So the other day we were out walking and the forcast was thunderstorms and tornado's. Well lately right around us we've decided that tornado's are about as climatic as a tortoise taking a nap. So we're out and all of a sudden the tornado sirens go off. Here we are about a mile from home on foot and Tornado sirens are sounding off in our ears. I turn to my missionary companion and say "Well if we die from this Tornado it's been good knowing ya, and its been fun." So we keep walking, we were looking for an address, and it's sprinkling. For the next 30 minutes the sirens go on and off, then out of the blue it starts to dump. The rain was coming down hard, we started walking uphill and it felt like we were wading through a river up to our knees. Then 5 minutes later it stopped raining and started misting like it always does, then a few minutes later it stops all together. We we're soaked, the only thing that wasn't wet on me was my torso. We couldnt find the address and it was getting close to the time we were to meet someone so we walked back home and changed into something dry.
Moral of the story....... i got nothing.
Just Kidding, going back to one of my past posts, when in our lives we have storms and trials. keep pushing forward and looking forward and soon you'll be in the peace and calm, and you'll be able to push through the next storm and trial in your life.
Luke 1: 37 For with God nothing shall be aimpossible.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
storms and crazy weather
Alma 26: 6 Yea, they shall not be beaten down by the storm at the last day; yea, neither shall they be harrowed up by the whirlwinds; but when the storm cometh they shall be gathered together in their place, that the storm cannot penetrate to them; yea, neither shall they be driven with fierce winds whithersoever the enemy listeth to carry them.
So last night and today we're expected to have some pretty mighty storms that are going to do damage. This weather kinda reminds me of last year when we had that crazy weather that made the Cumberland River flood. it was crazy. But to go on the spiritual sense of crazy weather. Going back to the verse above.
When we're built upon the Rock of Christ no matter the storm we can weather it.
Helaman 5: 12 And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the arock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your bfoundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty cstorm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.
Believe in Christ and trust in God and all things are possible.
Matthew 19: 26 aBut Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are bpossible.
So last night and today we're expected to have some pretty mighty storms that are going to do damage. This weather kinda reminds me of last year when we had that crazy weather that made the Cumberland River flood. it was crazy. But to go on the spiritual sense of crazy weather. Going back to the verse above.
When we're built upon the Rock of Christ no matter the storm we can weather it.
Helaman 5: 12 And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the arock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your bfoundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty cstorm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.
Believe in Christ and trust in God and all things are possible.
Matthew 19: 26 aBut Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are bpossible.
Monday, April 25, 2011
some thoughts
I've been thinking a lot lately about beginning and ends. it's interesting the difference in thought that I've developed as time has gone on. the beginning and the end, its funny how we put a limit to things to make them seem like they are under our control.
Alma 34: 32 For behold, this alife is the time for men to bprepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of cthis life is the day for men to perform their dlabors.
We are eternal, we came here to get a body and perform our labors to prepare to meet God.
Alma 12: 24 And we see that adeath comes upon mankind, yea, the death which has been spoken of by Amulek, which is the temporal death; nevertheless there was a space granted unto bman in which he might repent; therefore this life became a cprobationary state; a time to dprepare to meet God; a time to prepare for that endless state which has been spoken of by us, which is after the resurrection of the dead.
Sometimes we can't see what's ahead of us. But we just need to push on and remember that we were created to be happy.
2 Nephi 2: 25 aAdam bfell that men might be; and men care, that they might have djoy.
Look Forward with Faith and have hope. Look to God and he will help.
Alma 34: 32 For behold, this alife is the time for men to bprepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of cthis life is the day for men to perform their dlabors.
We are eternal, we came here to get a body and perform our labors to prepare to meet God.
Alma 12: 24 And we see that adeath comes upon mankind, yea, the death which has been spoken of by Amulek, which is the temporal death; nevertheless there was a space granted unto bman in which he might repent; therefore this life became a cprobationary state; a time to dprepare to meet God; a time to prepare for that endless state which has been spoken of by us, which is after the resurrection of the dead.
