at the time, and then when we get through it, He gives us another one to learn and grow from. Thus making life OH SO FUN!! ;). But really... It makes sense right? We won't appreciate the gospel if we are given it in all one big helping.. But the Lord allows us time to figure it out on our own, and will always give us more and more and there will always be room for us to grow, change, and develop into people who are more prepared to be with Him again!
What would it be like to have unlimited love towards everyone? I know that you probably have that kind of love towards Brock and your beautiful babies, but who else do you have that love for? I don't know that I have it for anyone right now. I mean, I know that I am a very forgiving person, almost to a fault, and I do love and care for certain people a lot, but I do get impatient. Obviously, most of the time, I keep it inside, but I do sometimes have bad thoughts about others... which shows me that I do not have that much charity. That is something I want to work on. I want to develop a better love for others, even those that I don't know. I need to work on charity, especially concerning my family. It's strange how you can be your best self, yet your worst self when you are around your family... Who are the people who you should feel the most charity towards right? Do you think I am a charitable person??
Chapter 28 verse 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; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn wisdom; 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.
The Lord expects us to work for things. He's not going to give us everything all at once. I feel like this verse conveys that pretty well. He will give us a little bit at a time, let us try and figure out what it means, and once we get it, He will give us some more. It's like our trials in a way. He gives us what He knows we can handle at the time, and then when we get through it, He gives us another one to learn and grow from. Thus making life OH SO FUN!! ;). But really... It makes sense right? We won't appreciate the gospel if we are given it in all one big helping.. But the Lord allows us time to figure it out on our own, and will always give us more and more and there will always be room for us to grow, change, and develop into people who are more prepared to be with Him again!
Monday, September 19, 2011
2 Nephi 21-24
Yea not much to write about Megs... and YES at least we are reading it...
Honestly there is something inside of me that is annoyed with Isaiah but then at the same time there is another part that says... this was written for us TWICE... there must be a reason, IT MUST ME IMPORTANT!
I don't know why its so difficult to read and I wish i understood it better but maybe someday I will. But for now I will read in ignorance... happy reading:)
Honestly there is something inside of me that is annoyed with Isaiah but then at the same time there is another part that says... this was written for us TWICE... there must be a reason, IT MUST ME IMPORTANT!
I don't know why its so difficult to read and I wish i understood it better but maybe someday I will. But for now I will read in ignorance... happy reading:)
2 Nephi 23-24
I forget how long these chapters go for… 2 Nephi is hard. I mean, I get what’s going on in these two chapters for the most part, but really?.... Isaiah, use a little easier language will ya??
The destruction of Babylon would have been pretty scary to go through… it’s apparently supposed to be similar to the destruction that will happen at the Second Coming. Honestly, I hope I’m not here for that. I know I would be burnt to a crisp, or crushed by a building, or swallowed up into the earth. I just wonder how good you have to be in order to NOT get demolished in that day. Am I doing good enough to be saved or will I be one of those people who are punished? I really don’t think I will be here for that anyways because of some things that my blessing says.
K not much to this post, but at least we are reading it right?
The destruction of Babylon would have been pretty scary to go through… it’s apparently supposed to be similar to the destruction that will happen at the Second Coming. Honestly, I hope I’m not here for that. I know I would be burnt to a crisp, or crushed by a building, or swallowed up into the earth. I just wonder how good you have to be in order to NOT get demolished in that day. Am I doing good enough to be saved or will I be one of those people who are punished? I really don’t think I will be here for that anyways because of some things that my blessing says.
K not much to this post, but at least we are reading it right?
2 Nephi 17-22
I feel way bad about not blogging, but same as you, the Isaiah chapters kind of go over my head majorly, so I’m really sorry. Chapter 22 has stuff that makes sense though!!
2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also has become my salvation.
