Don't give up just because you think you're done

There are those who are struggling...fighting really to endure to the end. When they think that they have arrived at their destination they think all is done. They let go of the rod, the staff that carried them there and they good at first but our world being what it is slowly these once faithful stewards are lost in strange paths. 

The testimony of Christ is what will ultimately win the day. Nephi speaking to his brothers told them 6 times to follow Christ. That counsel a lone is that enough to drive us to go and do. 

It is time not to question God but to lift up his light and life. It is time to follow Christ.

Wake Up!

It is time to wake up! Wake up and say enough is enough. The idea that we can be in and around the world and not be affected is false. Too many have idolatrous behavior in their own homes. They either choose to ignore it or out right condone it. It is time to call it out and cast the world far from the home. That is not to say that people are to be offensive but they can say unequivocally with the prophets of old; "as for me and my house we will serve the Lord"

The praise and love of men is what will bring the righteous down. We want to be liked we want the respect of others. It is through that example and living as the Savior would have us that we gain the respect of the world. 

The strength and power of God are with us as we rely on him. He will guide us through the darkness to light. He will be our protector. 

The time to be about our Father's business is now. The blessings are sweet to the taste and very desirable. May each one of us take the challenge of living in the world. Be bold inviting all to come unto Christ and taste of his goodness. 

Christ made it possible for all of us to return home. Christ is the way through to the father. He loves us and knows You!

The Greatest Blessing Is A Testimony

Much was said at this last conference about not standing on borrowed light. One must take the time to learn for themselves the immense love that comes from a loving Heavenly Father. One much search out a knowledge of the truthfulness of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Why is that so important?

Getting a testimony brings one closer to God. The individual begins a relationship with their Savior. It is so much more meaningful if the person knows for themselves. It is the difference between duty and love. We act out of love when we have a testimony. Until we have that witness born to us there is we merely run through the motions.

Once we have a testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ we are able to make clear choices. The world focus is on the material wealth. The Gospel of Jesus Christ through the spectrum of the natural man is old fashioned and not worth the time.Yet it is the gospel that moral clarity that allows one to find the peace of mind to move forward.

Our testimonies guide us to serve the master a little better. At best the world demands human decency. The Gospel requires something of the person. We are to serve in the communities in which we live. Shed light to the weary and build the kingdom as we are obedient to the will and command of the Father.

A testimony must be nourished constantly. Daily sustenance is needed as to avoid falling into dark paths.Feasting, drinking deeply from the well of the scriptures brings one closer to Father in Heaven. There is a constant barrage leveling against the things of the spirit. It is time that each of us stand up and build a relationship with God. PRAY, to know what you are to accomplish. Seek what president Eyring terms a constant stream from heaven.

This is the Lord's Work

Doctrine and Covenants section 1 and 5. These sections do not deal with the same subject matter. However the one thing that they both have in common is that the Lord Jesus Christ wants the reader to know, this is his work. 

These two sections declare unequivocally  that this is the church of Jesus Christ.  He tells us that he has something to say. The commandments are his. The Lord covenants with us. It isn't the prophets. It isn't local leadership. It is the Lord. He is the one that directs and guides this church. 

It is through him that the authority is given to translate the Book of Mormon. It is him who is going to fall his sword on those  unrepentant of the world. 

He gives a promise that three things will happen if people will speak the name of the Lord Jesus Christ even the savior of the world. One, that faith will increase in the earth. Two, that the everlasting covenant would be established. Three, that the fullness of the gospel might be proclaimed to the world.

Over the two sections of scriptures The Lord says 121 times that this is his work. And that we will have the word of the Lord given to us through his prophets.

An Uncircumcised Heart

Personal revelation comes as we follow the example of Christ and keep the Commandments. Romans two shares with us that we need to judge the way that we are willing to live our lives. 

We learned that we are gods children and that he wants to bless us. But he demands obedience. Those who follow him will be blessed with the spirit. He is not a respecter of persons. 

Our Heavenly Father asks us to cut the things out of our lives that will take us down foolish paths. Defined a little bit more clearly in today's vinacular that is the ways that are of the world. Taking part in righteous living as the scriptures. If we are willing to turn our hearts to godly things and focus on what really matters most, the dues of heaven will distill upon our hearts. 

Elder Joesph B Wirthlin that treasures of knowledge will come to us if we are willing to avoid addictive substances an addictive behaviors that will allow Satan to block the Holy Spirit from us.

Ezekiel 16

The prophet Ezekiel makes clear that God wants to talk to us. He sees us he knows us. He wants to build us up and then we are given our free agency to do with his blessings as we will.

16 times in the chapter the Lord reminds us that he is speaking to us through his prophets. Pretty amazing that he wants us to know that he is talking to us not that we recognize that a prophet is speaking. In the doctrine  and covenants we learn, that either by his voice or by the voice of his prophets it is the same. 

Then he tells us 41 times using the word "I" am going to do something. He uses "I will" or "I am" to tell us what he expects of us and what he will do for us depending on how we use our free agency.

We have to learn to recognize his arm in all things. Are you counting your daily blessings? Are you willing to cast on him your every care? Learning to recognize the hand of God is learning to recognize how God is working in your life. We have to learn to seek him first instead of seeking the praise of men. That comes from following his plan for all of us.

Some of the ways that we can do that is to set goals for ourselves to act as milestones. Learning to recognize what is really important. That is what can really strengthen our testimonies and edify others.