Sometimes we can't see what's ahead of us. But we just need to push on and remember that we were created to be happy.
2 Nephi 2: 25 aAdam bfell that men might be; and men care, that they might have djoy.
Look Forward with Faith and have hope. Look to God and he will help.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Times and Stories
The times are changing and the last days are here. It's funny the stories people tell and the way they are told. I was old before i came on a mission that i would see a lot of things and hear a lot of things. Well those two statements are very true. One big thing that i saw was the flooding that took place in Nashville last spring. It's amazing what rain, tons of rain for three days can do. It was also way cool to see the people in the Greater Nashville area band together to fix things and get them back to normal.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Life
Alma 34: 32 For behold, this alife is the time for men to bprepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of cthis life is the day for men to perform their dlabors.
There is alot behind the verse. Sometimes I've wondered about the magnitude of it. What exactly do we have to do. Here is a couple scriptures bout the things that we need to do in order for us to prepare to meet God.
John 14:15 If ye alove me, bkeep my ccommandments.
Alma 32: 21 And now as I said concerning faith—afaith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye bhope for things which are cnot seen, which are true.
3 Nephi 27: 19 And ano unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his brest save it be those who have cwashed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end.
3 Nephi 27:20Now this is the commandment: aRepent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be bbaptized in my name, that ye may be csanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand dspotless before me at the last day.
2 Nephi 31: 5-7
5 And now, if the Lamb of God, he being aholy, should have need to be bbaptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, O then, how much more need have we, being unholy, to be cbaptized, yea, even by water!
There is alot behind the verse. Sometimes I've wondered about the magnitude of it. What exactly do we have to do. Here is a couple scriptures bout the things that we need to do in order for us to prepare to meet God.
John 14:15 If ye alove me, bkeep my ccommandments.
Alma 32: 21 And now as I said concerning faith—afaith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye bhope for things which are cnot seen, which are true.
3 Nephi 27: 19 And ano unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his brest save it be those who have cwashed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end.
3 Nephi 27:20Now this is the commandment: aRepent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be bbaptized in my name, that ye may be csanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand dspotless before me at the last day.
2 Nephi 31: 5-7
5 And now, if the Lamb of God, he being aholy, should have need to be bbaptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, O then, how much more need have we, being unholy, to be cbaptized, yea, even by water!
6 And now, I would ask of you, my beloved brethren, wherein the Lamb of God did fulfil all righteousness in being baptized by water?
7 Know ye not that he was holy? But notwithstanding he being holy, he showeth unto the children of men that, according to the flesh he humbleth himself before the Father, and witnesseth unto the Father that he would be aobedient unto him in keeping his commandments.
2 Nephi 32: 5For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will ashow unto you all things what ye should do.
Matthew 24:13 But he that shall aendure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Have Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, Repent, Be Baptized in the name of Christ, Receive the Gift of The Holy Ghost, and Endure to the End, by keeping God's Commandments and doing everything that you can to be clean before him in that last day.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Story Time
So for the last couple weeks we've had some pretty amazing storms run through Nashville. Had quite a few, tornado warnings/watched but it wasn't as bad as it was supposed to be. The rain has been absolutely awesome.
D&C 76: 119
And to God and the Lamb be glory, and honor, and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Remember to give thanks to God always, and forever.
D&C 76: 119
And to God and the Lamb be glory, and honor, and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Remember to give thanks to God always, and forever.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Serving
3 Nephi 13:24 No man can aserve btwo masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon.
So I was reading this the other day, and the reason I did because i was doing a study on humility. It's interesting to me that this is the way it is. if we're serving God then we're not serving our own interest's they're put off to the side, but if we are only looking out for ourselves, then we're not serving the purpose God wants us to fufill.
So this is what i came up with
When one is humble.
