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
361
Alma
60:32 ...your iniquity is for the cause of your love of glory and
the vain things of the world.
What causes me to go off God’s
path. Is it worth it in the eternal view?
...Father, please guide me
to thy paths. Help me recognize where I’m going astray so I can
choose a better path with eternal blessings.
362
Alma
61:9 And now, in your epistle you have censured me, but it
mattereth not; I am not angry, but do rejoice in the greatness of
your heart. I, Pahoran, do not seek for power, save only to retain
my judgment seat that I may preserve the rights and the liberty of
my people. My soul standeth fast in that liberty in the which God
hath made us free.
How do I response when
censured (punished or disapproved)? I can learn to accept other's
words and after contemplating them, judge them against God’s
standards before deciding if I find them of worth or not. Others’
opinions do not change my value. ...Father, I know you’re
a just God and we don’t see the whole picture like you do. I am
grateful that others want to help me. Please help me to be more
gracious as others censure me. Help me to find thy truth and move
forward with faith and hope.
363
Alma
62:1 And now it came to pass that when Moroni had received this
epistle his heart did take courage, and was filled with
exceedingly great joy because of the faithfulness of Pahoran,...
Who helps us have more courage
and joy? Whose example of faith in our Savior gives us the
strength to keep trying? ...Father, I’ve met lots
of folks in my journey on earth. Thanks for the courageous,
faithful and positive examples of ____.
364
Alma
62:19 Now Moroni was desirous that the Lamanites should come out
to battle against them, upon the plains; but the Lamanites,
knowing of their exceedingly great courage, and beholding the
greatness of their number, therefore they durst not come out
against hem; therefore they did not come to battle in that day. How can we be known for great
courage? What can I do today to challenge and strengthen my faith
in Christ? ...Father, I pray for your
help as I step out of my comfort zone and courageously strengthen
my faith in thee. Thanks for the promise that you’ll never lead
me astray and you’re always there to talk to.
365
Alma
62:36 And it came to pass that Teancum in his anger did go forth
into the camp of the Lamanites, and did let himself down over the
walls of the city. And he went forth with a cord, from place to
place, insomuch that he did find the king; and he did cast a
javelin at him, which did pierce him near the heart. But behold,
the king did awaken his servants before he died, insomuch that
they did pursue Teancum, and slew him.
Let us make sure that we do
not go in anger but go with God’s blessing. We can choose to
have a soft answer, which is hard, yet doable.
...Father, anger is a
strong emotion and one we need to learn to control. Help me find
ways to calm myself so I can think and act clearly and with thy
spirit as my guide.
366
Alma
62:49-51 But notwithstanding their riches, or their strength, or
their prosperity,... they did humble themselves exceedingly before
him. Yea, they did remember how great things the Lord had done for
them,... And they did pray unto the Lord their God continually,
insomuch that the Lord did bless them, according to his word, so
that they did wax strong and prosper in the land.
Remember our blessings and the
blessings of those righteous folks who lived before us. If we want
a blessing, we need to live worthy of and ask for that blessing,
then wait hopefully for God’s timing.
...Father, I am truly
blessed. I have scriptures that tell of others who have been
blessed because of their faithfulness. Please help me to become a
tool in thy hands to bless others.
367
Alma
63:2 And he was a just man, and he did walk uprightly before God;
and he did observe to do good continually, to keep the
commandments of the Lord his God; and also did his brother.
How do we become just,
upright, and doing good continually? How do we help our family to
keep God’s commandments and do good too? ...Father, I pray for your
help and guidance to learn to be fair and to do good continually
as I obey thee.
368
Helaman
1:6 And it came to pass that Pacumeni, when he saw that he could
not obtain the judgment-seat, he did unite with the voice of the
people.
How can we resolve different
opinions? If we keep a celestial view, it’ll help us focus on
God and others more than us. ...Father, thanks for many
freedoms that allow me to worship thee, learn, and choose my
paths. It also allows others to live in the way they choose. May I
be an example of thee. Thanks.
369
Helaman
1:18 And it came to pass that because of so much contention and so
much difficulty in the government, that they had not kept
sufficient guards in the land of Zarahemla; for they had supposed
that the Lamanites durst not come into the heart of their lands to
attack that great city Zarahemla.
We need to always be on guard
against evil. Satan does not sleep and will not quit trying to
drag us down. We are on God’s team, and we know that Jesus wins
in the end. ...Father, please help me
to live worthy of being on your team. Guide me to guard myself
against all evil, no matter how big or small it is.
370
Helaman
1:28 But when Moronihah had discovered this, he immediately sent
forth Lehi with an army round about to head them before they
should come to the land Bountiful.
How would our day be different
if we immediately protected ourselves and others when evil was
found? Satan wouldn’t get in because we never gave him the
chance. ...Father, I wanna be
strong against evil. Please help me remember the small things I
can do daily to keep close to thy spirit. Thanks.
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