I need to be better about trusting in the Lord and His plan. I have to stop being so afraid of everything that is unknown to me. I can’t be hesitant to do things because I don’t know how the outcome will be. I have to stop holding myself back… Why do I do that? Sometimes I don’t get myself. So I need to memorize this scripture or keep it with me always. I HAVE to start relying more on the Lord and figuring out what His plan is for me, instead of just floating along like I have been for the past who knows how long…much too long for sure. I HAVE to open myself up to new opportunities and not be afraid to take a risk, especially when the outcome could potentially be amazing.
P.S. I am excited for Christmas too, though I haven’t started looking for Christmas gifts… can’t say that I will be able to get gifts for everyone I want to, but it’s cool right?
2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also has become my salvation.
I need to be better about trusting in the Lord and His plan. I have to stop being so afraid of everything that is unknown to me. I can’t be hesitant to do things because I don’t know how the outcome will be. I have to stop holding myself back… Why do I do that? Sometimes I don’t get myself. So I need to memorize this scripture or keep it with me always. I HAVE to start relying more on the Lord and figuring out what His plan is for me, instead of just floating along like I have been for the past who knows how long…much too long for sure. I HAVE to open myself up to new opportunities and not be afraid to take a risk, especially when the outcome could potentially be amazing.
P.S. I am excited for Christmas too, though I haven’t started looking for Christmas gifts… can’t say that I will be able to get gifts for everyone I want to, but it’s cool right?
Saturday, September 17, 2011
2 Nephi 15-20
Honestly I have a really hard time with Isaiah chapters... I don't really understand any more than the synopsis at the beginning of the chapter. This may be why I am having a hard time actually writing feelings or thoughts about these chapters, hence the fall behind. I promise I am reading but its just hard for me to write a whole blog on stuff I don't understand... Saying this here is my blog for the following chapters...
Ok so I don't really understand the words that I have been reading but what I DO understand is that...
My life has become easier since I have started to read the scriptures again regularly
I have become more patient with my son and other things
Even tho times are tough my family has gotten thru them
My relationship with Brock has been strengthened
I feel a peace everyday
I love myself a lot more (even tho I haven't lost weight still:) )
I will continue to read because I know that it is SOOO important in my life and I can't live without it... BUT really I will be SOOO excited to be done with Isaiah soon!!!
p.s. Ok just a side note... Isaiah talking about the birth of Christ made me SUPER excited for Christmas!! I even started looking for Christmas gifts... :) LOVE IT!!!
Ok so I don't really understand the words that I have been reading but what I DO understand is that...
My life has become easier since I have started to read the scriptures again regularly
I have become more patient with my son and other things
Even tho times are tough my family has gotten thru them
My relationship with Brock has been strengthened
I feel a peace everyday
I love myself a lot more (even tho I haven't lost weight still:) )
I will continue to read because I know that it is SOOO important in my life and I can't live without it... BUT really I will be SOOO excited to be done with Isaiah soon!!!
p.s. Ok just a side note... Isaiah talking about the birth of Christ made me SUPER excited for Christmas!! I even started looking for Christmas gifts... :) LOVE IT!!!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
2 Nephi 15-16
13 Therefore, my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge; and their honorable men are famished, and their multitude dried up with thirst.
Unbelievers! They are starving for the gospel, and have it right in front of them, but deny it. I don't know if this scripture means exactly that, because, let's face it, who really knows what Isaiah is talking about half the time? But that's what it came across to me as. When you aren't progressing spiritually, it's like you're dead inside. Maybe not to that extreme, but I know that I can definitely feel the difference when I am not progressing spiritually. It's like kind of a numb or empty feeling. I feel like I am less likely to feel the Spirit or have the desire to go to church, or do my calling (which I do not have right now...). It's not easy to get back into, but once you form the habit of reading the scriptures, or conference talks, or articles in the ensign, and praying, small and simple stuff, it really does have a major influence. It's a slow start, but once you start to notice how much your day is affected if you forget, then you know what you are doing is right and good and IMPORTANT!!