1. (Alma 32: 1-16) Seek repentance always
2. (Ether 12:27) Ask God what we have need to do
3. (D&C 12:8) Have Faith and Hope
4. (D&C 67:10) Shall see Christ
5. (D&C 112:10) Will be led by God by the hand and he’ll answer prayers
6. (D&C 136:32-33) Your eyes will be opened to spiritual things
7. (Matt 23:12) Shall be Exhalted
When one is humble you are always on your knees asking for forgiveness and strength to overcome those weaknesses you have. Your also willing to do as God has commanded. You have the faith and hope that your prayers will be answered. Heavenly Father will lead you by the hand. Your eyes will be opened to spiritual knowledge and it will flow like a coursing river. You shall see Christ and be exhalted.
These 7 things don’t come overnight. Because 1st you need the desire to Serve Heavenly Father. 2nd you need diligence, and 3rd you need patience.
Diligence is a steady, consistant, earnest and energetic effort(PMG 121;Diligence). Its also Persistantly and a great effort and care on your part(PMG 121;Diligence). But being Diligent isnt easy so one needs to be Patient. “You must be patient with all people. Yourself included, as you work to overcome faults and weaknesses” (PMG 120; Patience). Without Patience one cannot be Diligent, and you have to remain Diligent to achieve the 7 blessing of humility.
To become humle one must
1. Seek repentance and forgiveness (Enos 1:1-8)(Alma 36:5-21)
2. Put their trust in God(Alma 36:3)(Matt 11:28-30)
3. Truly have Faith that they have been forgiven of their sins and that God will help
4. Study. Pray, be willing to learn more(3N 14:7-8)
5. Stand Steadfast in Faith(Christ)
6. Have the desire to help declare Salvation to every creature, that they may have joy(Mosiah 28:3)
7. Continuely be Patient & Diligent in the Lord’s work
So remember to thank God for everything he does for us, and remember to put God's plan first then what we need done will follow with God's blessing.
So I was reading this the other day, and the reason I did because i was doing a study on humility. It's interesting to me that this is the way it is. if we're serving God then we're not serving our own interest's they're put off to the side, but if we are only looking out for ourselves, then we're not serving the purpose God wants us to fufill.
So this is what i came up with
When one is humble.
1. (Alma 32: 1-16) Seek repentance always
2. (Ether 12:27) Ask God what we have need to do
3. (D&C 12:8) Have Faith and Hope
4. (D&C 67:10) Shall see Christ
5. (D&C 112:10) Will be led by God by the hand and he’ll answer prayers
6. (D&C 136:32-33) Your eyes will be opened to spiritual things
7. (Matt 23:12) Shall be Exhalted
When one is humble you are always on your knees asking for forgiveness and strength to overcome those weaknesses you have. Your also willing to do as God has commanded. You have the faith and hope that your prayers will be answered. Heavenly Father will lead you by the hand. Your eyes will be opened to spiritual knowledge and it will flow like a coursing river. You shall see Christ and be exhalted.
These 7 things don’t come overnight. Because 1st you need the desire to Serve Heavenly Father. 2nd you need diligence, and 3rd you need patience.
Diligence is a steady, consistant, earnest and energetic effort(PMG 121;Diligence). Its also Persistantly and a great effort and care on your part(PMG 121;Diligence). But being Diligent isnt easy so one needs to be Patient. “You must be patient with all people. Yourself included, as you work to overcome faults and weaknesses” (PMG 120; Patience). Without Patience one cannot be Diligent, and you have to remain Diligent to achieve the 7 blessing of humility.
To become humle one must
1. Seek repentance and forgiveness (Enos 1:1-8)(Alma 36:5-21)
2. Put their trust in God(Alma 36:3)(Matt 11:28-30)
3. Truly have Faith that they have been forgiven of their sins and that God will help
4. Study. Pray, be willing to learn more(3N 14:7-8)
5. Stand Steadfast in Faith(Christ)
6. Have the desire to help declare Salvation to every creature, that they may have joy(Mosiah 28:3)
7. Continuely be Patient & Diligent in the Lord’s work
So remember to thank God for everything he does for us, and remember to put God's plan first then what we need done will follow with God's blessing.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Attributes
Moroni 7: 45
And acharity suffereth long, and is bkind, and cenvieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily dprovoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
The Christ-Like Attributes that we all need to work on.
