Daily Ponderings: Worship and Look Forward

Alma 7:6

But behold, I trust that ye are not in a state of so much unbelief as were your brethren; I trust that ye are not lifted up in the pride of your hearts; yea, I trust that ye have not set your hearts upon riches and the vain things of the world; yea, I trust that you do not worship idols, but that ye do worship the true and the living God, and that ye look forward for the remission of your sins, with an everlasting faith, which is to come.

I should declare Him good and seek to become more like Him and look to that future.

Daily Ponderings: The Spirit of God Which Is in Me

Alma 7:5

And I trust, according to the Spirit of God which is in me, that I shall also have joy over you; nevertheless I do not desire that my joy over you should come by the cause of so much afflictions and sorrow which I have had for the brethren at Zarahemla, for behold, my joy cometh over them after wading through much affliction and sorrow.

I should ask His help to keep the Spirit of God in me.

Daily Ponderings: According to the Revelation of the Truth

Alma 6:8

And Alma went and began to declare the word of God unto the church which was established in the valley of Gideon, according to the revelation of the truth of the word which had been spoken by his fathers, and according to the spirit of prophecy which was in him, according to the testimony of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who should come to redeem his people from their sins, and the holy order by which he was called. And thus it is written. Amen.

I should say what I know is true.

This I Know: Patience

I can keep the Spirit with me. He can help me push away minor irritations before they grow.

TFHW: Most Important Meal

8-30-23
Helped make breakfast scramble
Took Joshua to school

Daily Ponderings: Ye Should Understand

Alma 6:5

Now I would that ye should understand that the word of God was liberal unto all, that none were deprived of the privilege of assembling themselves together to hear the word of God.

He can help me understand what I need to do if I ask Him for help

Forbear

"In the moment that the adversary suggests to us evil, unkind thoughts, we can choose not to accept them — not to respond to our spouse in an unkind, out-of-control way." [Post #3000]

This I Know: Promptings

Promptings are hard to hear when I'm tired. If I focus enough to hear them, I will be blessed.

TFHW: Wiffle Waffle

8-29-23
Helped make waffles for breakfast
Took Joshua to school
Played family cribbage

Daily Ponderings: Humble Themselves Before God

Alma 6:3

And it also came to pass that whosoever did belong to the church that did not repent of their wickedness and humble themselves before God—I mean those who were lifted up in the pride of their hearts—the same were rejected, and their names were blotted out, that their names were not numbered among those of the righteous.

I should ask Him how I can do better today.

This I Know: Patience

I don't have to feel anxiety when I don't finish my tasks. He can help me feel peace.

TFHW: Breakfast Club

8-28-23
Ate crepes for breakfast
Took Joshua to school
Texted TFH council

Daily Ponderings: By Way of Invitation

Alma 5:62

I speak by way of command unto you that belong to the church; and unto those who do not belong to the church I speak by way of invitation, saying: Come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye also may be partakers of the fruit of the tree of life.

I can only invite

Patience

"Come what may and love it" - Patience allows us to extract the honey from life that sweetens our journey.

Better

"Prayer Question: What can I do better today?"

This I Know: Enough Time

The adversary tries to push me with deadlines. I know there will be time. When I say that out loud, I can find peace.

TFHW: Blessings and Being There

8-27-23
Ate french toast instead of cereal
Texted Derek about Dalton and the temple
Listened to Ryan
Gave Joshua a blessing
Gave Kitten a blessing

Daily Ponderings: The Spirit Saith Unto Me

Alma 5:51

And also the Spirit saith unto me, yea, crieth unto me with a mighty voice, saying: Go forth and say unto this people—Repent, for except ye repent ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of heaven.

I should listen to what the Spirit saith unto me and do it.

This I Know: Prayer

Prayer can help keep me from going down the rabbit hole of despair.

TFHW: Look! It's the Up Star!

8-26-23
Did baptisms and sealings at the temple
Went cloudy night stargazing

Daily Ponderings: Hearkeneth Unto the Good Shepherd

Alma 5:41

Therefore, if a man bringeth forth good works he hearkeneth unto the voice of the good shepherd, and he doth follow him; but whosoever bringeth forth evil works, the same becometh a child of the devil, for he hearkeneth unto his voice, and doth follow him.

