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