Thoughts of the day

         There is a story about a man named Korihor in the Book of Mormon, who refuses to believe in God. He actually rejects the reality that there is a God, until Alma, the prophet shows him a sign. The sad part is that he eventually gets what he wants and faces a tragic ending. When I read this account this morning, a talk from a recent conference report from an apostle of the Lord, came to my mind. He mentioned to us about how sometimes it is hard to follow the commandments of God. Often we try to tell ourselves that a particular commandment doesn't apply to us for some reason or another. He asked us "Where is your faith?" In reality this can be compared to seeking a sign before we are willing to go forward with what is asked of us by God. We should check and make sure we are not waiting for some sign until we are willing to follow his words. I wish Korihor would of taken a moment to exercise a little faith and then he would of known for himself that God really does exist. It is defiantly easier to see this reality if we too exercise a little faith. Peace seems to always attend those who try to seek God and follow after his will. Isn't that a sign enough?

Thought of the day

In Alma chapter four we read about a group of people who waxed proud. They were normal people just like you and me who started to focus more on the things of the world instead of focusing on who God would have them to become.In verse 12 it breaks down exactly what these people started doing. For example, despising others, turning their backs upon the needy and the naked, and those who were hungry and those who were athirst and those who were sick and afflicted. These people seem like terribly mean people who have no heart, but than I thought that they are probably more like me than I want to believe. How often have I bought myself an expensive outfit? Have I spent money on things that I really didn't need? Who could I have helped instead.  I think it would be easier to see my folly if the poor, hungry, or needy had to walk around with me in the stores and watch me buy myself all these things I really didn't need, especially knowing in my heart that they are starving or don't even have a place to stay. Oh, may I care a lot more, and may I have eyes to see myself as I really am. May I not be the one who is turning my back on the poor and the needy. May it not be written of me that which was written of them.