A few months ago, our Stake Relief Society leadership challenged us to read the Book of Mormon in 100 days. After a wrestling with the idea of committing, I decided to listen to it at night while I did dishes and write a quick note before bed- a thought that stood out or the overall theme or a lesson that I learned... whatever came to mind.
As I sat here and opened my laptop with the intention to start this blog post, I felt that feeling- that inner warmth, peace, and goodness that seems to come when I express my testimony and feelings of this book and my faith. It is hard to describe and is quite remarkable. But there's no denying it.
After looking back it is obvious why we are taught to make this book a part of our daily lives.
My notes:
Day 1
The Lord may call me to do mighty things- trust in Him. He will guide me to success.
Day 2
True happiness comes from humbly obeying
Day 3
Be a tender parent.
Be a tender parent.
Day 4
I should be concerned about the Lord wants- not the world.
Day 5
Jesus Christ is my savior, redeemer of the world.
Day 6
My faith= armor and power
Day 7
Do what is right and He stands waiting to bless me.
Day 8
REMEMBER HIM!- Always
Day 9
We are 'numbered'- each known by Him.
Day 10
It will not be popular to follow His church...it doesn't matter
Day 11
Our trials are for our gain
Day 12
The scriptures bring me JOY!
Day 13
Remember Him, try to do what's right and my heart will rejoice
Day 14
Avoid being worldly
Day 15
Can I follow Christ's example of 'Here am I, send me?'
Day 16
God is my salvation, my strength
Day 17
The purpose of the Book of Mormon is to persuade people to believe in Christ
Day 18
Jesus Christ will never deny anyone. His greatness is for all.
Day 19
We will be held accountable for what we do with our time here on Eatth
Day 20
The way is simple- follow Him and do what He did
Day 21
The Lord delights in chaste, humble women
Day 22 (catch-up day)
Day 23
Jesus grieves when he loses one of us
Day 24
My faith cannot be shaken!
Day 25
I don't know all things to come- but the Lord does- and He will provide a way
Day 26
The obedient can find themselves in a state of never-ending happiness
Day 27
Give of my substance to the poor- for are we not all beggars- depending on the Lord.
Also- remember.
Day 28
Be patient, God will deliver us from our afflictions
Day 29 (catch-up day)
Day 30
Pride and anger are of the devil
Day 31
"He was bruised for our iniquities...and with His stripes we are healed."
Day 32
My testimony is precious to m. I don't think I could deny it- even in the face of death
Day 33
My baptism was a joyous day!
Day 34
SO many times in the Book of Mormon when something needs to be done that is important- matters of life and death- they send the women to take care of it. We are powerful tools in God's hands
Day 35
Heavenly Father knows my heart, and can heal it
Day 36 (catch-up day)
Day 37
Arise and stand forth- the Lord needs me
Day 38
When something happens within the church that troubles me- remain steadfast and immovable- and trust that God has it under control
Day 39
Mighty power can work miracles
Day 40
If I were called home today- could I go with a pure heart and clean hands?
Day 41
The Lord may ask me to do difficult- even scary tasks in doing what's right- but the miracles that can happen when I do!
Day 42
How silly it would be to think I could outsmart or know better than the prophet of God
Day 43 (catch-up day)
Day 44
Christ encircles us with love. Satan encircles us with chains
Day 45
May my testimony always be so strong that I may say: "Do with me what you will..."
Day 46
May I always recognize the opportunities God places before me to be an instrument in His hands
Day 47
Men endured so much to bring about this book- they stood for truth
Day 48
People did forsake all they had to receive the great joy of Christ
Day 49
Despite the awful trials they had endured, Ammon focuses on the positive and boasts of the goodness of God
Day 50 (Catch-up day)
Day 51
In the end: His way= joy and happiness
Day 52
Satan is quick to tempt us, but not quick to save us...
Day 53
Often being humbled by our own afflictions is exactly what we need to get closer to Christ
Day 54
Pay attention! Now is the time...don't procrastinate!
Day 55
Go to bed at night asking the Lord to watch over me, then wake and give thanks
Day 56
"No one ever really dies..."
Day 57 (Catch-up day)
Day 58
How important are wise, strong, brave military leaders
Day 59
How grateful I am to be a Christian in a free land
Day 60
Coming down from my standards even just a little bit can have terrible consequences
Day 61
Moroni prepared for anything- so had no need to fear
Day 62
To stand for God is to stand with confidence
Day 63
Live so Logan and Rudy could not doubt their faith because of my example
Day 64 (catch up day)
Day 65
Am I strict to remember the Lord day by day?
Day 66
Seek for the Glory of God, not the honor of the world
Day 67
In tough situations- I have a choice. How will I respond?
Day 68
Pride is a powerful tool of the devil
Day 69
Repent= prosper
Day 70
The same being tempts me today that tempted Adam and Eve, don't give way
Day 71 (Catch-up day)
Day 72
God speaks to His Prophet on earth
Day 73
Don't wait until I am in trouble to remember God. Include Him ALWAYS
Day 74
If I find myself getting defensive, take a step back and evaluate. Is there something I need to fix? Probably...
Day 75
We need not fear the wicked
Day 76
The small, still voice of the Lord is way more powerful than the loud voice of the wicked
Day 77
When Christ comes again, will I be nervous and in need of repentance- or prepared and excited?
Day 78 (catch-up day)
Day 79
The Lord keeps His word- Always
Day 80
It disapoints Him when we contend over His docgtrine- agree to disagree
Day 81
Wide is the gate to destruction, narrow is the way of life
Day 82
How Christ longs for us to be with Him!
Day 83
The wisdom of the Lord is greater than the craftiness of the devil
Day 84
"Return unto me, and I shall return unto you..."
Day 85 (catch-up day)
Day 86
We are Christ's church
Day 87
The Lord fulfills His promises
Day 88
There is real evil in the world. Christ's protection is vital
Day 89
How is it that we can forget our Savior?
Day 90
"The eternal purposes of the Lord shall roll on..."
Day 91
The Lord won't always tell us what to do. He has to allow us to figure things out so we can grow
Day 92 (catch-up day)
Day 93
He will/can ask us to get through almost impossible things- but He will come through in the end.
Day 94
How patient the Lord is with us...
Day 95
Faith preceeds miracles
Day 96
Christ came and set the example of what to do and taught is how to remember Him
Day 97
He knows the true intentions of my heart
Day 98
I know these words are truth...
Day 99
Someday I will meet the men and women in this book...I will.
Day 100 (I did it!)
Soon after finishing, I was given the opportunity to speak at church about what I learned and how this book affects my life. I am glad they asked me. This book makes me better and I'm so grateful for it.
Each time I read, I fall in love with a new person. This time it was the courage, faith, and fearless leadership of Captain Moroni.
I am certain there isn't a person on the planet that wouldn't benefit from reading it's stories.
With Love,
Lindsey
