Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Can't Forget

Something that I think is so easy for us as humans is to find a way that our needs and wants can be met and then move on with our lives. It's the "natural man" inside of us--the selfish side of our nature. When we ask the Lord for something, it's imperative that we thank Him for His help. Most of the time, we couldn't have done it ourself. Such example is given in Helaman 13:22-23.

I don't like to admit it, but I find myself often in this roller coaster. And as soon as I catch myself not properly expressing my gratitude, I do my best to be better. I notice myself gradually getting better, but it has absolutely taken time to get here. The thought comes to mind: how would we feel if somebody only came to us when we needed something? That person probably forgets the effort of the other person and begins to focus on only their needs.

It's a mistake too easily made--we can't forget all that the Lord does for us and all that He provides for us. Because we'd be nothing without it.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Unwearyingness. It's a real word.

The word "unwearyingness" caught my attention in Helaman 10:4. In this verse, the Lord is speaking to Nephi and He tells Nephi that He noticed that the word had been declared with unwearyingness, that Nephi had not feared his opponents the Nephites, and that he had sought the Lord's will, and to keep His commandments. 
This verse made me think of things that I do with unwearyingness (defined as never slackening). And these things, are they truly making me happy? Are they what the Lord would have me be spending such time and effort on? Am I seeking His will in my life?

 Nephi declared the word with unwearyingness and he was blessed for that. 
We must keep the Lord's commandments and we too will be blessed. 

 My new challenge to myself is to strive to align my will more with the Lord's in prayer. I don't expect change overnight, but I do know that the closer and closer I get the more I will be doing what I need to be doing. Because I know that when we follow the Lord, we are kept safe and brought even closer to Him.
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