John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." I love this scripture. The world tries to offer peace, but the only true peace we can find is through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Last night I saw Kung Fu Panda 2, and I observed that he defeats his enemies only through finding inner peace. The Lord will give that peace, all you have to do is turn to him.
Mosiah 2:41 "And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it." This scripture I found in my own study a while ago. It teaches me that the way to happiness is keeping the commandments. They can be hard to obey sometimes, but in all honesty they enable us to be free. Free from addiction, free from bondage, sin, and misery. The commandments may seem limiting, but they are the opposite. They truly bring happiness and freedom. I connect this scripture to the one that says, "Wickedness never was happiness." I know when I make wrong choices in the end it always brings me sorrow. Likewise, righteousness always was happiness.
1 Corinthians 10:13 "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. " In seminary once we interchanged the word "temptation" with "trial." All the trials we have are specific for us given to us in the way that will help us most to grow, and to also help us be thankful for the good things in our life. There will always be a way to overcome every single trial we endure. Faith in Christ is key as well as trust in the Lord that he will deliver us from the bondage of our own sins and trials.
What sparked the idea and motivation to begin a blog? First, my best friend Ashley Beth Billings. Second, a quote I found in my scriptures I got in a Laurels lesson this summer: "[There is] a marvelous phenomenon which occurs among men when the light of the gospel illuminates their lives. Almost instinctively, it seems, the light of truth sparks a desire to share. When our minds are expanded by new knowledge, we want others to know; when our spirits are elevated by heavenly influence, we want others to feel; and when our lives are filled with goodness, we want others particularly those whom we love, to enjoy similar experiences." I have a strong testimony of the scriptures, and when I put a few of my favorite all together I had the burning desire to share! Now my thoughts are on the Internet for all the world to read. If that isn't sharing I don't know what is. I love expressing myself through writing, which is why I keep a journal of my personal life, it doesn't need to be on the Internet :) I definitely recommend keeping a journal, it has so many benefits! One of the main ones being a good laugh a few years down the road. Have you been edified by reading this post? Yeah..me too :)
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