"Wherefore, lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your loins, and take upon you my whole armor, that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, having done all, that ye may be able to stand.
Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, having on the breastplate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, which I have sent mine angels to commit unto you; Taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of my Spirit, which I will pour out upon you, and my word which I reveal unto you, and be agreed as touching all things whatsoever ye ask of me, and be faithful until I come, and ye shall be caught up that where I am ye shall be also. Amen" D&C 27:15-18
In reading this a picture of the armies of Helaman comes to my mind. The young men that were righteous and full of integrity willing to fight in battle for truth. And then my mind goes to the pioneers that were chased from their homes, and ridiculed and beaten for truth and righteousness. And then my mind turns to my children...and the "evil day" that they live in and I pray that I am and will continue to prepare them with the whole armor of God - like the Armies of Helaman, the pioneers of old, the thousands of missionaries out today proclaiming the gospel.
How grateful I am for our Sunday services, Primary, the scriptures, church publications, prayer, and of course FAITH in aiding my endeavors to keep not only myself but my children protected with the ARMOR OF GOD.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
ENDURE...
"Be patient in afflictions, for thou shalt have many; but endure them, for, lo, I am with thee, even unto the end of thy days." D&C 24:8
Yesterday was the anniversary of the Prophet Joseph Smith's martyrdom. As I read this scripture passage, a revalation that was given to Joseph just months after the church was organized, I can't hardly keep the tears from coming. Be patient in afflictions for thou shalt have many...he sure did. But he truly endured to the end.
Joseph Smith was a true prophet. The prophet that was the instrument for the Lord in restoring the Chruch of Jesus Christ again to the earth. Joseph endured...he gave his life to the Lord, literally.
Jospeh Smith has been an inspiration to me, not just as a prophet, but as a man; a natural man. He is my proof that even through the good, the bad, and the ugly, the LORD is with us to the end. He loves us, he'll protect us, and He will bring us home. But we must endure.
"Be patient in afflicitons, for thou shalt have many; but endure them, for, lo, I am with thee, even unto the end of thy days..."
Yesterday was the anniversary of the Prophet Joseph Smith's martyrdom. As I read this scripture passage, a revalation that was given to Joseph just months after the church was organized, I can't hardly keep the tears from coming. Be patient in afflictions for thou shalt have many...he sure did. But he truly endured to the end.
Joseph Smith was a true prophet. The prophet that was the instrument for the Lord in restoring the Chruch of Jesus Christ again to the earth. Joseph endured...he gave his life to the Lord, literally.
Jospeh Smith has been an inspiration to me, not just as a prophet, but as a man; a natural man. He is my proof that even through the good, the bad, and the ugly, the LORD is with us to the end. He loves us, he'll protect us, and He will bring us home. But we must endure.
"Be patient in afflicitons, for thou shalt have many; but endure them, for, lo, I am with thee, even unto the end of thy days..."
Saturday, June 26, 2010
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT APRIL 6th...
I just finished section 21 in the Doctrine and Covenants. It is the section that tells of the organization of the Church.
April 6, 1830
Why else is April 6th such an amazing day to remember.....
The day Christ was born
The day Christ was resurrected
April 6th is such an amazing day - so many events that impact and shape us as humans.
Why is April 6th significant to you?
April 6, 1830
Why else is April 6th such an amazing day to remember.....
The day Christ was born
The day Christ was resurrected
April 6th is such an amazing day - so many events that impact and shape us as humans.
Why is April 6th significant to you?
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
LEARN OF ME
"Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me." D&C 19:23
I have loved this scripture for years. I remember singing the song in Young Womens that was inspired because of this message, "Learn of Me".
Oh how I seek peace so often in my life. I can honsestly say DAILY! And the Lord has given me multiple avenues to feel it. In this simple one line message He tells me that if I would just listen, I would have peace. And I know that I can find peace through praying, following the commandments, going to church, teaching my children, service, showing kindness, even through laughing.
LEARN OF ME...and you shall have peace...
Simple and true
I have loved this scripture for years. I remember singing the song in Young Womens that was inspired because of this message, "Learn of Me".
Oh how I seek peace so often in my life. I can honsestly say DAILY! And the Lord has given me multiple avenues to feel it. In this simple one line message He tells me that if I would just listen, I would have peace. And I know that I can find peace through praying, following the commandments, going to church, teaching my children, service, showing kindness, even through laughing.
