A Snipet of Truth and Counsel from A King--Benjamin

Mosiah 4:

9 Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend.

10 And again, believe that ye must repent of your sins and forsake them, and humble yourselves before God; and ask in sincerity of heart that he would forgive you; and now, if you believe all these things see that ye do them.

11 And again I say unto you as I have said before, that as ye have come to the knowledge of the glory of God, or if ye have known of his goodness and have tasted of his love, and have received a remission of your sins, which causeth such exceedingly great joy in your souls, even so I would that ye should remember, and always retain in remembrance, the greatness of God, and your own nothingness, and his goodness and long-suffering towards you, unworthy creatures, and humble yourselves even in the depths of humility, calling on the name of the Lord daily, and standing steadfastly in the faith of that which is to come, which was spoken by the mouth of the angel.

12 And behold, I say unto you that if ye do this ye shall always rejoice, and be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of your sins; and ye shall grow in the knowledge of the glory of him that created you, or in the knowledge of that which is just and true.

The more I read the scriptures, the more I know how much God loves us to give us his Word through the holy prophets. Whether in times of old or in current times, God is the same and his message is for US to know that Jesus is the Christ, his Son, our Redeemer and Savior of the world.

How gentle are his commands, and his abundance that we receive in honoring the covenants we make and serve, care for and uplift those in need around us. We (I) are (am) the recipient o His goodness and mercy in caring for our every need.

I bear witness these things are true. . . and to Read the rest of this chapter to drink from the living water and fountains of eternal life.

"As I search the Holy Scrptures. . . "

I love and appreciate attending and listening to General Conference twice a year. I love reading the scriptures that give me the words of wisdom and remember the covenants I have made with my Heavenly Father. My days go better and best when I take the first fifteen to twenty minutes to study, pray and learn from them.

As I am reading I receive impressions on how to best express my concern and desire for ALL my posterity to drink from the waters of Eternal Life. Mosiah 2:35-37 condenses that whole chapter and closes with King Benjamin's(conference address) to his people. I am in awe at how specific he is in telling us what we must do and enjoy the blessings of exaltation.

Mosiah 2:41~ And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.

The scriptures are our Urim amd Thumnin, AND Liahona, as is the Holy Ghost in guiding us safely home to our reward. What more can I ask?

This is my dad, Carlos giving a thumbs up. This photo was taken (in Idaho) the last time I saw him alive.

We will have a busy day today. We are going to a wedding in Cedar City to a nephew's wedding, John and Patty's son, Chris and his bride Sidni. Ron's brother, LeRoy and Valerie Walser are here with us from Oklahoma us to attend the wedding. We love having this time with them for several days.

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.

TBT--THrowback Thursday, Remebering my Youth~

The house on the left of this photo is the house my parents OWNED when I was in grade school. We had left San Antonio, Texas a few months before. Our hone in San Antonio sold so we were able to get another permanent home in Chicago.

I walked to school a few blocks away. I remember the snow (up to my knees) in the winter walking a path in the playground in the mornings. It was shivering cold too! I had a nice warm furry long coat that kept me warm on those days. I even had worn long flesh-colored underwear that went to my knees, and long stockings and a dress!! The long underwear would take the cold chill away at least. I also walked home and back at lunch-time all through grade school. After that in Jr high I took a sandwich which was often, baloney, egg salad, or cheese. I never had a hot lunch at school in those elementary school days.

I continued to take sack lunch, but it wasn't until I was in high school that I would pay for my own lunches and save my babysitting, or house cleaning money I earned to occasionally eat in the school cafeteria. My choice of food was often just a simple serving of mashed potatoes and gravy, or jello with whipped cream on top of cut up cherry flavored gelatin. My favorite snacks at breaks where a frozen vanilla ice cream sandwich on a chocolate flavored cookie bar. And I loved the boxed pretzel sticks from the vending machines for .o5 too.

The Pure in Heart. . .

"The pure in heart receive the pleasing word of God—Lamanite righteousness exceeds that of Nephites—Jacob warns against fornication, lasciviousness, and every sin."

1 But behold, I, Jacob, would speak unto you that are pure in heart. Look unto God with firmness of mind, and pray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will console you in your afflictions, and he will plead your cause, and send down justice upon those who seek your destruction.

2 O all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and receive the pleasing word of God, and feast upon his love; for ye may, if your minds are firm, forever."

I looked up a reference to just one word: STEADFASTNESS. I was amazed at the meaningful words it said. the topical guide stated: steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of God

The Doctrine and Covenants tells us also "fall not from your steadfastness, Be not deceived, but continue in steadfastness."

I think it also means Enduring to the End.

There is so much going on around us all each day. How do we overcome the world? Answer: By being steadfast and immovable; holding onto the IRON rod and keeping ourselves unspotted from the world.

I have a firm witness how keeping our covenants and renewing them each week fortifies US by attending our meetings and drinking from "the fountain of Eternal Life.' I know that as we hunger and thirst after (these things) we are filled with the power of the Holy Ghost as our guide.

Helaman 5:12 And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.

I know my Savior, Jesus Christ and thankful for him and his great love for us. I know that he lives!

Anna R Walser, aka Mom, Grandma : )

Like A Mother Hen Gathering Her Chicks

This week for church, Tana and Nathan and their children happened to be in St George for a few days. they asked what time our church was so they had the opportunity to visit with us for sacrament meeting.

They arrived just as it started and sat next to us on the row we saved for them. We filled the whole row! All nine of us side by side. I marveled and enjoyed the site of seeing my daughter, Tana, Nathan and their children all dressed in their Sunday clothes. My heart was full of gratitude to see them and how sweet they all looked and glowed with the gospel image on their faces! I felt like a mother hen who had just gathered her chicks around me. ;)

I looked up and row the row and just appreciated so much to see them come with us that day. I felt like my mother might have felt seeing the same thing as I did. I had joy in my posterity at that very moment, through my tears of gratitude and all. Presley wanted to sit by Grandpa Ron, so we obliged and she was quite happy to be doodling on the sacrament program drawing over the face of President Spencer W Kimball with Grandpa's black pen.

When the meeting was over we stood a while chatting over what their plans were whether to stay or leave between Sunday School. Our bishop appeared all of a sudden and stood in the row ahead of us as he greeted each of us with a hand shake and smile introducing himself. He took some time to chit-chat and was interested in why they were there and what they were doing the next few days. He was familiar with Salem, UT where they lived and how the high school basketball team had played there at Salem Hills High School. He mentions that his priest age son plays for the local high school here in Hurricane.

It is amazing how fast the grandchildren grow and noticeable each time I see them. Time goes by so quickly and they don't stop growing!! They will be coming back to have dinner/BBQ with us before they go back after the boys participate in Basketball Camp at Dixie High in St. George this week.

It was a good meeting and we had a pleasant Sabbath day.

Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday. My Mom,Dad, Brothers,,Charlie and Beebe. 1945 c shortly after my father came back from the War.in Decmber, 1945