So i was doing a study on these about a year ago, and one thing that i came to realize was that you cant really work on one without working on the other. When you start on one attribute it works hand-in-hand with all the other ones. so the next time that we're looking at the christ-like attributes and start working on one know that you'll also improve on the others.
And acharity suffereth long, and is bkind, and cenvieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily dprovoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
The Christ-Like Attributes that we all need to work on.
So i was doing a study on these about a year ago, and one thing that i came to realize was that you cant really work on one without working on the other. When you start on one attribute it works hand-in-hand with all the other ones. so the next time that we're looking at the christ-like attributes and start working on one know that you'll also improve on the others.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Relying on the Lord
Isaiah 2: 11-12
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be aexalted in that bday.
12 For the aday of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is bproud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought clow
I read this this morning durring studies. Everyone will know that Christ is the Lord, and the God of Abraham, Jacob and Isaac. No matter what kind of positions that you've held or hold, it wont mean much.
Ether 12: 27
And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
Rely on the Lord and all things
Alma 26: 12
Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever.
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be aexalted in that bday.
12 For the aday of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is bproud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought clow
I read this this morning durring studies. Everyone will know that Christ is the Lord, and the God of Abraham, Jacob and Isaac. No matter what kind of positions that you've held or hold, it wont mean much.
Ether 12: 27
And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
Rely on the Lord and all things
Alma 26: 12
Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Food for thought
Isaiah 1: 17 aLearn to do bwell; seek cjudgment, drelieve the oppressed, ejudge the fatherless, plead for the fwidow.
Well this morning as i was doing my studies i came across this verse and the part that caught my attention was the first part. Learn to do well; seek judgement. that never crossed my mind before we must seek judgement, and then this scripture came to mind
Revelation 3:9 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
So we must seek for this? Well that"s what it's telling me. but its a good thing cause Hebrews 12: 7 says
If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
so when we go through things in our life we're being shown the love that God has for us because he's giving us a chance to grow and become better than what we we're before.
Well this morning as i was doing my studies i came across this verse and the part that caught my attention was the first part. Learn to do well; seek judgement. that never crossed my mind before we must seek judgement, and then this scripture came to mind
Revelation 3:9 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
So we must seek for this? Well that"s what it's telling me. but its a good thing cause Hebrews 12: 7 says
If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
so when we go through things in our life we're being shown the love that God has for us because he's giving us a chance to grow and become better than what we we're before.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
my thoughts
As i have been studying this last couple weeks everything that i've read has basically told me me that all we need to do is turn to God and give him what he askes of us and everything will end up turning out. just as it says in the first part of the 10th verse in the 46th psalm Be still and know that I am God. it's funny how everyday we sometimes forget to do that. I've spent time occasionally just thinking about all the things that God has given me and all the things that He lets me do.
If we just do the things which we've been asked to do and sacrafice the things we need to, then God will give us the things which we need. Doctrine and Covenants 130: 20 & 21
20 There is a alaw, irrevocably decreed in bheaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all cblessings are predicated—
If we just do the things which we've been asked to do and sacrafice the things we need to, then God will give us the things which we need. Doctrine and Covenants 130: 20 & 21
20 There is a alaw, irrevocably decreed in bheaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all cblessings are predicated—
21 And when we obtain any ablessing from God, it is by bobedience to that law upon which it is predicated.
and this is one of the greatest covenants and blessings we can have Malachi 3: 10
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The First Time
Well, life as a missionary for The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints has been one of the biggest and best blessings in my life. The other day I was telling my Comp Elder Sorenson, that i would trade these past many months for anything in the world. I've been able to meet so many cool people. I've been able to see a lot of cool places and have experiances that i probably wouldnt have other wise. its been a complete Blast.
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