At the World Wide Training two weeks ago, President Uchtdof made an estute observation: “When we focus on the why of the gospel, much of the confusion fades away.”
I decided to put President Uchtdorf’s advice to the test at a family home evening, and I asked my kids “why should be read the Book of Mormon?”
There answers were amazing to me.
· Kami: BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN COMMANDED TO DO IT
· Nick: TO GIVE US GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION IN LIFE; TO TEACH IUS
· Amber: TO LEARN OF JESUS CHRIST AND GAIN FAITH IN HIM;TO LIFT US UP WHEN WE ARE DOWN OF HAVE HAD A BAD DAY
· Allie: GIVE US A MORE SOUND UNDERSTANDING OF LIFE; TO COMFORT US
· From Kelli in India: I read the Book of Mormon to become closer to my savior, Jesus Christ, to increase my knowledge and strengthen testimony of the gospel. I read to learn attitudes, principles, and behaviors to live by that will help me to improve myself and prepare me for new challenges in this life and the next. Studying the Book of Mormon daily helps me to keep an optimistic perspective and stay focused on what is truly important in life. It helps me remember the covenants I made at baptism to always remember Christ and to represent him every where I go and in everything I do. It helps me to stay strong and solid through adversity and to remember that I always have a reason to be happy.
· From Ty, on his way back from San Deigo: The Book of Mormon is known as "The Keystone of Our Religion"; and for good reason, too. As I read the Book of Mormon, I find insights, and other treasures of knowledge that I have never previously thought about. I truly do love the Spirit of God that I can feel so strongly in my life as I read the book of Mormon. It is a blessing that is cannot be compared to any other. When I have to Spirit in my life to help me and guide my decisions, things just go smoother; and that's just the way it is.
So, why to I read the Book of Mormon? Because it makes me a better person, strengthens my testimony, increases my love and appreciate for my Savior, it increases my desire to be who I should be for myself and my family, and because, I just feel really good when I read it.
I love this Blog. Thanks, Ty for setting it up. Let's all add to it!! Love, Dad
Mom and Kids,
ReplyDeletePresident Dester has asked the High Council to talk on the Book of Mormon for the second time this year. Think it's important? In preparing my talk, I have committed to fishing the Book of Mormon this year. I am in Mosiah, and have a long way to go, but I will get it done! Let's all do our best to get it done and recieve the blessings we have been promised:
President Hinckley:Without reservation I promise you that if each of you will observe this simple program, regardless of how many times you previously may have read the Book of Mormon, there will come into your lives and into your homes an added measure of the Spirit of the Lord, a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to His commandments, and a stronger testimony of the living reality of the Son of God.
Love, Dad