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4/7/2010: I would love for this addiction to be taken away right now; however, it has certainly brought me closer to the spirit, and helped me to take advantage of the Atonement. I try not t...
(note for STEP 3:34)

April 7, 2010 at 07:57 AM

Note: 4/7/2010: I would love for this addiction to be taken away right now; however, it has certainly brought me closer to the spirit, and helped me to take advantage of the Atonement. I try not to complain about my circumstances, but I know that one of my character weaknesses is a lack of patience.

STEP 3
-- The Lord could have removed the burdens of Alma and his people; instead, He strengthened them to bear "their burdens with ease." Notice that they did not complain but submitted cheerfully and patiently to the will of the Lord. Write about the humility it takes to want immediate relief and yet be willing to have a burden lightened gradually.

4/7/2010: Pride. Wanting to do things "my way." Poor planning.
(note for STEP 3:31)

April 7, 2010 at 07:55 AM

Note: 4/7/2010: Pride. Wanting to do things "my way." Poor planning.

STEP 3
-- What prevents you from allowing Him to direct your life?

4/7/2010: It makes sense on a spiritual level that turning my will over to him would lead me to ultimate happiness. Since we are unable to see our future, this becomes a test of our faith. I...
(note for STEP 3:30)

April 7, 2010 at 07:53 AM

Note: 4/7/2010: It makes sense on a spiritual level that turning my will over to him would lead me to ultimate happiness. Since we are unable to see our future, this becomes a test of our faith. I feel as though I can trust Him with my life.

STEP 3
-- Consider what it means to live your life in harmony with the will of God. Think about how His enabling power can come into your life as you turn to Him. How do you feel about letting God direct your life?

Learn from the mistakes of the past so that you can avoid them in your life.
(note for Mormon 9:31)

April 3, 2010 at 01:53 AM

Note: Learn from the mistakes of the past so that you can avoid them in your life.

Mormon 9:31
Condemn me not because of mine imperfection, neither my father, because of his imperfection, neither them who have written before him; but rather give thanks unto God that he hath made manifest unto you our imperfections, that ye may learn to be more wise than we have been.

One day at a time. The longest period of sobriety is 24 hours.
(note for Matthew 6:34)

March 30, 2010 at 08:05 AM

Note: One day at a time. The longest period of sobriety is 24 hours.

Matthew 6:34
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

The Holy Ghost will teach us, and the atonement of Jesus Christ will bring us peace.
(note for 3 Nephi 22:13)

March 23, 2010 at 10:28 AM

Note: The Holy Ghost will teach us, and the atonement of Jesus Christ will bring us peace.

3 Nephi 22:13
And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

They didn't just pray for the same things.
(note for 3 Nephi 19:24)

March 23, 2010 at 10:08 AM

Note: They didn't just pray for the same things.

3 Nephi 19:24
And it came to pass that when Jesus had thus prayed unto the Father, he came unto his disciples, and behold, they did still continue, without ceasing, to pray unto him; and they did not multiply many words, for it was given unto them what they should pray, and they were filled with desire.

This reminds me of the section in my patriarchal blessing about receiving talents and blessings that I pray for.
(note for 3 Nephi 18:20)

March 22, 2010 at 07:48 AM

Note: This reminds me of the section in my patriarchal blessing about receiving talents and blessings that I pray for.

3 Nephi 18:20
And whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you.

One day at a time. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Live for today.
(note for 3 Nephi 13:34)

March 18, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Note: One day at a time. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Live for today.

3 Nephi 13:34
Take therefore no thought for the morrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient is the day unto the evil thereof.

See 3 Nephi 11:29
(note for 3 Nephi 12:9)

March 18, 2010 at 10:09 AM

Note: See 3 Nephi 11:29

3 Nephi 12:9
And blessed are all the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.

If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear
(note for 3 Nephi 4:18)

March 16, 2010 at 08:44 AM

Note: If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear

3 Nephi 4:18
But behold, this was an advantage to the Nephites; for it was impossible for the robbers to lay siege sufficiently long to have any effect upon the Nephites, because of their much provision which they had laid up in store,

Reminds me of a parasite
(note for 3 Nephi 4:5)

March 16, 2010 at 08:39 AM

Note: Reminds me of a parasite

3 Nephi 4:5
And it came to pass that in the *nineteenth year Giddianhi found that it was expedient that he should go up to battle against the Nephites, for there was no way that they could subsist save it were to plunder and rob and murder.

A High Priest of Good Things To Come, Elder Holland (1999)
(note for Genesis 37:28)

March 14, 2010 at 09:39 AM

Note: A High Priest of Good Things To Come, Elder Holland (1999)

Genesis 37:28
Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.

People are drawn to false prophets who tell them what they want to hear.
(note for Helaman 13:27)

March 6, 2010 at 07:39 AM

Note: People are drawn to false prophets who tell them what they want to hear.

Helaman 13:27
But behold, if a man shall come among you and shall say: Do this, and there is no iniquity; do that and ye shall not suffer; yea, he will say: Walk after the pride of your own hearts; yea, walk after the pride of your eyes, and do whatsoever your heart desireth—and if a man shall come among you and say this, ye will receive him, and say that he is a prophet.

The power of God can transport people to different locations.
(note for Helaman 10:16)

March 5, 2010 at 09:34 AM

Note: The power of God can transport people to different locations.

