501
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Ether
8:18-19 And
it came to pass that they formed a secret
combination,
even as they of old; which combination is most abominable and
wicked above all, in the sight of God; For
the Lord worketh not in secret combinations, neither doth he will
that man should shed blood, but in all things hath forbidden it,
from the beginning of man.
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What
if you said and did everything for all to hear and see? Would you
be more careful? Think a bit over the next few days… Would I be
pleased if everyone saw or heard me do this?
...Father,
thanks for the council to ponder. When we reflect on our actions
and desires, we are able to then guide them where we really want
them to go. In Jesus name, Amen.
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502
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Ether
8:26 Wherefore,
I, Moroni, am commanded to write these things that evil may be
done away, and that the time may come that Satan may have no
power upon
the hearts of the children of men, but that they may be persuaded to
do good continually, that they may come unto the fountain of all
righteousness and
be saved.
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What
would persuade you to do good continually so you can come to
Christ and be saved eternally? Is
whatever you’re doing or considering doing going to bring you
closer to Jesus? He’s the answer.
...Father,
please guide me always to good and help me to recognize my
temptations so I can quickly and confidently choose your path
instead. In Jesus name, Amen.
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503
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Ether
9:20 And
thus the Lord did pour out his blessings upon this land, which was
choice above
all other lands; and he commanded that whoso should possess the
land should possess it unto the Lord, or they should be destroyed when
they were ripened in iniquity; for upon such, saith the Lord: I
will pour out the fullness of my wrath.
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We
live in a blessed land and it will remain so if we choose to put
God first. If we choose evil instead, we will face God’s wrath.
What can we do to keep the blessings we’re enjoying so the next
generations can enjoy them too?
….Father,
thanks for the many blessings we so often take for granted. I’m
sorry that I’m not more grateful. Please help me to be a benefit
to those around me as I strive to be an example of Thee and my
Savior. In Jesus name, Amen.
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504
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Ether
9:28, 35 And
there came prophets in the land again,
crying repentance unto them—that they must prepare the way of
the Lord or there should come a curse upon the face of the land;
yea, even there should be a great famine, in which they should be
destroyed if they did not repent.
...And
it came to pass that when they had humbled themselves
sufficiently before the Lord he did send rain upon the face of the
earth; and the people began to revive again, and there began to be
fruit in the north countries, and in all the countries round
about. And the Lord did show forth his power unto them in
preserving them from famine.
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Do
we choose to be humble or do we need God to humble us? If we
trust that God can only speak truth, He will help us as we turn to
Him, and he wants us to succeed, then we have no need to fear.
Satan brings fear to us, God brings love and hope.
...Father,
thanks for the scriptures that show us who you are and what our
Savior is like. You’re merciful, kind, and helpful, yet can get
very angry too. Thanks for loving me enough to let me keep trying
and for the Holy Spirit to help me succeed. In Jesus name, Amen.
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505
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Ether
10:2 And
it came to pass that Shez did remember the destruction of his
fathers, and he did build up a righteous kingdom; for he
remembered what the Lord had done in bringing Jared and his
brother across the
deep; and he did walk in the ways of the Lord; and he begat sons
and daughters.
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Remember…
learn from the past. Many others have already lived and learned
the lessons that you can learn the easy way (from them) or the
hard way by figuring it out on your own.
...Father,
thanks for examples we can learn from. Help me to read and watch
that which will lead me in thy paths of understanding and
goodness. In Jesus name, Amen.
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506
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Ether
10:28
And
never could be a people more blessed than were they, and more
prospered by the hand of the Lord. And they were in a land that
was choice above all lands, for the Lord had spoken it.
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The
Lord has said we will be blessed as we are righteous. That does
not mean that all bad things will go away, for we all make our own
choices. Yet, we can keep the peace and hope of Christ alive in us
in spite of whatever we go through.
...Father,
help em to think Celestial and keep my focus on my Savior and the
big picture of why we’re here on this earth and what’s
awaiting us as we live thy commandments. In Jesus name, Amen.
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507
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Ether
11:8 And
the people began to repent of their iniquity; and inasmuch as they
did the Lord did have mercy on
them.
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Repentance
allows for mercy. God has told us to forgive not just 7 times, but
70x7… or in other words, innumerable times.
...Father,
please forgive my many mistakes. Help me to recognize my errors
and guide me to better choices where I and others can feel thy
peace. Thanks. In Jesus name, Amen
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508
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Ether
11:22 And
they did reject all
the words of the prophets, because of their secret
society and
wicked abominations.
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What
is keeping me from accepting God’s words completely? Why am I
hesitant to fully give all myself and my time, talents, and energy
to doing God’s will?
...Father,
please forgive my weakness. Thanks for opportunities to be thy
hands and voice and lift others. Help me to overcome my past and
move forward with hope and healing for myself and others. In Jesus name, Amen.
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509
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Ether
12:4 Wherefore,
whoso believeth in God might with surety
hope for
a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which
hope cometh
of faith,
maketh an anchor to
the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always
abounding in good
works,
being led to glorify God.
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If
our Faith in Christ was connected to every choice we made, we
would always abound in good works for all good things come from
God!
...Father,
thanks for the goodness all around us. For light and dark, loud
and quiet, health and sickness, time to be busy and time to relax,
for opposites that give us perspective. Please help me to anchor
myself to Christ and Thee. In Jesus name, Amen.
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510
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Ether
12:26-27 And
when I had said this, the Lord spake unto me, saying: Fools
mock,
but they shall mourn; and my grace is sufficient for the meek,
that they shall take no advantage of your weakness; And
if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness.
I give unto
men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is
sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith
in me, then will I make weak things
become strong unto them.
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Fools
mock others’ weakness. Am I being a fool or am I recognizing
that someone else needs help from God and us, just like I need
help from God and others? God’s grace (power and help) is for
all of us and will make up for what we are not able to do on our
own.
...Father,
thanks for your grace. I need your help every day and know I
cannot succeed on my own. I can’t explain how, but I know Christ
made it possible to repair and heal all of earth’s craziness as
we keep striving to do Thy will. Thanks. In Jesus name, Amen
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