Peace scripture for today








"Everybody in this life has their challenges and difficulties. That is part of our mortal test. The reason for some of these trials cannot be readily understood except on the basis of faith and hope because there is often a larger purpose which we do not always understand. Peace comes through hope." — James E. Faust

Psalms 34: 14" ...and do good; seek peace, and pursue it"

Isaih 43: 1, 2, 5 "But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rives, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned: neither shall the flames kindle upon thee. ..Fear not: for I am with thee"







Peace is not passive. It is an active journey.



And another:

But behold, because of the exceedingly great length of the war….many had become hardened, because of the exceedingly great length of the war; and many were softened because of their afflictions, insomuch that they did humble themselves before God, even in the depth of humility. (Alma 62:41)



At first glance, this scripture may not feel like it is about peace, but, as I read it, I can understand in a new way, that peace is a choice. Where some are hardened, others are humbled. Which will I be?













Monday, February 21, 2011

Your relationship with God

“If men do not comprehend the character of God, they do not comprehend themselves”
Teachings of the prophet Joseph Smith



When we fully comprehend the LOVE God has for us, that we are His work, that He truly loves us, it changes us.  It really comes down to this: God loves us, He accepts us as a work in progress and accepts our repentance.  He wants us to move forward because He knows that dwelling on past mistakes is damaging to our heart and soul.  If we truly repent, He will remember no more, but, if we can't forgive ourselves, which is part of repentance, then, we, as Lot's wife, turn into "a pillar of salt" and cannot move away from our past.  God loves us and works with us for our progress and our good.  When we see ourselves as God's child, it is easier to comprehend His love for us.  
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