Unbelievers! They are starving for the gospel, and have it right in front of them, but deny it. I don't know if this scripture means exactly that, because, let's face it, who really knows what Isaiah is talking about half the time? But that's what it came across to me as. When you aren't progressing spiritually, it's like you're dead inside. Maybe not to that extreme, but I know that I can definitely feel the difference when I am not progressing spiritually. It's like kind of a numb or empty feeling. I feel like I am less likely to feel the Spirit or have the desire to go to church, or do my calling (which I do not have right now...). It's not easy to get back into, but once you form the habit of reading the scriptures, or conference talks, or articles in the ensign, and praying, small and simple stuff, it really does have a major influence. It's a slow start, but once you start to notice how much your day is affected if you forget, then you know what you are doing is right and good and IMPORTANT!!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
2 Nephi 13-14
haha you are bad megs... But its true.. I do think that there will be justice for those who are not living they way they should in this life... In this life or the next they will get what they deserve (and i am SOOO glad i dont have to decide what that is) and I believe that those who live righteously in this life and endure to the end will get what they deserve in this life or the next life... This is what I am planning on :) Its what keeps me going everyday of my life:)
2 Nephi 13-14
Reading these chapters, I was kind of taking it literally, which I know is not the correct interpretation. But I was thinking about how girls are. I seriously feel like a lot of women are exactly how these scriptures describe the daughters of Zion. Haughty, and stuck up, thinking they are better than everyone else. Trying to look good for the world by wearing all these fancy expensive clothes, by wearing a lot of makeup, by not eating. Of course, it’s not bad to look good and well groomed, stuff like that, but there’s an extent. There are a few girls at work who fit this description perfectly. I don’t get it. What makes them better than me? I imagine verse 24 coming to pass, where they will lose all their beauty… And I think it’s awesome. Shame on me.
But same thing with the world. If we don’t clean up our act, that’s seriously going to happen. Burnt to a crisp!! Scary stuff. We just need to keep trying to be Christ-like. Serving others, and going to the temple when we can, and just continuing to be good people… Cuz let’s face it Ash, we are pretty dang good. We are beautiful, strong LDS women! And YOU are an awesome mom and wife! And someday, hopefully sooner than later, I will be too .
But same thing with the world. If we don’t clean up our act, that’s seriously going to happen. Burnt to a crisp!! Scary stuff. We just need to keep trying to be Christ-like. Serving others, and going to the temple when we can, and just continuing to be good people… Cuz let’s face it Ash, we are pretty dang good. We are beautiful, strong LDS women! And YOU are an awesome mom and wife! And someday, hopefully sooner than later, I will be too .
2 Nephi 11-12
I agree I think its awesome that they saw the Redeemer... They must have been amazing men to be able to see such a thing.
I like how in chapter 11 it kind of reasons with you about how Christ and God must live if we are to exist. Sometimes its nice to know that I am not just crazy... I have a very strong testimony of our gospel and our Heavenly Father and stuff but sometimes its just nice to have the logical explanation to reinforce your testimony even more!
I like how in chapter 11 it kind of reasons with you about how Christ and God must live if we are to exist. Sometimes its nice to know that I am not just crazy... I have a very strong testimony of our gospel and our Heavenly Father and stuff but sometimes its just nice to have the logical explanation to reinforce your testimony even more!
2 Nephi 11-12
2 Nephi 11 is simply amazing. Nephi SAW the Savior, Jacob SAW the Savior. They sat with Him and talked with Him. I can only imagine how they wanted to share what was taught to them. And so I love verse 4 when Nephi says his “soul delighteth in proving unto my people the truth of the coming of Christ”. I know that when I am excited about something, I want to tell everyone! (For example, I am going to Missouri at the end of the month…which I am excited about…) So I’m sure Nephi and Jacob wanted to proclaim it to the world!
I also love that Nephi reminds us that Isaiah had also seen Christ, and with that, there are three witnesses of Christ. And in verse 3 it says, “Wherefore, by the words of three, God hath said, I will establish my word.” That automatically made me think of the three witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Always in threes, but of course, the Lord has even more witnesses of him, even today. I’m pretty sure President Monson has talked with Christ. And a lot, if not ALL of the apostles. How cool would that be really?
