Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Daily Ponderings: Hearken

D&C 1:1
Hearken, O ye people of my church, saith the voice of him who dwells on high, and whose eyes are upon all men; yea, verily I say: Hearken ye people from afar; and ye that are upon the islands of the sea, listen together.

I should listen for revelation - the answers to the questions I ask.

This I Know: Press Forward

I can find the strength and peace to make progress.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Daily Ponderings: In the Paradise of God

Moroni 10:34
And now I bid unto all, farewell. I soon go to rest in the paradise of God, until my spirit and body shall again reunite, and I am brought forth triumphant through the air, to meet you before the pleasing bar of the great Jehovah, the Eternal Judge of both quick and dead. Amen.

He can help me enjoy my life if I seek His peace.

This I Know: Close

I can hold peace close to me at all times. It's harder when I'm struggling, but the more mindful I am of my need for it, the easier it will be.

Monday, November 18, 2024

Daily Ponderings: Ye Can Do All Things

Moroni 10:23
And Christ truly said unto our fathers: If ye have faith ye can do all things which are expedient unto me.

He can help me. It starts by asking Him for peace.

This I Know: Lifting

Better to lift for my family, than to lift just to lift.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Daily Ponderings: He May Work

Moroni 10:12
And again, to another, that he may work mighty miracles;

Inasmuch as I make effort, He will bless me.

This I Know: Enjoy

I can enjoy moments as they happen

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Daily Ponderings: The Grace of God

Moroni 9:26
And may the grace of God the Father, whose throne is high in the heavens, and our Lord Jesus Christ, who sitteth on the right hand of his power, until all things shall become subject unto him, be, and abide with you forever. Amen.

I can receive divine help that I didn't earn, if I ask for it.

This I Know: Ask for Better

I can get what I really want if I ask. And I can start by asking myself.

Friday, November 15, 2024

Daily Ponderings: That Which Is Good

Moroni 9:19
And they have become strong in their perversion; and they are alike brutal, sparing none, neither old nor young; and they delight in everything save that which is good; and the suffering of our women and our children upon all the face of this land doth exceed everything; yea, tongue cannot tell, neither can it be written.

I should delight in that which is good.

This I Know: Connection

I can take the time to connect with my wife because it's my best investment.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Daily Ponderings: Exceed That of Our People

Moroni 9:9
And notwithstanding this great abomination of the Lamanites, it doth not exceed that of our people in Moriantum. For behold, many of the daughters of the Lamanites have they taken prisoners; and after depriving them of that which was most dear and precious above all things, which is chastity and virtue

I can strive to be even kinder than those around me. He can help me know how if I ask.

This I Know: Gentle

I can be gentle with myself

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Daily Ponderings: I Shall Write

Moroni 8:30
Farewell, my son, until I shall write unto you, or shall meet you again. Amen.

I should write things to myself which hold empowering beliefs. He can help me know what to write if I ask.

This I Know: Time

There is always enough time, because there has to be.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Daily Ponderings: Listen unto Them and Give Heed

Moroni 8:21
Wo unto such, for they are in danger of death, hell, and an endless torment. I speak it boldly; God hath commanded me. Listen unto them and give heed, or they stand against you at the judgment-seat of Christ.

I should seek counsel from the Spirit and do it.

This I Know: Let It Go

Angry thoughts can be let go.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Daily Ponderings: Unto Repentance

Moroni 8:11
And their little children need no repentance, neither baptism. Behold, baptism is unto repentance to the fulfilling the commandments unto the remission of sins.

I can change for the better. He can help me if I ask.

Where They Are

Meet them where they are. Finding common ground is the antidote to conflict.