Te gathering of Isreal is happening right now as we do missionary work. 2 Nephi 5:26 talks about it and says, "then shall they be gathered in from the four quarters of the earth unto their own lands,". It makes me wonder if everyone who has come to the United States will have to go back to their homeland? When will this take place, all at once or a little at a time?

-It's interesting reading about Satan and the influence that he has on God's children because he always uses his same tactics with every generation. He doesn't change anything he does, he uses worldly treasures or riches and pride most of the time to pull God's children away from the path. As soon as people get these things they stop doing what has been asked of them; reading our scriptures, praying, going to church, paying our tithing serving others around us...
You would think that we could figure this out after thousands of years of the same stuff, but he still gets us.

-What can we change today in order to follow our Savior more and to be tempted by Satan less? What are some ways to improve our scripture study, prayers, church worship and so forth?

I think the desires of our hearts has a big part in it. Why are we doing these things? Is it just to get them done with or is it to change and become more like our Savior? Are we truly learning and changing our lives accordingly?

Blessing- I am thankful for agency and for a better understanding and knowledge of Satans influence so that I can not be influenced by it in  my own life.

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