Grandma Mattie

Monday, August 3, 2015

Drinking Living Water From The Fountain of Eternal Life. . .

I am reading in the Book of Mormon and continue to be reminded of the counsel given by King Benjamin to his sons, posterity. As many times as I have read this wonderful book, it is as if I am reading it again for the FIRST time. There are so many new insights that I learn and the Holy Ghost gives me guidance and awareness of this holy writ.

Mosiah:15 And it came to pass that after king Benjamin had made an end of these sayings to his son, [Mosiah] that he gave him charge concerning all the affairs of the kingdom.

16 And moreover, he also gave him charge concerning the records which were engraven on the plates of brass; and also the plates of Nephi; and also, the sword of Laban, and the ball or director, which led our fathers through the wilderness, which was prepared by the hand of the Lord that thereby they might be led, every one according to the heed and diligence which they gave unto him.

17 Therefore, as they were unfaithful they did not prosper nor progress in their journey, but were driven back, and incurred the displeasure of God upon them; and therefore they were smitten with famine and sore afflictions, to stir them up in remembrance of their duty.

18 And now, it came to pass that Mosiah went and did as his father had commanded him, and proclaimed unto all the people who were in the land of Zarahemla that thereby they might gather themselves together, to go up to the temple to hear the words which his father should speak unto them.

I love the scriptures, I love my scriptures; they are like my dear friend and are very much a part of my daily life. I appreciate so much my schedule that gives me the opportunity to read and study as I make it a high priority to partake of the Spirit through daily scripture study. My day, and our days go better. I love to also have time with my dear husband to read and study with me and are able to take the time together to read them.

I also enjoy reading the Ensign to him as we travel in the car or read before going to sleep. It helps me go to sleep faster than just lying awake too long until I can drop off to sleep. Ron has no trouble going to sleep once his head hits that pillow. But, it is not so easy for me.

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