Feast Upon The Words Of Christ

Why is reading the scriptures important?

Some may think that its something you just do because your told to. Some may know that the scriptures have answers and brings us closer to god.

It's a choice.

I feel that the scriptures strengthen our relationship with God and also our families.

I have grown up knowing we should read the scriptures but never did. Then the last couple months I have been reading the scriptures and its been amazing. Some of my friends and family have seen a difference in me. I have been more calm. If I miss a day of reading, I am more irritated.

I have taken some verses from the Book Of Mormon and the Bible that talks about Feasting on the words of Christ.

2 Nephi 31:20
 Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. 

1 Nephi 15:24
 And I said unto them that it was the word of God; and whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would hold fast unto it, they would never perish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction. 

Matthew 4:4
 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 

I know that making scripture reading, studying to your daily life, it will strengthen your relationships and you will find answers.

God has given us the Bible and the Book Of Mormon to go hand in hand. We should read them both and fill your soul with the words of God.

My life has changed tremendously. I know that reading the scriptures has been a HUGE part of that. Also going to church. Going to church weekly is important. I urge you all to go to church, or continue going to church.

You can find a local church at www.beta.mormon.org . You can also chat with members, meet missionaries and also request a copy of the Book Of Mormon.

Alma 32:28
 Now, we will compare the word unto a seed. Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves- It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious to me. 

Why does this happen to me?

Why does this happen to me? Can't I catch a break? I am sure all of us have felt this at one time or another. 

We may think they are punishment. If this happened to me then there is no God because God would never let bad things happen. 

Trials are there for us to learn and grow from. I have been there. The last 4 years especially. Why would this happen to me? But I know God is there. We just need to kneel down and pray. Ask Heavenly Father for the strength and guidance to get through it. 

I know that if we do this, he will answer us. He will help you through those hard times. 

Heavenly Father never leaves us. You are never alone. Even in dark times. He is our light. 

Alma 36

27 And I have been supported under trials and troubles of every kind, yea, and in all manner of afflictions; yea, God has delivered me from prison, and from bonds, and from death; yea, and I do put my trust in him, and he will still deliverme.

Chutes and ladders

During Sunday school we were asked if we remember the game chutes and ladders. The chutes are like trials in our lives. 

Jesus Christ died for us. He took upon our burdens and sins.  He was rejected and crucified. 

1 Nephi 19:9

9 And the world, because of their iniquity, shall judge him to be a thing of naught; wherefore they scourge him, and he suffereth it; and they smite him, and he suffereth it. Yea, they spit upon him, and he suffereth it, because of his loving kindness and his long-suffering towards the children of men.

How amazing is that? He took upon EVERYONES pain, sins, and burdens so that we may live again with our Heavenly Father. 

Repentance is one part of the gospel. There are many things: develop faith in Jesus Christ, baptism, receive the Holy Ghost Repentance, and endure to the end. 

Repentance is sometimes thought as, "oh I can just repent be forgiven and then I can do it again because I can repent again." 

There are steps to Repentance. 

1. Recognize- recognize the wrong 

2. Sorrow- sincere sorrow that they are wrong 

3. Forsake- stop doing it 

4. Confess- confess to God and if it's a big sin like adultrey to a bishop. Confessing relieves a heavy burden. 

D&C 61:2 "I the Lord, forgive sins, and am merciful unto those who confess their sins with humble hearts" 

5. Restiution- make it right 

6. Forgive- others and yourself 

7. Keep the commandments of God 

I think that forgive is the one that's the hardest. Forgiving yourself is just as important as asking for forgiveness from other and from God. I know with my situation I was forgiven. But I still felt like I had to repent for the same sin. It wasn't until I forgave the situation and myself that I felt a HUGE burden lifted off me. 

Jesus Christ died for us so we might live again. I know the gospel is true. I know that Joseph Smith is a prophet and restored the true church on the earth. The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints is the true church of Christ. That the Book of Mormon is the companion to the bible. It does not replace the bible. It goes hand in hand. 

