Book of Mormon Minute, Pages 291-300

    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

291	Alma 32:41 But if ye will nourish the word, yea, nourish the tree as it beginneth to grow, by your faith with great diligence, and with patience, looking forward to the fruit thereof, it shall take root; and behold it shall be a tree springing up unto everlasting life.	What would God have us nourish? (a child, a relationship, an opportunity, our testimony) When someone believes in us, it helps us do things we couldn’t do on our own. ...Father, thanks for believing in us and helping us to improve. Thanks for the trials that allow us to learn and develop a stronger testimony of Thee and Jesus.
292	Alma 33:11 And thou didst hear me because of mine afflictions and my sincerity; and it is because of thy Son that thou hast been thus merciful unto me, therefore I will cry unto thee in all mine afflictions, for in thee is my joy; for thou hast turned thy judgments away from me, because of thy Son.	Our trials can help us be more sincere in our communication with God. When we discover that true joy comes in God’s paths, we are more eager to obey Him and desire his paths. ...Father, please guide me to thy paths today and use me as a tool to help others find thy peace. When I falter, please send others to strengthen me.
293	Alma 34:4 Yea, even that ye would have so much faith as even to plant the word in your hearts, that ye may try the experiment of its goodness.	If you’re struggling, experiment on a principle of God and see if they bring goodness. Even a desire to try is a good start. ...Father in Heaven, Thank you for the many opportunities we’ve had to feel of your love and peace and for all things which help us know you are real and know us and love us.
294	Alma 34:15 And thus he shall bring salvation to all those who shall believe on his name; this being the intent of this last sacrifice, to bring about the bowels of mercy, which overpowereth justice, and bringeth about means unto men that they may have faith unto repentance.	Christ’s mercy is stronger than justice. It allows us to repent. May we strive to use mercy when we can to bless others. ...Father, we thank thee for the mercy thou gives us through thy son, Jesus. May we look for and recognize thy tender mercies in our lives today.
295	Alma 34:31 Yea, I would that ye would come forth and harden not your hearts any longer; for behold, now is the time and the day of your salvation; and therefore, if ye will repent and harden not your hearts, immediately shall the great plan of redemption be brought about unto you.	Immediately… when we desire to obey God and do good instead of wrong, God does immediately bless us, help us, and extend forgiveness. ...Father, please guide me today to know what I need to repent of and who I need to apologize and ask forgiveness of. Forgiveness is a gift. Thank thee for that gift that you are willing to immediately and completely give.
296	Alma 34:38 That ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble yourselves even to the dust, and worship God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you.	Let us put away our stubborn, obstinate ways and strive for being grateful and merciful. All that we have is a gift from God and an opportunity to keep improving. ...Father, thank thee for this day which I can keep trying to do a little better and be a little kinder. Thanks for Jesus’ example that shows me how to do what is hard, yet possible because of Him.
297	Alma 35:9 And he breathed out many threatenings against them. And now the people of Ammon did not fear their words; therefore they did not cast them out, but they did receive all the poor of the Zoramites that came over unto them; and they did nourish them, and did clothe them, and did give unto them lands for their inheritance; and they did administer unto them according to their wants.	… they did not fear their words… Let us strive today to do what is right and good, giving no regard to Satan’s threats. Let us be merciful and be tools in God’s hands to bless. ...Father, we pray for Thy grace, thy power and help, to do good today without concern for worldly or Satan's threats. May we find our strength in thee and thy promises for you cannot lie and said you will be with us as we do right.
298	Alma 36:3 And now, O my son Helaman, behold, thou art in thy youth, and therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day.	We will be supported by God in our trials, troubles, and afflictions. We can be strengthened by the examples of others who have gone before. May we learn from history and leave a legacy that will strengthen others. ...Father, thank thee for the Holy Spirit’s comforting and guiding power. Thanks for the many examples of people who did tough things that were the right thing to do. Thanks for those who wrote it down so we could know and find strength to do our own hard things.
299	Alma 36:27 And I have been supported under trials and troubles of every kind, yea, and in all manner of afflictions; yea, God has delivered me from prison, and from bonds, and from death; yea, and I do put my trust in him, and he will still deliver me.	Trusting in God and doing right, does not take away challenges and hard things, it might bring more challenges so we can be examples to others. ...Father, thank thee for the opportunities to do and be good amid challenges. We pray for thy help to stay strong and focus on Jesus and the promises of eternal joy for those who stay faithful.
300	Alma 37:7 And the Lord God doth work by means to bring about his great and eternal purposes; and by very small means the Lord doth confound the wise and bringeth about the salvation of many souls.	We are God’s very small things. If we allow ourselves to be used as God’s tools, he can bless many and bring us peace no matter where we are. ...Father, please use me as a tool for good. Please help me as I strive to strengthen my faith and testimony and to do that which is pleasing in thy sight.