Obedience Sets You Free.

Book of Mormon: 1 Nephi Chapter 19
1: "And it came to pass that the Lord commanded me, wherefore I did..."

     Every time I study the words written by the ancient Prophet Nephi, I am truly amazed by his obedience.  The statement above is the first sentence Nephi wrote as he began to write chapter 19.  He amazes me.  And you know who he reminds me of??  The Savior.
     Jesus Christ, the ultimate example because of His obedience to His Father.  I am so thankful for the words of Nephi, that remind me of how to get back to my Father in Heaven.  
     Today while I was visiting another sister in my ward (visiting teaching) I read these words from the visiting teaching message by Elder Christofferson:
     " Obedience gives us greater control over our lives, greater capacity to come and go, to work and create."
      So true!!  Just as vegetables and eating healthy (although they take work and extra time) allow our bodies to be strong and healthy, obedience to God allows spiritual (and sometimes physical) strength as well.  Think about it.

Love,
    Becky joy

Family Home Evening Last night at the pool

Sibling love.

Book of Mormon: 3 Nephi Chapter 14

     Before I talk about this chapter I just wanted to share what my little 3 year old daughter prayed tonight in our Family Home Evening prayer.  She said, "thank you for giving us Reuben."  Reuben is the new little addition to our family and we love him so much.  I just thought it was so sweet how she said that in the prayer. She is just so sweet and we love her.

It's hard to get her to wear anything but a dress.

In this chapter (3 Nephi 14) I couldn't help but feel the spirit as I thought of the Prophet: Thomas S. Monson.  In verses 15-23 it warns against false Prophets and how to tell between a true Prophet and a False one.  In these scriptures the Savior says:

 15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

 20 Wherefore, by their fruits ye shall know them.

 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.

 22 Many will say to me in that day: Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works?

 23 And then will I profess unto them: I never knew you; departfrom me, ye that work iniquity.

     I know Thomas S. Monson is a true Prophet in this dispensation for Jesus Christ.  The spirit testified that to me as I read this chapter, when I hear his words I am filled with the spirit also, and as I study his life/works he has lived his life very close to the Savior.  I invite you to listen to his words and study his works as well.

Love,

     Becky joy