When the Battle is Over.

Alma 50

1 And now it came to pass that Moroni did not stop making preparations for war, or to defend his people against the Lamanites; for he caused that his armies should commence in the commencement of the twentieth year of the reign of the judges, that they should commence in digging up heaps of earth round about all the cities, throughout all the land which was possessed by the Nephites.

       Even once the battle or trial seems over, do not stop preparing!!  For me I pray really hard when I am in trials, my prayers are more passionate, my scripture study is better, my fasting is more meaningful, and then if things are well then everything becomes more of a checklist thing.  My armor weakens.  I CANNOT AFFORD WEAK ARMOR ANYMORE!!  Satan is too good, and my trials are so so hard.

23 But behold there never was a happier time among the people of Nephi, since the days of Nephi, than in the days of Moroni, yea, even at this time, in the twenty and first year of the reign of the judges.

    This scripture stuck out to me.  I am sure I am not alone as a parent, but I really wish I was a better one.  Perhaps reading my scriptures in a more meaningful way will help me.  I sure hope so.  I felt frustrated a couple years ago because I was listening to conference talks daily and reading my scriptures, praying for help...but I still was a horrible horrible parent.  My patience was very slim.  I guess I felt forsaken and alone in my parenting.  I just want to be a good parent!!!  I want the gifts of the spirit that are promised to people who work to live close to Heavenly Father.