Chapter 12 is a bit scary haha. All these things that you should not do, otherwise, you’re pretty much out of luck!! Keep doing good Ash! And keep sending me pictures of your adorable babies!!
I also love that Nephi reminds us that Isaiah had also seen Christ, and with that, there are three witnesses of Christ. And in verse 3 it says, “Wherefore, by the words of three, God hath said, I will establish my word.” That automatically made me think of the three witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Always in threes, but of course, the Lord has even more witnesses of him, even today. I’m pretty sure President Monson has talked with Christ. And a lot, if not ALL of the apostles. How cool would that be really?
Chapter 12 is a bit scary haha. All these things that you should not do, otherwise, you’re pretty much out of luck!! Keep doing good Ash! And keep sending me pictures of your adorable babies!!
Monday, September 12, 2011
2 Nephi 5-10
I have been bad too about posting... So my bad. I love verse 8 in Chapter 11. "Therefore, the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy and holiness shall be upon their heads; and they shall obtain gladness and joy; sorrow and mourning shall flee away."
That gives me hope for some good stuff coming up... especially when I am kind of struggling at times. I've been contemplating a lot about what I should be doing with my life, and it's hard Ash. I wish you were here so I could talk to you, but this will have to do I guess. I was reading in the Ensign from this month, in Elder Ballard's article. It said "I would encourage you to not be afraid of the future. Don't let anything that's going on in the world, that's happening now, slow you down from your progress in mortality. Don't be afraid to marry. Don't think you have to have everything lined up." I am SO scared of the future.
That gives me hope for some good stuff coming up... especially when I am kind of struggling at times. I've been contemplating a lot about what I should be doing with my life, and it's hard Ash. I wish you were here so I could talk to you, but this will have to do I guess. I was reading in the Ensign from this month, in Elder Ballard's article. It said "I would encourage you to not be afraid of the future. Don't let anything that's going on in the world, that's happening now, slow you down from your progress in mortality. Don't be afraid to marry. Don't think you have to have everything lined up." I am SO scared of the future.
2 Nephi 5-10
I have been thinking about the atonement a lot lately and just how i am so thankful for it in my life. I am far from being perfect and without the atonement i dont know where i would be. I am so thankful for it because it has provided a way for me and my family be together forever... I will be forever in debt for those things that happened and the sacrifices that were made in that garden!!
Sorry i have been bad... here is my very short make up blog! Love you!
Sorry i have been bad... here is my very short make up blog! Love you!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
2 Nephi 3-4
I am going to start in the middle of verse 5: "For behold; I know that if ye are brought up in the way ye should go ye will not depart from it."
Sooooo... what does this mean? Was I the only one brought up in the way I should go? Probs not, everyone has their agency. Yet another excerpt from my blessing k?... "I bless you that your children will remain faithful to the gospel that you teach them".... Pretty rad right? But I know that is a lot to do! Hopefully I can do it!Sorry this is a shorty, I have to run... And I will do the other one later when I get home! Love you lots!!
Sooooo... what does this mean? Was I the only one brought up in the way I should go? Probs not, everyone has their agency. Yet another excerpt from my blessing k?... "I bless you that your children will remain faithful to the gospel that you teach them".... Pretty rad right? But I know that is a lot to do! Hopefully I can do it!Sorry this is a shorty, I have to run... And I will do the other one later when I get home! Love you lots!!
Friday, September 9, 2011
2 Nephi 3-4
16 Behold, my asoul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my bheart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard.
21 He hath filled me with his alove, even unto the bconsuming of my flesh.
I love chapter 4... there are many different scriptures that really stick out to me but these two are my favorites. I love how in verse 16 he talks about how he delighted in the things of the Lord but he didnt leave it at that.. he then ponders it all continually. I think that this is something that i should do more often, when read something i like or feel the spirit i should think about it and really ponder what it means and how it will help me.
I then love that the Lord really does stand my us in hard times. I have felt his love consume me before in the hardest of times. He really will not abandon us!
