Day 57

Day 57:
GET BACK ON SCHEDULE

Use your reading chart to find the chapters you still need to read to be caught up through:
Alma 41

or

If you are already up-to-date with your reading, take the time to study:
Alma 32

Something to think about: To what does Alma liken the seed? Why is faith important for the seed to grow? How can you know if it is a good seed?



I decided to read Richard G. Scott's talk entitled "Trust in the Lord" (1989). Blogger is being dumb again, so I'm going to post the link to it:

http://lds.org/general-conference/1989/04/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng&query=Trust+Lord

It is a good talk! Some things that stood out to me that he said:

"In many ways, the world is like a jungle, with dangers that can harm or mutilate your body, enslave or destroy your mind, or decimate your morality. It was intended that life be a challenge, not so that you would fail, but that you might succeed through overcoming. You face on every hand difficult but vitally important decisions. There is an array of temptations, destructive influences, and camouflaged dangers, the like of which no previous generation has faced. I am persuaded that today no one, no matter how gifted, strong, or intelligent, will avoid serious problems without seeking the help of the Lord.

I repeat: Don’t face the world alone. Trust in the Lord.

If one of you has seriously sinned, repent—now. It is not good to violate the commandments of the Lord. It is worse to do nothing about it. Sin is like cancer in the body. It will never heal itself. It will become progressively worse unless cured through the medicine of repentance. You can be made completely whole, new, purified, and clean every whit, through the miracle of repentance.

Trust in the Lord. He knows what He is doing. He already knows of your problems. And He is waiting for you to ask for help."

"If you have had such feelings of depression, turn around—literally turn your life around. The other end of the tunnel is filled with light. No matter where you have been or what you have done, that light is always available to you. Satan will try to convince you that you have gone too far to be saved. That is a lie. You will need some help to get started. The scriptures are a good place to begin. A father, mother, brother, sister, bishop, or friend will help. As you move nearer the light through repentance, you will feel better about yourself and more confident in your future. You will rediscover how wonderful life really is.

The Savior gave his life that you and I can correct mistakes, even the most serious ones. His plan is perfect. It always works for each one who follows the rules."

Satan is sneakier than we think. He knows how our minds work. He wants us to feel depressed and delight in doing wrong, because he knows the pain that follows. He can't feel the joy and light of Christ like we can, and that drives him bonkers! Don't EVER give up if you've sinned. There is always another chance when it comes to the Lord. He will never turn you away if you want to change and try again.