I should hear Him and follow the promptings I get.

This I Know: Relentless

The adversary attacks relentlessly. I can always choose to ask for help to fight him off.

TFHW: Finish the Story

8-25-23
Comforted Kitten after bad dream
Watched Little House together

Daily Ponderings: The Time Is at Hand

Alma 5:31

Wo unto such an one, for he is not prepared, and the time is at hand that he must repent or he cannot be saved!

I should take action.

This I Know: Thrust and Parry

The adversary attacks relentlessly. If I ask, He will help me defend even more relentlessly

TFHW: A Good Family Film

8-24-23
Watched "Singin' in the Rain"

Daily Ponderings: Stripped of Envy?

Alma 5:29

Behold, I say, is there one among you who is not stripped of envy? I say unto you that such an one is not prepared; and I would that he should prepare quickly, for the hour is close at hand, and he knoweth not when the time shall come; for such an one is not found guiltless.

If someone has more of what I want, I should love them and learn from them.

Daily Ponderings: Stripped of Pride?

Alma 5:28

Behold, are ye stripped of pride? I say unto you, if ye are not ye are not prepared to meet God. Behold ye must prepare quickly; for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand, and such an one hath not eternal life.

I should leave arrogance and embrace kindness

Daily Ponderings: Sufficiently Humble?

Alma 5:27

Have ye walked, keeping yourselves blameless before God? Could ye say, if ye were called to die at this time, within yourselves, that ye have been sufficiently humble? That your garments have been cleansed and made white through the blood of Christ, who will come to redeem his people from their sins?

I don't know, but I believe

Daily Ponderings: Be Purified Until

Alma 5:21

I say unto you, ye will know at that day that ye cannot be saved; for there can no man be saved except his garments are washed white; yea, his garments must be purified until they are cleansed from all stain, through the blood of him of whom it has been spoken by our fathers, who should come to redeem his people from their sins.

When the adversary starts whispering, I should seek His face and together embrace the part of me that's vulnerable to what the adversary is saying.

This I Know: Choose

I can choose which voice to listen to, and I can choose how to respond in a way that best favors me.

TFHW: It's That Kind of Game

8-23-23
Visited Joshua's school
Stopped at Kopps
Played Sorry
Said nothing while Kitten and Ryan discussed religion

Daily Ponderings: Mighty Change, According to His Faith

Alma 5:12

And according to his faith there was a mighty change wrought in his heart. Behold I say unto you that this is all true.

Speaking kind words will make me a better person.

Daily Ponderings: Speak the Words of God

Alma 5:11

Behold, I can tell you—did not my father Alma believe in the words which were delivered by the mouth of Abinadi? And was he not a holy prophet? Did he not speak the words of God, and my father Alma believe them?

The words from my mouth should be kind.

This I Know: Peace

I don't have to have a litany of dialogue. It's ok to just feel peace and be still

TFHW: Pushing the Cart

8-22-23
Went shopping with Kitten
Emailed Tom about cemetery

Daily Ponderings: Sufficiently Retained in Remembrance

Alma 5:6

And now behold, I say unto you, my brethren, you that belong to this church, have you sufficiently retained in remembrance the captivity of your fathers? Yea, and have you sufficiently retained in remembrance his mercy and long-suffering towards them? And moreover, have ye sufficiently retained in remembrance that he has delivered their souls from hell?

I should sufficiently retain in remembrance who I am, why I'm here, and what He's already done for me.

Daily Ponderings: According to the Spirit

Alma 4:20

And thus in the commencement of the ninth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, Alma delivered up the judgment-seat to Nephihah, and confined himself wholly to the high priesthood of the holy order of God, to the testimony of the word, according to the spirit of revelation and prophecy.

I should do what He says after asking for His help

This I Know: Answers

When I ask questions, I get answers.

