Mornoni is a great example of reading and knowing the scriptures when he talks about Joseph and the things he went through to compare it to the lives then. I need to do that with my life and realize more connections and blessings in my life.

"many who died, firmly believing that their souls were redeemed by the Lord Jesus Christ;" (Alma 46:39)
-To have a firm belief to me is the same as having a knowledge. Knowing about and believing in the Savior and His atoning sacrifice is such a blessing in our lives today. 
Then the scriptures go on to say, "those who died with a faith in Christ are happy in him," (46:41)

- I use to think that this meant we were a happy people and that we were blessed with happiness but I think it's more than that. I think it means Christ is happy with us and with the decisions we are making to follow Him and live our lives as He has asked.

Blessing- I have been blessed with amazing friends and got to go to institute yesterday. :)

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