Sometimes when I think about eternity and the idea of making it to the Celestial Kingdom, I overwhelm myself. It seems like it is so complicated, and that being faithful and being an active member of the Church is so complex that I will never be able to do all that is required.
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Isn't it interesting how the same experiences can change and shape individual people in different ways? And how our own experience is so tailored to us that we can see through those experiences how the Lord loves and knows us individually?
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We know that life isn't going to be easy, but sometimes when things are tough it's hard to remember the good in the world and remain cheerful. And that first verse made me wonder if there were blessings that I've missed out on while I sat in a corner wringing my hands about things.
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Do you ever have those moments when you're studying in the scriptures and the message that Heavenly Father has for you is SO personal and SO apparent that it is completely unmistakable?
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The message in Doctrine and Covenants 18 about the worth of souls is one we hear often. We teach and learn that the Lord knows us and calls us by name. It might be the most comforting message in all scripture. I know that for me, it brings me a lot of peace when I feel like I matter.
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It's interesting to contemplate what it must have been like to be one of the men chosen to stand as a witness to the gold plates. This week as I studied Doctrine and Covenants 14-17, it seemed like I had to work extra hard to figure out exactly what the message was for me.
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’Twas the voice of an angel from glory, ’twas a message from the Most High! And as we heard we rejoiced, while His love enkindled upon our souls, and we were wrapped in the vision of the Almighty! Where was room for doubt?
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The Lord will heal our broken hearts, and comfort us, and He will answer our prayers if we ask and then actively look for the answers, and the peace and comfort that follow. I am so grateful for my knowledge of this because it can and does change everything.
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Moroni's invitation to come unto Christ and be perfected in Him is such a beautiful way to end the Book of Mormon! I have been thinking this week a lot about the words of Moroni in this closing chapter, and all of the wonderful messages he has for us.
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I read an article as part of my weekly study this week about faith, hope and charity and how they are the three most important things in the world. This lesson, May Christ Lift Thee Up, has had great meaning to me this week, and has caused me to stop and examine my life a little more than normal in order to see where I really stand.
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I don't know about you, but I spend a lot of time thinking about, complaining about, and pointing out my weaknesses to others. I think it's human nature to always look in the mirror and see the flaws, but is that really a bad thing?
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The honest truth is, I have no idea where the Lord is leading me right now. And I have good days, where I can feel the wind pushing me, but the waves and turbulence have calmed. But I also have those days when it feels like the storm is picking up, the waves are crashing, and my boat is tumbling. I have been trying to not let those days get the better of me, but it can be difficult.
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