"And thus we see that the commandments of God must be fulfilled. And if it so be that the children of men keep the commandments of God he doth nourish them, and strengthen them, and provide means whereby they can accomplish the thing which he has commanded them..." ~1 Nephi 17:3
Wow. I'm sure I've never read that verse before.
I've been going through a lot of trials in my life... a precious relationship has come to an end, the war against my inner demons has raged on, and I have not been sure I could make it. I've turned to the Lord and to the scriptures for a source of strength, and this verse was exactly what I needed. The promise here is so simple... If we keep the commandments of God, he will strengthen us and provide a way for us to do what he has asked us to do.
Now, I'm not a wicked evil person, and I haven't committed murder or some other terrible sin, but there's far too much that I have not been doing. In church, we're taught simple things, such as: Pray every day, study scriptures daily, take care of your body by eating right and having a good sleep schedule, etc. etc. Now, I'm a fairly healthy eater, but that's about the only thing in that list I do well. The days I do pray and study the scriptures, there is a very noticeable difference - I feel so much stronger, like I really could do anything.
This week, and for the rest of my life, I am going to make an extra effort to do even the small things. I know that as I do, I will be blessed with the grace of God and be able to do that which I cannot do by my own strength.
Wow. I'm sure I've never read that verse before.
I've been going through a lot of trials in my life... a precious relationship has come to an end, the war against my inner demons has raged on, and I have not been sure I could make it. I've turned to the Lord and to the scriptures for a source of strength, and this verse was exactly what I needed. The promise here is so simple... If we keep the commandments of God, he will strengthen us and provide a way for us to do what he has asked us to do.
Now, I'm not a wicked evil person, and I haven't committed murder or some other terrible sin, but there's far too much that I have not been doing. In church, we're taught simple things, such as: Pray every day, study scriptures daily, take care of your body by eating right and having a good sleep schedule, etc. etc. Now, I'm a fairly healthy eater, but that's about the only thing in that list I do well. The days I do pray and study the scriptures, there is a very noticeable difference - I feel so much stronger, like I really could do anything.
This week, and for the rest of my life, I am going to make an extra effort to do even the small things. I know that as I do, I will be blessed with the grace of God and be able to do that which I cannot do by my own strength.
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