Daily Ponderings: I Will Fulfill My Promises While They Are in the Flesh

2 Nephi 10:17

For I will fulfil my promises which I have made unto the children of men, that I will do unto them while they are in the flesh

Peace and joy are meant for me today, right now. All I have to do is ask.

TFHW: Sent a Message

12-30-22
Added Whitney Woolf to TFH Council
Texted TFH Council
Went to the temple for an endowment session
Watched Narnia:LWW with family
Picked up Kopps for family

Daily Ponderings: The Promises of the Lord

2 Nephi 10:9

Yea, the kings of the Gentiles shall be nursing fathers unto them, and their queens shall become nursing mothers; wherefore, the promises of the Lord are great unto the Gentiles, for he hath spoken it, and who can dispute?

He has promised me to give me whatever I ask for. This is an empowering belief, which, if I embrace it, will give me all the peace, power, and courage I need.

TFHW: Zootopia!

12-29-22
Went to the zoo with family

Daily Ponderings: Declare Unto You

2 Nephi 9:54

And now, my brethren, I would speak unto you more; but on the morrow I will declare unto you the remainder of my words. Amen.

I should do my best to listen to Him at all times. As I continue to practice, it becomes easier for me to recognize His voice.

Not Better, But Different

From Robert L. Backman's October 1980 "To the Young Men of the Church"

"...you are different from other boys and young men - not better but different - because you have been blessed with the gospel of Jesus Christ and the priesthood of God. Because he has given you so much, he expects you to live beyond your friends and associates who do not have the light of the gospel..."

This also implies that everyone is also "not worse, but different"

Still, it doesn't obviate the questions "better for what? worse by what standard? And is that standard appropriate?"

TFHW: Visiting Holy Places

12-28-22
Went to temple for baptisms with youth
Visited Roger and Betty

Daily Ponderings: Those That Worship

2 Nephi 9:37

Yea, wo unto those that worship idols, for the devil of all devils delighteth in them.

I should declare Him to be good and choose to become more like Him

TFHW: Merry Christmas!

12-27-22
Got up at 3am to prep Santa presents
Had Christmas with family
Prepared to go to temple to help with youth baptisms
Arranged to visit Roger & Betty

Daily Ponderings: Having Perfect Faith in the Holy One of Israel

2 Nephi 9:23

And he commandeth all men that they must repent, and be baptized in his name, having perfect faith in the Holy One of Israel, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God.

I can look at the lives and ministries of Christ and His disciples, and extract any number of empowering beliefs. The more I extract, the more power I have.

Daily Ponderings: He Delivereth His Saints

2 Nephi 9:19

O the greatness of the mercy of our God, the Holy One of Israel! For he delivereth his saints from that awful monster the devil, and death, and hell, and that lake of fire and brimstone, which is endless torment.

No matter my situation, He can help me. He will always fill me with His peace.

TFHW: With Family

12-26-22
Made calzones
Shoveled the sidewalk for Joshua's return
Emailed Shandra
Listened in on Michael's missionary call

Daily Ponderings: Loose Thyself from the Bands

2 Nephi 8:25

Shake thyself from the dust; arise, sit down, O Jerusalem; loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.

If I notice that the adversary is tryiong to bind me with anger or fear, I should immediately ask Him to free me by filling me with His peace.

TFHW: Christmas Activity

12-25-22
Emailed Patty
Looked at my Family History fan chart
Emailed family history chart to Erik and Derrick
Got questions book back from Pr. Woolf, who now has a book answering those questions from his mother - and soon his father.
Emailed Tom
Emailed Roy
Texted Roger
Emailed Shandra
Texted Sarah

Daily Ponderings: Awake, Awake, Stand Up

2 Nephi 8:17

Awake, awake, stand up, O Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the hand of the Lord the cup of his fury—thou hast drunken the dregs of the cup of trembling wrung out

I should seek His peace and be who I am.

TFHW: Happy Holidays

12-24-22
Texted TFH Committee
Decorated gingerbread cookies
Played 3 handed cribbage
Midnight open-heart conversation
Sent Christmas email to siblings

Daily Ponderings: Who Art Thou, That Thou Shouldst Be Afraid?

2 Nephi 8:12

I am he; yea, I am he that comforteth you. Behold, who art thou, that thou shouldst be afraid of man, who shall die, and of the son of man, who shall be made like unto grass?

Because of Him, I never need to cradle fear in the palm of my hand. I can give it to Him and let Him replace it with peace.

Daily Ponderings: Put on Strength

2 Nephi 8:9

Awake, awake! Put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake as in the ancient days. Art thou not he that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon?

If I need strength to accomplish something, I can ask Him for it after seeking peace

TFHW: Togetherness

12-23-22
Went shopping in Arctic weather
Picked Ryan up at the airport
Played Sorry with family

Daily Ponderings: Walk in the Light

2 Nephi 7:11

Behold all ye that kindle fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks, walk in the light of your fire and in the sparks which ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand—ye shall lie down in sorrow.

I should seek His light. I will know I am following His light as I feel His peace.