21 He hath filled me with his alove, even unto the bconsuming of my flesh.
I love chapter 4... there are many different scriptures that really stick out to me but these two are my favorites. I love how in verse 16 he talks about how he delighted in the things of the Lord but he didnt leave it at that.. he then ponders it all continually. I think that this is something that i should do more often, when read something i like or feel the spirit i should think about it and really ponder what it means and how it will help me.
I then love that the Lord really does stand my us in hard times. I have felt his love consume me before in the hardest of times. He really will not abandon us!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
2 Nephi 1-2
Chapter 2 verse 11... I think its so true that you need opposition in all things. I dont necessarily LOVE opposition all the time but i know it is necessary. I know that it helps me to keep humble, thankful and gracious. I know that i am always thankful for Brock because of some of the terrible guys that i dated... and i am thankful for all the good times in my life because of going thru some of the hard times. Got to love opposition.... :)
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
2 Nephi 1-2
13 And if ye shall say there is no law, ye shall also say there is no sin. If ye shall say there is no sin, ye shall also say there is no righteousness. And if there be no righteousness there be no happiness. And if there be no righteousness nor happiness there be no punishment nor misery. And if these things are not there is no God. And if there is no God we are not, neither the earth; for there could have been no creation of things, neither to act nor to be acted upon; wherefore, all things must have vanished away.
This verse pretty much lays out the gospel. No law = no sin = no righteousness. If you are righteous you are happy, simple as that. There are so many examples of people who are choosing the wrong path, whether we see it personally in our own relationships, friends or family, or out in the world. When people are doing the wrong thing, you know they are not happy. My friend's brother is struggling with his happiness and worth right now. We've talked about this, and it's because there is no progression. Use me as an example. You and I both know that I wasn't doing what I needed to be doing, and so I was having a really hard time. I wasn't happy. But then you showed me through your example and through your encouragement that it was possible to do the right things and to feel happiness again. I know I'm not happy when I'm doing, or even thinking about things that I shouldn't. We all know it. No happiness = no God. Yeah right! How can there NOT be a God with all that we have?? I don't get people who think there is no God and no salvation. I feel bad for them.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
1 Nephi 21-22
Isaiah is definitely a toughie sometimes. Why is that!? Anyways, I liked verse 16 in chapter 21 "Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me". That makes the sacrifice of Christ so personal. He doesn't say anything like "graven the sins of the world" or "graven the children of men" etc.. But he uses the personal term of "Thee", which is ME. He gave his life for ME and YOU. He atoned for our sins and all he wants for us to do is accept his amazing gift of the gospel and of life. How amazing is that really? We are all individually engraven on his palms, and one day, we will see and feel those marks and KNOW and UNDERSTAND why he did it for us. I can't fathom it, but I try to.
In chapter 22, I liked verse 25, where it says "And he gathereth his children from the four quarters of the earth; and he numberth his sheep, and they know him; and there shall be one fold and one shepherd; and he shall feed his sheep and in him they shall find pasture". I like this because 1. it says they KNOW him. I want to know Christ personally, and I am working on that on a daily basis. 2. it says in him they shall find pasture... which to me, means safety, love, peace, amazingness. I can't wait. Seriously. It's going to be awesome when He comes back.
LOVE YOU!
In chapter 22, I liked verse 25, where it says "And he gathereth his children from the four quarters of the earth; and he numberth his sheep, and they know him; and there shall be one fold and one shepherd; and he shall feed his sheep and in him they shall find pasture". I like this because 1. it says they KNOW him. I want to know Christ personally, and I am working on that on a daily basis. 2. it says in him they shall find pasture... which to me, means safety, love, peace, amazingness. I can't wait. Seriously. It's going to be awesome when He comes back.
LOVE YOU!
1 Nephi 21-22
15 For can a awoman forget her sucking child, that she should not have bcompassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may cforget, yet will I not forget thee, O house of Israel.
Again this is comforting... I like good sappy nice feeling scriptures:)
I love how I feel like i can totally understand how this feels (you will soon megs:) anyway... i know that if He will not forget me like i would not forget my children, I am well looked after! Plus i am sure he is WAY better at it then me.. so i feel so loved and safe when i read this scripture. I feel like I will never be forgotten and i will always be loved!