LEARN OF ME...and you shall have peace...
Simple and true
Sunday, June 20, 2010
CONVERSING WITH THE LORD
In Section 18 of the Doctrine and Covenants the Lord talks to Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer. Wow does He tell them some amazing things.
Imagine having a conversation with the Lord about the wickedness the world is deriving up. Imagine Him telling you exactly what needs to be done to save yourself and others around you from succuming to the wickedness.
How wonderful would it be to hear straight from the Lord that the WORTH OF EVERY SOUL IS GREAT(D&C 18:10). That YOUR sould is great.
Wouldn't it be amazing for the Lord to tell you specifically that the way to everlasting JOY and happiness is through repentance and helping others to see that repentance is a gift, a good thing, and blessing for us to be able to recieve the greatest joy.
For the Lord to converse with you and remind you that without faith, hope and charity, you can do nothing(D&C 18:19). To help remind yourself what is important and what source to drive your strength from.
How wonderful it would be to have the Lord speak directly to you and map out so specifically HIS ways as well as His plan for you....
After reading sections 14-18 I was getting a bit envious of the personal revalations the Lord was giving Joseph, Oliver, David, Martin, Peter, John...And then I remembered how many times in my life that I have recieved personal revalation from the Lord. How many prayers have been answered, how many whisperings from the spirit gave me the direction and guidance I needed.
The Lord, through all generations of time, has offered revalation through prophets and apostles, and even to individuals, like myself. I'm grateful to read the powerful revelations from the Lord to His servants. Not only does it give me a greater testimony of the truthfulness of the Gospel but it also strengthens my faith, hope, and charity for which I KNOW I can do many things.
Imagine having a conversation with the Lord about the wickedness the world is deriving up. Imagine Him telling you exactly what needs to be done to save yourself and others around you from succuming to the wickedness.
How wonderful would it be to hear straight from the Lord that the WORTH OF EVERY SOUL IS GREAT(D&C 18:10). That YOUR sould is great.
Wouldn't it be amazing for the Lord to tell you specifically that the way to everlasting JOY and happiness is through repentance and helping others to see that repentance is a gift, a good thing, and blessing for us to be able to recieve the greatest joy.
For the Lord to converse with you and remind you that without faith, hope and charity, you can do nothing(D&C 18:19). To help remind yourself what is important and what source to drive your strength from.
How wonderful it would be to have the Lord speak directly to you and map out so specifically HIS ways as well as His plan for you....
After reading sections 14-18 I was getting a bit envious of the personal revalations the Lord was giving Joseph, Oliver, David, Martin, Peter, John...And then I remembered how many times in my life that I have recieved personal revalation from the Lord. How many prayers have been answered, how many whisperings from the spirit gave me the direction and guidance I needed.
The Lord, through all generations of time, has offered revalation through prophets and apostles, and even to individuals, like myself. I'm grateful to read the powerful revelations from the Lord to His servants. Not only does it give me a greater testimony of the truthfulness of the Gospel but it also strengthens my faith, hope, and charity for which I KNOW I can do many things.
Friday, June 18, 2010
MOST WORTH
"For many times you have desired of me to know that which would be of the most worth unto you." D&C 15:4
This section is a revalation in response to John Whitmer's sincere prayers to the Lord asking Him where and what he could do to be of most worth to Him. The Lord answers John Whitmer so personally that it was and is still only known to Brother Whitmer and the Prophet Joseph Smith. It hit me hard...really hard. Because I then began to wonder when it was the last time I sincerely prayed to the Lord and asked what I could truly do to be of most worth:
This section is a revalation in response to John Whitmer's sincere prayers to the Lord asking Him where and what he could do to be of most worth to Him. The Lord answers John Whitmer so personally that it was and is still only known to Brother Whitmer and the Prophet Joseph Smith. It hit me hard...really hard. Because I then began to wonder when it was the last time I sincerely prayed to the Lord and asked what I could truly do to be of most worth:
- Do I sincerely ask Him how I can be the best instrument for him?
- Do I humbly ask Him how I can be a better wife, a better mother, even a better daughter?
- How about a good example to those I'm around?
- Am I seeking missionary experiences?
- What about opportunities to bare witness?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Good Things to Come
If you need a spiritual tear jerker to start off your day. And now I will always remember there are...
Good Things to Come
Good Things to Come
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