Day 1: 40 Days Through the Book of Mormon

I was able to witness a priesthood blessing last night, and the Spirit was overwhelming. The power that young men have and others are capable of, testify to me the goodness of this gospel. The Lord has given us tools to help make our lives better, and that alone gives me faith.

Last semester me and Lo always talked about reading scriptures together and saying a prayer at night together, but we never did.... until last night! We finally put our plan into action, and it was the best feeling. We read chapters 1-9 of 1 Nephi by ourselves then we read chapter 10 together and got on our knees and prayed. For the first time in a long time I went to bed feeling so at peace. It's amazing how much the gospel can change your life with just a little bit of effort. I've realized that to be the strong young woman I was sent here to be, I have to put my best effort into learning and living this gospel. 

40 Days Through the Book of Mormon

Day 1

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 1-10

Scripture to mark & ponder: 1 Nephi 3:7

Scripture Thought for the Day:

"Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart."

D&C 8:2

Thought for the Day:

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit."

Aristotle

Last night as me and Lauren read together, the last verses of chapter 10 of 1 Nephi touched me. 

17     And it came to pass after I Nephi, having heard all the words of my father, concerning the things which he saw in a vision, and also the things which he spake by the power of the Holy Ghost, which power he received by faith on the Son of God-and the Son of God was the Messiah who should come- I, Nephi, was desirous also that I might see, and hear, and know of these things, by the power of God unto all those who diligently seek him, as well in times of old as in the time that he should manifest himself unto the children of men.    18     For he is the same yesterday, today, and forever and the way is prepared for all men from the foundation of the world, if it so be that they repent and come unto him.    19     For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these times as in times of old, and as well in times of old as in times to come; wherefore, the course of the Lord is one eternal round.     20     Therefore remember, O man, for all thy doings though shalt be brought into judgement.    21    Wherefore, if ye have sought to do wickedly in the days of your probation, then ye are found unclean before the judgement-seat of God; and no unclean thing can dwell with God; wherefore, ye must be cast off forever.     22     And the Holy Ghost giveth authority that I should speak these things, and deny them not.

This testifies to me of the consistency of our Heavenly Father. He is the same 100 years ago as he is today. Nephi desired to know of the gospel just like me. We both have searched for the truth, and we both found the same answer. Although Nephi is a prophet, he still learned the same truth and felt the same love and Spirit that I feel. I also know that in these days of our probation the consequences are real. If I choose the wrong path, I can not dwell with my Father in Heaven. My prayer is that more of us will hold onto the rod and help build up the Kingdom.