As you go through your trials kneel and ask God for guidance and strength. He is always there. He is waiting for us to speak to him. 

I invite you to read the Book Of Mormon. And as you do, ponder and pray. Ask God if the Book of Mormon is true. If this really is christs true church. 

You can get a free copy of the Book of Mormon here: www.mormon.org 

You can also find out more about the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 

Ether 4 18-19

18 Therefore, repent all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me, and believe in my gospel, and be baptized in my name; for he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned; and signs shall follow them that believe in my name.

19 And blessed is he that is found faithfulunto my name at the last day, for he shall be lifted up to dwell in the kingdom prepared for him from the foundation of the world. And behold it is I that hath spoken it. Amen.

The biggest change of my life.

My pregnancy was  difficult. I had the stress of my relationship and the baby was having growing issues. I had people telling me to get an abortion, to give her up for adoption. One of my past bishops sent me information about adoption, He knew it was my decision but wanted to give me information about the program. I do not believe in abortion so that was not an option. With all this stress, I am surprised I did not have a miscarriage. She was meant to be here. 

After I had her, I went back to work 2 weeks after. Otherwise I would have no money coming in. She had tons of doctor appointments. I had to take her for weight checks multiple times a week. Eventually she was hospitalized to monitor growth. We then went to the childrens hospital, and she got some genetic testing done. I found out that she has a disability that’s not that common. It’s been a difficult road but almost 4 years have gone by and she is 100% healthy and happy. 

As this is all going on, I also was in and out of court trying to protect her from her dad. 

I know that God was there protecting us. He is my rock. I turned to him throughout all of this. 

I started going back to church, when I didn’t have to work. I was able to get her blessed into the church. That was an amazing day. I am so happy and blessed that she has the gospel in her life and will grow up with our Savior’s love. 

I honestly believe that my daughter is here for a reason. She will change lives. She is one of the reasons I started going back to church. 

That is a little about our story. I hope I can continue to spread the Gospel and my Testimony about our Savior, Jesus Christ, and the restored gospel that’s on earth today. 

A little about myself

My name is Sarah. I am 26 years old. I am a single mom. I have a 3 year old daughter named Brooklyn. She is my everything, like most children are to their parents. She has changed my life significantly. 

I am a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I have always been a member but I have not always been active in the church. I was a on a active, non-active cycle. This was the cycle until after Young Woman's ended. Which was around when I graduated High School. This is when I decided I did not want to go anymore. 

My family isn’t active in the church either. My dad had to always work on Sunday. When he did go to church, I felt I had to go with him because I didn’t want him to go alone.

When I told people I was “Mormon” they did not believe me. I always told them I’m not Mormon, Mormon. I called it Sarahism. I believe everything the church believes but not all the “rules”. I have tattoos, and swore. 

In October 2010, I met a guy online. We started dating. This was my first “real” relationship. I was over the moon. I truly believed that this was the man I was going to marry. I always told myself not to have sex before marriage. But when I met him and I was in “love”, I figured what did it matter, when I was going to marry him anyway. So we started planning a family. 

Throughout the relationship, I was isolated away from my family. But of course I did not see this until after the relationship ended. My sister did not like him, no one did. But I didn’t care. I was in love. I found out that he had been in prison for a couple years. He said it was because he beat someone up real bad. I just pushed that in the back of my mind. He was better and went to anger management classes. I had a voice in the back of my mind saying things, but I disregarded them. Never listened. 

I got pregnant in April 2011. I was so happy. But then I found out that he was a pedophile after my sister did a background check. 

I honestly believe that God ripped me out of a horrible situation. If I stayed with him, I don’t even want to think about might have happened. He was there for me, even in my darkest time. He never leaves. You have to listen to that little voice that you hear. 

This started my journey back to Christ. 

I wanted to create this blog to reach out to others and let them know God is always there for you. He never leaves you. You have to listen, and reach out to him as well. I hope I can help others, share my testimony and bring God into (or back into) peoples lives.