TFHW: Hit the Beach

8-21-23
Texted TFH Council
Took family to Bay Beach
Sought Gary's assets
Emailed Patty about funeral expenses
Held FHE - talked about Roy's time on Guam
Asked Roy more questions about Guam

Daily Ponderings: Pull Down the Contentions

Alma 4:19

And this he did that he himself might go forth among his people, or among the people of Nephi, that he might preach the word of God unto them, to stir them up in remembrance of their duty, and that he might pull down, by the word of God, all the pride and craftiness and all the contentions which were among his people, seeing no way that he might reclaim them save it were in bearing down in pure testimony against them.

"Pull down, by the word of God... the contentions"

How can I pull down contentions and become a peaceaker?

By inviting His peace to fill me any time I notice its absence.

Daily Ponderings: According to the Spirit of Prophecy

Alma 4:13

Now this was a great cause for lamentations among the people, while others were abasing themselves, succoring those who stood in need of their succor, such as imparting their substance to the poor and the needy, feeding the hungry, and suffering all manner of afflictions, for Christ’s sake, who should come according to the spirit of prophecy;

I should look ahead and consider the consequences of my choices. He will help me follow the best path if I ask for His help.

Maybe Not Good Enough

What if I had the attitude that all the perfect stuff I'm envious of may or may not be good enough for me?

"Am I good enough for that?" vs. "Is that good enough for me?"

I don't know that Christ ever asked if He was good enough. I think He was always qualifying everyone and everything around Him. He judged, and was prepared to be judged, without fear.

Pray & Not Say

I should pray for, and not say a bad word about, other people.

TFHW: Consolation

8-20-23
Talked to Sr. Fisher about TFHW
Cleaned up dinner
Allowed Kitten to console me

Daily Ponderings: Wickedness Which They Saw Had Begun

Alma 4:7

And they began to establish the church more fully; yea, and many were baptized in the waters of Sidon and were joined to the church of God; yea, they were baptized by the hand of Alma, who had been consecrated the high priest over the people of the church, by the hand of his father Alma.

When darkness creeps into my world, I should ask for help to banish it immediately.

This I Know: Happy

Being happy for other people's happy occasions makes me happy.

TFHW: Where We Went

8-19-23
Discussed the sock hop with Kitten
Went to the temple for sealings
Went to Kopps
Played family cribbage

Daily Ponderings: Let It Be According to the Truth

Alma 3:27

For every man receiveth wages of him whom he listeth to obey, and this according to the words of the spirit of prophecy; therefore let it be according to the truth. And thus endeth the fifth year of the reign of the judges.

I should look at the most empowering truth I can find. He can help me find it if I ask.

This I Know: Time

He can help me to not feel time pressure if I ask for His help.

TFHW: A Happy Song

8-18-23
Studied scriptures with Kitten
Watched "A Song Is Born" with family
Walked around the block with Kitten

Daily Ponderings: There Was a Mark

Alma 3:10

Therefore, whosoever suffered himself to be led away by the Lamanites was called under that head, and there was a mark set upon him.

I have the mark of the one I follow. I should choose whose mark I want to bear.

This I Know: Physiology

Change my body, change my mood. Satan, who doesn't have a body, can't defeat this.

TFHW: With the Sun

8-16-23
Got up early to help get Kitten to the temple
Played cribbage
Put away groceries

Daily Ponderings: In the Wilderness

Alma 2:38

And it came to pass that many died in the wilderness of their wounds, and were devoured by those beasts and also the vultures of the air; and their bones have been found, and have been heaped up on the earth.

When I find myself in the wilderness, He can help me find my way out if I ask

This I Know: Hope

No matter what happens, He can help me get through it and past it. My future can be better if I ask for His help.

TFHW: Texting

8-15-23
Texted Evan & Whitney about Youth Temple Trip
Texted Dalton about his endowment

Daily Ponderings: Except We Make Haste

Alma 2:25

And they are upon our brethren in that land; and they are fleeing before them with their flocks, and their wives, and their children, towards our city; and except we make haste they obtain possession of our city, and our fathers, and our wives, and our children be slain.

