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?













Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Visiting Teaching

I just listened to an interview with Julie Beck on the Mormon Channel.  It has touched me, taught me and humbled me.  I can do better as a visiting teacher and I can be a better partner with my Visiting Teaching partner.  Visiting Teaching is the most effective way to scale up the church organization as the church grows.  If I am not visiting teaching, I am missing out on opportunities to grow, gain perspectives and become a help in the life of someone else.  One of the things that she said that struck my heart is the idea that visiting teaching is one way to remember Him.  When we covenant to remember Him,  it means more than thinking of Christ, though, that is certainly part of it, but it means to act in the way He would act and minister in the way that He ministers.  We need to go to visit and minister to the sisters that have been assigned to us.  Visiting teaching will change me and help me to grow.  I can do better.  http://mormonchannel.org/relief-society/questions-and-answers/13
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