Again this is comforting... I like good sappy nice feeling scriptures:)
I love how I feel like i can totally understand how this feels (you will soon megs:) anyway... i know that if He will not forget me like i would not forget my children, I am well looked after! Plus i am sure he is WAY better at it then me.. so i feel so loved and safe when i read this scripture. I feel like I will never be forgotten and i will always be loved!
Monday, September 5, 2011
1 Nephi 19-20
You stole the verse I was going to talk about! But I will still talk about it. So this is obviously going to be a copy cat blog and probably a short one. I like how peace is compared to a river. In real life, I totally find rivers to be so peaceful! I remember floating down the Provo River one summer, and I got behind the group I was with somehow, but I loved it. It was SO beautiful and so peaceful.
I also like verse 16, "Come ye near unto me; I have no spoken in secret; from the beginning, from the time that it was declared have I spoken; and the Lord God, and his Spirit, hath sent me." I know that Isaiah is totally hard to understand, but to me, this verse is kind of like saying that the gospel is no secret at all, and that it has never been a secret, so just come and listen and you'll know too. The gospel just makes sense to me, and I wish it did for other people too!!
I also like verse 16, "Come ye near unto me; I have no spoken in secret; from the beginning, from the time that it was declared have I spoken; and the Lord God, and his Spirit, hath sent me." I know that Isaiah is totally hard to understand, but to me, this verse is kind of like saying that the gospel is no secret at all, and that it has never been a secret, so just come and listen and you'll know too. The gospel just makes sense to me, and I wish it did for other people too!!
1 Nephi 17-18
3: And thus we see that the commandments of God must be fulfilled. And if it so be that the children of men keep the commandments of God, he doth nourish them, and strengthen them, and provide means whereby they can accomplish the things which he has commanded them; wherefore he did provide means for us while we did sojourn in the wilderness.
LOVE IT. Love how simple it really is. Keep the commandments and you will be set! I know that sometimes, we can forget the little commandments, and that's when life seems a whole lot harder than it actually needs to be. How dumb can we be sometimes, really? It drives me nuts. I love how the verse says the Lord will nourish us. To me, that means that he will take care of us and help us to grow.
LOVE IT. Love how simple it really is. Keep the commandments and you will be set! I know that sometimes, we can forget the little commandments, and that's when life seems a whole lot harder than it actually needs to be. How dumb can we be sometimes, really? It drives me nuts. I love how the verse says the Lord will nourish us. To me, that means that he will take care of us and help us to grow.
1 Nephi 19-20
O yea... Isaiah chapters... I totally have a hard time understanding these chapters so my blogs might be a little crazy, but It will mostly be just my thoughts that come to me when I read certain chapters or verses.
18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my acommandments—then had thy bpeace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.
I really liked this verse cause it reminds me that when i do keep the commandments and do what i am supposed to things really seem to go better. even when i have a hard time, it seems easier to get thru. I know that when i do what is right i am blessed so much! So i dont know why i am a slacker sometimes... it really isnt worth it!
18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my acommandments—then had thy bpeace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.
I really liked this verse cause it reminds me that when i do keep the commandments and do what i am supposed to things really seem to go better. even when i have a hard time, it seems easier to get thru. I know that when i do what is right i am blessed so much! So i dont know why i am a slacker sometimes... it really isnt worth it!
1 Nephi 17-18
50 And I said unto them: aIf God had commanded me to do all things I could do them. If he should command me that I should say unto this water, be thou earth, it should be earth; and if I should say it, it would be done.
I know that God does provide a way for us to complete thing which we are commanded. I know that he also makes us stronger when we are having challenges. He really does provide a way for us to do things even if we didnt think we could do it in the first place. All we need to do is have faith that he will make up for our shortcomings:)
I know that God does provide a way for us to complete thing which we are commanded. I know that he also makes us stronger when we are having challenges. He really does provide a way for us to do things even if we didnt think we could do it in the first place. All we need to do is have faith that he will make up for our shortcomings:)
Saturday, September 3, 2011
1 Nephi 15-16
2 And it came to pass that I said unto them that I knew that I had spoken ahard things against the wicked, according to the truth; and the righteous have I justified, and testified that they should be lifted up at the last day; wherefore, the bguilty taketh the ctruth to be hard, for it dcutteth them to the very center.
