Wow. This chapter was chock full of wonderful things to ponder.I found goal #2...use my laboring time (like sweeping, folding clothes, etc) to ponder the things of the Lord.
Two sections I really enjoyed:
17 Nevertheless, notwithstanding the great goodness of the Lord, in showing me his great and marvelous works, my heart exclaimeth: O wretched man that I am! Yea, my heart sorroweth because of my flesh; my soul grieveth because of mine iniquities.
18 I am encompassed about, because of the temptations and the sins which do so easily beset me.
19 And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins; nevertheless, I know in whom I have trusted.
(Book of Mormon | 2 Nephi 4:17 - 19)
26 O then, if I have seen so great things, if the Lord in his condescension unto the children of men hath visited men in so much mercy, why should my heart weep and my soul linger in the valley of sorrow, and my flesh waste away, and my strength slacken, because of mine afflictions?
27 And why should I yield to sin, because of my flesh? Yea, why should I give way to temptations, that the evil one have place in my heart to destroy my peace and afflict my soul? Why am I angry because of mine enemy?
28 Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul.
(Book of Mormon | 2 Nephi 4:26 - 28)
Why did I love these? Well first it really supported other things I've been reading about moving on despite our weaknesses, to not beat ourselves up, but to repent and try again. Also, to look at terrible things that happen as a possible passageway for blessings I may not know I need, or things I need to learn before moving on in my life.
On the part of re-finding me (see first post here) I decided that although I really dislike the idea of the kids getting television, that one movie in the morning while I run is not going to ruin them forever. Moderation. Sanity. My health. Of course as they get a little older it won't be as much of an issue, because I can tell them to work on their personal school work rather than having to entertain, and I don't think it'll be that long til that's possible (Z could now, we're just waiting on C, and well, P sits and watches me while in her swing. No TV for her yet. Nope.
June 2017
6 years ago
1 comments:
Jillian - I love your commentary. I have this added to my reader now so I can keep up.
On your 'days were lengthened' comment, I've always assumed it meant that our days were lengthened beyond the minimum needed to obtain a body; it is a challenging statement to understand.
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