I should be quick to do that which is good. He can help me know what that is and how to do it.

This I Know: Embrace Fear

When the adversary throws doubts and fears at me, I find myself strengthened by embracing the part of myself that takes counsel of them. I am infused with strength and this brings peace.

TFHW: Happy Evening

8-14-23
Studied with Kitten
Worked on Gary's estate
Held FHE

Daily Ponderings: They Were Prepared

Alma 2:13

And thus they were prepared to meet the Amlicites at the time of their coming. And there were appointed captains, and higher captains, and chief captains, according to their numbers.

I should be aware of predictable challenges and ask for Him to help me be prepared to meet them.

This I Know: Healing

He will heal my body and spirit if I ask

TFHW: All Aboard!

8-13-23
Texted TFH council
Received assignment to discuss temple with Dalton
Played Ticket to Ride
Worked on Gary's estate

Daily Ponderings: There Was Much Peace

Alma 1:33

And it came to pass that by thus exercising the law upon them, every man suffering according to that which he had done, they became more still, and durst not commit any wickedness if it were known; therefore, there was much peace among the people of Nephi until the fifth year of the reign of the judges.

If I live His way, I will have more peace.

This I Know: Words

Words of kindness, when shared, bring peace.

TFHW: Caring for Others

8-12-23
Went to the temple for baptisms
Got shaved ice
Listened to Nikelle's pitch
Comforted sad Ryan

Daily Ponderings: The Reign of Alma

Alma 1:23

Now this was in the second year of the reign of Alma, and it was a cause of much affliction to the church; yea, it was the cause of much trial with the church.

I can let my inner disciple reign

This I Know: Peace

The adversary will try to hijack me by whispering that my time has been hijacked. I can ask for His peace to fill me instead.

TFHW: I Have a Problem I'm Hoping You Can Help Me With

8-11-23
Called about Gary's paperwork
Got temple names ready

Daily Ponderings: This Is the First Time

Alma 1:12

But Alma said unto him: Behold, this is the first time that priestcraft has been introduced among this people. And behold, thou art not only guilty of priestcraft, but hast endeavored to enforce it by the sword; and were priestcraft to be enforced among this people it would prove their entire destruction.

I should stop poor choices immediately. He can help me.

This I Know: Peace

He can substitute His peace for my anxiety if I ask

TFHW: But We Found a Dance Band

8-10-23
Went looking for shaved ice food truck

Daily Ponderings: Thus Ended the Reign of the Kings

Mosiah 29:47

And thus ended the reign of the kings over the people of Nephi; and thus ended the days of Alma, who was the founder of their church.

I can choose who to take counsel from

Daily Ponderings: Lehi Left Jerusalem

Mosiah 29:46

And it came to pass that Mosiah died also, in the thirty and third year of his reign, being sixty and three years old; making in the whole, five hundred and nine years from the time Lehi left Jerusalem.

When an environment is unclean, I can remove myself from it

This I Know: Help

If I am struggling and feel overwhelmed, I can ask for help and He'll give it to me.

TFHW: Good Conversation

8-9-23
Woke up early to get Kitten off to the temple
Discussed work benefits with Kitten

Daily Ponderings: The Iniquities of Their Kings

Mosiah 29:31

For behold I say unto you, the sins of many people have been caused by the iniquities of their kings; therefore their iniquities are answered upon the heads of their kings.

If I make myself a wise ruler of myself, I will reap joyous consequences.

This I Know: Impermanent

A bad morning isn't a ruined day. I can get a fresh start at any moment by asking for His help.

TFHW: Not Interrupting

8-8-23
Listened to Harry Potter book being read

Daily Ponderings: I Say Unto You

Mosiah 29:16

Now I say unto you, that because all men are not just it is not expedient that ye should have a king or kings to rule over you.

If I listen to His voice, He will guide me.