Helaman 10:16
But behold, the power of God was with him, and they could not take him to cast him into prison, for he was taken by the Spirit and conveyed away out of the midst of them.

We can't always prevent evil influence from entering society/family/individual, but we CAN decide how we react to it. We can attack it, or we can embrace it.
(note for Helaman 6:37)

March 3, 2010 at 03:33 AM

Note: We can't always prevent evil influence from entering society/family/individual, but we CAN decide how we react to it. We can attack it, or we can embrace it.

Helaman 6:37
And it came to pass that the Lamanites did hunt the band of robbers of Gadianton; and they did preach the word of God among the more wicked part of them, insomuch that this band of robbers was utterly destroyed from among the Lamanites.

When things are going well, it is so easy to slip and forget where the blessings come from.
(note for Helaman 6:17)

March 3, 2010 at 03:27 AM

Note: When things are going well, it is so easy to slip and forget where the blessings come from.

Helaman 6:17
For behold, the Lord had blessed them so long with the riches of the world that they had not been stirred up to anger, to wars, nor to bloodshed; therefore they began to set their hearts upon their riches; yea, they began to seek to get gain that they might be lifted up one above another; therefore they began to commit secret murders, and to rob and to plunder, that they might get gain.

This reminds me of step 1. Realize that your life is out of control and that you can't fix it on your own.
(note for Helaman 4:24)

March 2, 2010 at 08:47 AM

Note: This reminds me of step 1. Realize that your life is out of control and that you can't fix it on your own.

Helaman 4:24
And they saw that they had become weak, like unto their brethren, the Lamanites, and that the Spirit of the Lord did no more preserve them; yea, it had withdrawn from them because the Spirit of the Lord doth not dwell in unholy temples—

We have to remember that it is a perfect Church, populated by imperfect people
(note for Helaman 3:33)

March 1, 2010 at 05:40 AM

Note: We have to remember that it is a perfect Church, populated by imperfect people

Helaman 3:33
And in the *fifty and first year of the reign of the judges there was peace also, save it were the pride which began to enter into the church—not into the church of God, but into the hearts of the people who professed to belong to the church of God—

I wonder if the outcome would have been different if Teancum had not done this "in his anger."
(note for Alma 62:36)

February 28, 2010 at 11:08 AM

Note: I wonder if the outcome would have been different if Teancum had not done this "in his anger."

Alma 62:36
And it came to pass that Teancum in his anger did go forth into the camp of the Lamanites, and did let himself down over the walls of the city. And he went forth with a cord, from place to place, insomuch that he did find the king; and he did cast a javelin at him, which did pierce him near the heart. But behold, the king did awaken his servants before he died, insomuch that they did pursue Teancum, and slew him.

Reminds me of my patriarchal blessing that tells me to "pray first as I go to study."
(note for Two Principles for Any Economy:28)

February 28, 2010 at 11:01 AM

Note: Reminds me of my patriarchal blessing that tells me to "pray first as I go to study."

Two Principles for Any Economy
Brethren, you have a duty to learn as much as you can. Please encourage your families, your quorum members, everyone to learn and become better educated. If formal education is not available, do not allow that to prevent you from acquiring all the knowledge you can. Under such circumstances, the best books, in a sense, can become your "university"—a classroom that is always open and admits all who apply. Strive to increase your knowledge of all that is "virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy." (Articles of Faith 1:13.) Seek knowledge "by study and also by faith." (D&C 109:7.) Seek with a humble spirit and contrite heart. (D&C 136:33.) As you apply the spiritual dimension of faith to your study—even of temporal things—you can amplify your intellectual capacity, for "if your eye be single to [God’s] glory, your whole [body] shall be filled with light, . . . and [comprehend] all things." (D&C 88:67.)

Jdmdd
(note for Alma 58:12)

February 28, 2010 at 10:28 AM

Note: Jdmdd

Alma 58:12
And we did take courage with our small force which we had received, and were fixed with a determination to conquer our enemies, and to maintain our lands, and our possessions, and our wives, and our children, and the cause of our liberty.

This is Jenny
(note for Genesis 21:6)

February 28, 2010 at 09:57 AM

Note: This is Jenny

Genesis 21:6
¶ And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.

Here we see the influence of Satan again. Instead of making a new plan, they copy what Moroni did in righteousness.
(note for Alma 55:29)

February 23, 2010 at 11:08 AM

Note: Here we see the influence of Satan again. Instead of making a new plan, they copy what Moroni did in righteousness.

Alma 55:29
Many times did the Lamanites attempt to encircle them about by night, but in these attempts they did lose many prisoners.

2/23/2010: I can totally identify with this attitude. I have always gone to church, but not always for the right reasons. Since attending these meetings, I look forward to attending church. ...
(note for STEP 9:14)

February 23, 2010 at 07:23 AM

Note: 2/23/2010: I can totally identify with this attitude. I have always gone to church, but not always for the right reasons. Since attending these meetings, I look forward to attending church. I look forward to my time in Sunday School, Priesthood meeting, and Sacrament meeting.

STEP 9
In the past, if you were religiously active, you may have been motivated by fear of the judgment of God or of what others would think. Perhaps you acted out of a sense of duty. Today you recognize that service is a way of coming unto Christ. It is a way of expressing love to God. It expresses a continuing need for His power and gratitude for His divine help. Consider whether your activity in the Church is still motivated by fear or duty or if it is a natural outgrowth of your reborn faith in Christ.