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?













Thursday, January 5, 2012

When the hoped for miracle happens inside of you!

We have been praying, waiting, praying, wondering, praying and hoping lately as the different options for jobs and life's next move begin to slowly emerge.  As I was reading today, I came across a quote that is thought-provoking and provides perspective.  The quote is a comment on Alma 58: 10-13 by Gene R. Cook:
"It may be that the Nephites hoped for a miracle.  Maybe they wanted angels to come to deliver them, as had happened a time or two in the Old Testament.  But what did they receive?  The Lord gave them assurance, peace, faith and hope.  He didn't directly destroy their enemies, but he did give them the gifts they needed so they could deliver themselves...
"In other words, the Lord put inside these men the will and the power to do what they desired-- to begin with a strong resolve and then to see it through.  After their prayer was answered, the Nephites went on to secure their liberty.
"When the Lord instills hope and faith and peace and assurance in people, they can bring great things to pass.  This, then is often what we should look for when we ask for help-- not a miracle to solve our problem for us, but a miracle inside, to help us come to the solution ourselves, with the Lord's help and the Lord's power" (Receiving Answers to Our Prayers [1996], 156-157

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