I think this is so true... It really is so hard to hear that you are doing something wrong, or not doing something you should be or whatever. But i know when i am in the wrong and i am called out it is NO FUN!! I mostly call myself out which is no fun also. I think its good to consistently evaluate yourself and see if you are doing whats right. I know that i need to do this more so that i can continue to grow spiritually and get closer to my eternal goals. This is one of the reasons that i really wanted to do this blog... i evaluated my life and i was missing some things, so i decided to do something about it... SO thanks Megs!!! You are helping me grow into a better person:) Loves!!
I think this is so true... It really is so hard to hear that you are doing something wrong, or not doing something you should be or whatever. But i know when i am in the wrong and i am called out it is NO FUN!! I mostly call myself out which is no fun also. I think its good to consistently evaluate yourself and see if you are doing whats right. I know that i need to do this more so that i can continue to grow spiritually and get closer to my eternal goals. This is one of the reasons that i really wanted to do this blog... i evaluated my life and i was missing some things, so i decided to do something about it... SO thanks Megs!!! You are helping me grow into a better person:) Loves!!
1 Nephi 15-16
It sucks that right after Nephi had these awesome experiences with the angel, he goes back to the dwelling of his father to find his dumb brothers fighting! Over and over it happens! How frustrating!! And of course, Nephi already knows what's going to happen with his brothers and his people, but he takes the time to teach them and explain to them, in very simple terms, what Lehi saw and had told them. And how great Nephi must have felt to see that he had an affect on his brothers.. to see them, even temporarily humble themselves and try to live righteously.
29: ".. And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things." I love that! It is hard to remember the little things, and to notice how they help in your life when you are actually doing them. I already feel better by just reading two chapters a day with you and having some time to think about what I've read and what I can do to apply it to my life. (I know I am late in posting though). I didn't read yesterday, shame on me, but I felt it! I could tell! Thanks for helping me remember to do the easy stuff! It's so obviously important!!
29: ".. And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things." I love that! It is hard to remember the little things, and to notice how they help in your life when you are actually doing them. I already feel better by just reading two chapters a day with you and having some time to think about what I've read and what I can do to apply it to my life. (I know I am late in posting though). I didn't read yesterday, shame on me, but I felt it! I could tell! Thanks for helping me remember to do the easy stuff! It's so obviously important!!
1 Nephi 13-14
I wonder how long Nephi was with the angel? Could it have been like a minute? or a few hours? or a few days? I feel like seeing ALL the stuff going on in the world from beginning to end would take quite some time, but of course the Lord's time is not the same as our time.
I loved how when Nephi had a question, the angel would answer him directly.. Like starting in verse 21: "And the angel said unto me: Knowest thou the meaning of this book. 22. And I said unto him: I know not. 23 And he said: Behold it proceedeth out of the mouth of a Jew. And I, Nephi, beheld it..." and the angel goes on to explain what the book was and what the purpose of the book was. I just love it. And it kind of ties into the whole "Knock and it shall be opened" thing... Just ask. And with a little patience and understanding, the answer will come.
I loved how when Nephi had a question, the angel would answer him directly.. Like starting in verse 21: "And the angel said unto me: Knowest thou the meaning of this book. 22. And I said unto him: I know not. 23 And he said: Behold it proceedeth out of the mouth of a Jew. And I, Nephi, beheld it..." and the angel goes on to explain what the book was and what the purpose of the book was. I just love it. And it kind of ties into the whole "Knock and it shall be opened" thing... Just ask. And with a little patience and understanding, the answer will come.