This I Know: Darkness Doesn't Inspire

There's no light to be found in darkness. I can ignore the adversary's suggestion to the contrary

TFHW: Minus Harry Potter Next Time

8-7-23
Held FHE

Daily Ponderings: Keep and Preserve Them

Mosiah 28:20

And now, as I said unto you, that after king Mosiah had done these things, he took the plates of brass, and all the things which he had kept, and conferred them upon Alma, who was the son of Alma; yea, all the records, and also the interpreters, and conferred them upon him, and commanded him that he should keep and preserve them, and also keep a record of the people, handing them down from one generation to another, even as they had been handed down from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem.

I should make the effort to keep and maintain the things of importance. He will help me know how, if I ask

This I Know: Paid For

I don't have to "feel bad long enough and then I'll feel happy". My pains have been paid for. I can let them go and let His peace fill me.

TFHW: Did My Calling

8-6-23
Texted TFHC
Talked to Ward Council about TFHW
Walked around the block twice

Daily Ponderings: By the Means of

Mosiah 28:13

And now he translated them by the means of those two stones which were fastened into the two rims of a bow.

There is a way to get the things I want. He can help me find it if I ask

This I Know: Impressions

The impressions I get in the temple are meaningful, and have the power to change or even transform me if I let them

TFHW: Do You?... Yes!

8-5-23
Went to the temple after work for sealings

Daily Ponderings: I Will Deliver Thy Sons

Mosiah 28:7

And the Lord said unto Mosiah: Let them go up, for many shall believe on their words, and they shall have eternal life; and I will deliver thy sons out of the hands of the Lamanites.

I can accomplish the hard things before me if I ask for His help

This I Know: Effort

When I make the effort to do the things I owe to other people, I will be blessed with time to myself.

TFHW: Did It Together

8-4-23
Walked around the block
Read Bennedict

Daily Ponderings: They Did Publish Peace

Mosiah 27:37

And how blessed are they! For they did publish peace; they did publish good tidings of good; and they did declare unto the people that the Lord reigneth.

I can feel His peace if I ask for it. When I feel it, I will radiate it to others.

This I Know: Words

He will tell me the things I need to say if I ask.

TFHW: Gather Together

8-3-23
Made & delivered dinner to the missionaries
Held FHE
Read Benedict

Daily Ponderings: Zealously Striving to Repair All Injuries

Mosiah 27:35

And they traveled throughout all the land of Zarahemla, and among all the people who were under the reign of king Mosiah, zealously striving to repair all the injuries which they had done to the church, confessing all their sins, and publishing all the things which they had seen, and explaining the prophecies and the scriptures to all who desired to hear them.

I can become a force for good. He can show me where to apply that force, if I ask.

Daily Ponderings: Being Redeemed of God

Mosiah 27:25

And the Lord said unto me: Marvel not that all mankind, yea, men and women, all nations, kindreds, tongues and people, must be born again; yea, born of God, changed from their carnal and fallen state, to a state of righteousness, being redeemed of God, becoming his sons and daughters;

I can become better if I ask Him to help me

This I Know: Relentless

The adversary is relentless in trying to make me feel sad or angry. God is just as relentless in giving me the power to feel peaceful.

TFHW: I Scream

8-2-23
Took Joshua to the Peterson's so that Kitten could go to the temple
Took Kitten to Kopps

Daily Ponderings: Arise and Stand Forth

Mosiah 27:13

Nevertheless he cried again, saying: Alma, arise and stand forth, for why persecutest thou the church of God? For the Lord hath said: This is my church, and I will establish it; and nothing shall overthrow it, save it is the transgression of my people.

I should stand forth for who I am

This I Know: Strength

When I am feeling weak, He can help me find the strength to carry on.

TFHW: and Shine

8-1-23
Got up early with Kitten
Helped Ryan move couch to new owner's trailer

Daily Ponderings: By the Word of God

Mosiah 26:39

And they did admonish their brethren; and they were also admonished, every one by the word of God, according to his sins, or to the sins which he had committed, being commanded of God to pray without ceasing, and to give thanks in all things.

I should live my life according to the word of God by being kind to everyone including myself.

This I Know: Freedom

I don't have to listen when the adversary starts criticizing. I can choose to reject his words.

TFHW: 1/8 Cake

7-31-23
Celebrated Joshua's birthday