And they were exceedingly sorrowful because of their enemies. And Gidgiddoni did cause that they should make weapons of war of every kind, and they should be strong with armor, and with shields, and with bucklers, after the manner of his instruction.
He can fortify me with His peace
And it came to pass that Lachoneus did appoint chief captains over all the armies of the Nephites, to command them at the time that the robbers should come down out of the wilderness against them.
I should choose people to help me accomplish needful things.
And behold, I am Giddianhi; and I am the governor of this the secret society of Gadianton; which society and the works thereof I know to be good; and they are of ancient date and they have been handed down unto us.
I should do things which are good. The Holy Ghost can prompt me to know which thing to do next, if I ask. Sometimes even if I just wonder.
And thus ended the fifteenth year, and thus were the people in a state of many afflictions; and the sword of destruction did hang over them, insomuch that they were about to be smitten down by it, and this because of their iniquity.
Even in a state of many afflictions, He can help me remain focused on peace and joy.
And it came to pass that before this thirteenth year had passed away the Nephites were threatened with utter destruction because of this war, which had become exceedingly sore.
The future is not set. I always have time to change it for the better. He can help me know how.
And nine years had passed away from the time when the sign was given, which was spoken of by the prophets, that Christ should come into the world.
I can let His peace come into my world. I still struggle with remembering that peace is the best thing to feel in ALL circumstances.
And thus were the Lamanites afflicted also, and began to decrease as to their faith and righteousness, because of the wickedness of the rising generation.
I should hold my faith and righteousness as precious, and do whatever it takes to keep them strong.
And it came to pass also that a new star did appear, according to the word.
I should listen to the things He tells me.
And it came to pass that he went out and bowed himself down upon the earth, and cried mightily to his God in behalf of his people, yea, those who were about to be destroyed because of their faith in the tradition of their fathers.
I can ask for what I want more than once.
And thus ended the book of Helaman, according to the record of Helaman and his sons.
I should write down things which are true.
And they began to reason and to contend among themselves, saying:
He will help me use my reason to do my best long-term thinking.
Some things they may have guessed right, among so many; but behold, we know that all these great and marvelous works cannot come to pass, of which has been spoken.
I should avoid "we know" if "I believe" can be more useful to me.
And thus ended the eighty and sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.
I should choose carefully who I get my ideas from
And now behold, saith the Lord, concerning the people of the Nephites: If they will not repent, and observe to do my will, I will utterly destroy them, saith the Lord, because of their unbelief notwithstanding the many mighty works which I have done among them; and as surely as the Lord liveth shall these things be, saith the Lord.
I should observe to do His will.
For behold, had the mighty works been shown unto them which have been shown unto you, yea, unto them who have dwindled in unbelief because of the traditions of their fathers, ye can see of yourselves that they never would again have dwindled in unbelief.
He can help me discern deep truth, what matters in the long run.
Yea, I say unto you, that the more part of them are doing this, and they are striving with unwearied diligence that they may bring the remainder of their brethren to the knowledge of the truth; therefore there are many who do add to their numbers daily.
I should strive with unwearied diligence. He can help me find strength and peace as I do so.
He hath given unto you that ye might know good from evil, and he hath given unto you that ye might choose life or death; and ye can do good and be restored unto that which is good, or have that which is good restored unto you; or ye can do evil, and have that which is evil restored unto you.
He will give me the strength to do good if I ask.
Yea, at the time that he shall yield up the ghost there shall be thunderings and lightnings for the space of many hours, and the earth shall shake and tremble; and the rocks which are upon the face of this earth, which are both above the earth and beneath, which ye know at this time are solid, or the more part of it is one solid mass, shall be broken up;
I should become a rock on the face of this earth. He can help me if I ask.
And ye shall hear my words, for, for this intent have I come up upon the walls of this city, that ye might hear and know of the judgments of God which do await you because of your iniquities, and also that ye might know the conditions of repentance;
If I ask and listen, He will tell me what to do. If I do it, I will be happy.