Friday, September 2, 2011
1 Nephi 13-14
37 And ablessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my bZion at that day, for they shall have the cgift and the dpower of the Holy Ghost; and if they eendure unto the end they shall be flifted up at the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting gkingdom of the Lamb; and whoso shall hpublish peace, yea, tidings of great joy, how beautiful upon the mountains shall they be.
I love this scripture and all other scriptures talking about enduring to the end. I really get so much strength from these. It really helps me to push on in those hard times of my life and even those times that are good. It also gives me a lot of comfort in those times I have doubts. It helps reassure me that if I continue to do my best and really endure that things will work out the way they should and are supposed to.
And yes megs it makes sense... no worries!
I love this scripture and all other scriptures talking about enduring to the end. I really get so much strength from these. It really helps me to push on in those hard times of my life and even those times that are good. It also gives me a lot of comfort in those times I have doubts. It helps reassure me that if I continue to do my best and really endure that things will work out the way they should and are supposed to.
And yes megs it makes sense... no worries!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
1 Nephi 11-12
So yeah, I was thinking that it would be pretty sweet to be caught up in the Spirit while pondering.. How do you ponder well enough to invite the Spirit to take you away? I always feel like my thoughts are so scattered ALL THE TIME to feel like I could ever be to any kind of point near that. I couldn't even imagine being worthy enough for that anyway!
As for seeing the things of the future, I'm with you there. I'm sure there were some heartbreaking things Nephi saw in his vision, but I think he saw many many beautiful things as well. He saw the world to the end... So yeah, there are some hard times, and evil, pure evil, things in this world, but if you look on the other side of things, there are some absolutely amazing things and what great things are in store for those who live worthily to see it, we can't even fathom right now.
Does this post even many any sense to you? It is late and I should have written this hours ago when I thought of it. Love you much Ash!!
As for seeing the things of the future, I'm with you there. I'm sure there were some heartbreaking things Nephi saw in his vision, but I think he saw many many beautiful things as well. He saw the world to the end... So yeah, there are some hard times, and evil, pure evil, things in this world, but if you look on the other side of things, there are some absolutely amazing things and what great things are in store for those who live worthily to see it, we can't even fathom right now.
Does this post even many any sense to you? It is late and I should have written this hours ago when I thought of it. Love you much Ash!!
1 Nephi 11-12
Wow... can you imagine being that faithful and righteous? I could never imagine just saying... O hey angel I would like to know what my father say and what it means... and how bout you can show me some other cool things too:)
You know what tho, i think a lot of what he saw was really sad and hard to see. He saw a lot of wars and wickedness. I think it would be so hard and depressing to see all that. It would almost make me feel defeated. I think this is why I would be kind of hesitant if offered the opportunity to see what he saw! It would be kind of fun to see the future of my generations tho:) I would love to see how things pan out but it would be kind of scary if it doesnt turn out so great...
I am glad I don't know it all tho, i think it makes life fun, exciting, and it keeps me on my toes:)
I do love how if we need further interpretation on certain things, the lord will provide a way for us to understand, it might be a dream, personal revelation, a conference talk, a scripture, or many other things. (sometimes its not something we need to understand at this time so we dont get that further revelation, which is ok too:) ) I am thankful for this gospel and how I am forever learning and growing!
Wow this post was all over the place... haha... Love ya:)
You know what tho, i think a lot of what he saw was really sad and hard to see. He saw a lot of wars and wickedness. I think it would be so hard and depressing to see all that. It would almost make me feel defeated. I think this is why I would be kind of hesitant if offered the opportunity to see what he saw! It would be kind of fun to see the future of my generations tho:) I would love to see how things pan out but it would be kind of scary if it doesnt turn out so great...
I am glad I don't know it all tho, i think it makes life fun, exciting, and it keeps me on my toes:)
I do love how if we need further interpretation on certain things, the lord will provide a way for us to understand, it might be a dream, personal revelation, a conference talk, a scripture, or many other things. (sometimes its not something we need to understand at this time so we dont get that further revelation, which is ok too:) ) I am thankful for this gospel and how I am forever learning and growing!
Wow this post was all over the place... haha... Love ya:)
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