In reading in Alma chapters 12-13 it made me think how important "The Fall" was to The Plan of Salvation. We have to have these experiences as hard as they may be to grow and become like God. They are preparing us for harder things in life and for the next life. Sometimes I honestly think to myself how much harder is life really going to get? I was having a hard time at the beginning of this semester with Katelynn gone and taking harder classes, with my calling. I couldn't understand why God would put so much on me at once. I didn't really have any good friends either. Then thinking about Alma 13:10 it says, "they choosing to repent and work righteousness rather then to parish;" I hope I am on the right path to righteousness. I am trying to make the right decisions.
Gordon B. Hinckley said, "We all do a lot of studying, but most of us don't do much meditation. We don't take time to think. I'd like to suggest that next fast day . . . everybody in this hall set aside an hour or two. Sit by yourself. Go in the bedroom and lock the door. Go out in the yard under a tree. Go in your study if you have one and shut the door, and think about yourself and your worthiness. Read from this great book [Book of Mormon]...There's a great word that's used, 'ponder.' "'Ponder.' What do we mean by 'ponder'? Well, I think it simply means kind of quietly thinking things through. Ponder what you have read. Ponder your life. Are you worthy, are you living the commandments...?" (Church News, 01/06/96) -Christ commanded them to; 1. " ponder upon the things which I have said, 2. ask the Father, in my name, that ye many understand, 3. prepare your minds for the morrow ," (3 Nephi 17:3) -The thing...
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