Howdy! I have chosen one verse or phrase from each page of the Book of Mormon to share with my family daily. See the list here...
Page Reference My Thoughts
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Mosiah
23:15 Thus
did Alma teach his people, that every man should
love his neighbor as himself,
that there should be no contention among
them.
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Contention divides. Love
heals. Try today to be aware of your actions, words and thoughts.
...Father, help me be aware
of how I’m affecting myself and others with my thoughts, words
and actions. Please help me be a healer.
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192
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Mosiah
23:21-22 Nevertheless
the Lord seeth fit to chasten his
people; yea, he trieth their
patience and
their faith. Nevertheless—whosoever
putteth his trust in him the same shall be
lifted
up at
the last day. Yea, and thus it was with this people.
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Ahhh… this is another test.
God believes I can pass this test. What tools can I use to
succeed? What memories, songs, or people will help me stay strong?
...God, thank you for
believing in me enough to give me this test. I may feel overwhelmed yet will keep moving forward with hope. I will keep
trying to do what is pleasing to thee!
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193
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Mosiah
24:12 And
Alma and his people did not raise their voices to the Lord their
God, but did pour out their hearts to
him; and he did know the thoughts of
their hearts.
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I feel so blessed that God
knows me and is aware of me so much that I don’t even need to
use my voice to talk with him. When I’m struggling, I can visit
with him silently until I’m able to have a private place to
speak with my voice.
...God, thanks for always
being there and willing to listen to me.
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194
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Mosiah
24:15 And
now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and
his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen
them
that they could bear up their burdens with
ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to
all the will of the Lord.
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My
trials do not need to go away for me to be happy and hopeful.
Focus on the big picture.
...Father,
I pray that you will guide my mind to find the bigger picture and
think celestial. Help me to find the good in each moment and stay
focused on my Savior. There will be an end to the struggles.
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195
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Mosiah
25:11 And
again, when they thought upon the Lamanites, who were their
brethren, of their sinful and polluted state,
they were filled with pain and anguish for the welfare of their souls.
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As humans, we see people ‘on
the outside’ and not as often ‘on their inside character’.
We are all God’s kids. He wants us all to come home and to be
happy and helpful to each other.
...Father, I’m sorry I’m
so narrow minded. Please help me to see the good you’ve put into
each person, including myself. Thanks
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196
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Mosiah
26:3 And
now because of their unbelief they
could not understand the
word of God; and their hearts were hardened.
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If we are not willing to try
to do right, we cannot have the blessings that are available. Can
you remember a time when you chose to do what you believed was the
right choice, even though it was harder than another choice? If
so, what happened?
….Father, thank you for
the peace you give us and the strength we receive when we do your
will. Thanks for courageous people who do hard things!
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197
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Mosiah
26:13 And
now the spirit of Alma was again troubled; and he went and
inquired of the Lord what he should do concerning this matter, for
he feared that he should do wrong in the sight of God.
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Are we more concerned with
what God or people think of us?
...God, I want to follow
you and do what is pleasing in your sight. Please help me to
recognize Satan’s lies so I can boldly choose your path.
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198
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Mosiah
26:29-31 Therefore
I (God)
say unto you, Go; and whosoever transgresseth against me, him
shall ye judge
according to
the sins which he has committed; and if he confess his
sins before thee and me, and repenteth in
the sincerity of his heart, him shall ye forgive,
and I will forgive him also. Yea,
and as often
as my people repent will I forgive them their trespasses against me. And ye shall also
forgive one
another your trespasses; for verily I say unto you, he that
forgiveth not his neighbor’s trespasses when he says that he repents, the same hath brought himself under
condemnation.
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We
all mess up and need repentance and forgiveness. Let us strive to
quickly forgive ourselves and others and repent too. Turn back to
God as soon as you recognize you’re getting off track.
...Father,
thank you for the gifts of repentance and forgiveness. When I was
younger, repenting felt like a punishment. Now I see it more as an
eraser or a delete button. Repentance is a chance to make things
right, learn, and do better. Sincere forgiveness brings me peace.
Thank You for a Savior who made these gifts possible! Please help
me see what I need to repent of and who I can forgive to receive
more peace!
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Mosiah
27:4 That
they should let no pride nor haughtiness disturb their peace;
that every man should esteem his
neighbor as
himself, laboring with
their own hands for their support.
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As I go through my day, and I
recognize negativity, simply ask...Am I letting this __ disturb my
peace? Is it worth it?
...Father, help me see
truth and error today. Guide me to paths of peace and
understanding! Thanks
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Mosiah
27:14 And
again, the angel said: Behold, the Lord hath heard the
prayers of his people, and also the prayers of
his servant, Alma, who is thy father; for he has prayed with
much faith concerning thee that thou mightest be brought to the
knowledge of
the truth; therefore, for this purpose have I come to convince thee
of the power and authority of God, that the prayers of
his servants might be answered according to their faith.
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Because
of the faith of Alma’s dad, Angels came down to help. President
Nelson reminded us to expect miracles.
...Father,
I know miracles can happen, both big and small. Please help me
see the miracles in my life. Please use me to be a helper to
create miracles for others too?
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