The package arrived. Excitedly I opened it up, dumped the contents of my side bag onto the floor and began sorting through everything and transferring it over to the smaller purse. As I placed more things into this purse I was amazed that I managed to fit all my pens, small note book, chap-stick; the works! Even down to my tic tacs and I still managed to zip it closed. Looking at it I realized that it was a bit bulky and when I opened the smaller pocket I could barely fit my fingers in to get at a Mormon.org card. Something had to go.
Examining the contents I looked at what was taking up the most space. For 600 pages, the book was small in size, but it was still an inch thick. Taking it out, my purse now had room to breath and I could still get into all the pockets. Holding the book in my hand I turned it over deciding if there was any point trying to shove it back into my small purse. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, or tic tacs, chapstick, or camera?
Should this have been a question at all? I held in my hands the added witness that Jesus was the Christ; the answer to the question of my beliefs, and I was considering taking that out of my purse for the sake of easy access to fleeting pleasure. I realized that this was more than simply trying to fit everything into a purse, this was an evaluation of my priorities.
Is it possible that we do this everyday? When we look at our schedule and realize that it may be a tight fit, with hardly any breathing room. Do we look at those five minutes and think, "I just don't have room for the Book of Mormon today,"
May I suggest that you make the Book of Mormon a priority. We have been promised by prophets through the ages that as we turn to the word of God we will have added strength to our spirits. So why do we fail to squeeze in those few minutes that could determine the course of our day?
I was never much good at consistent scripture reading even though I knew I needed to, but then something changed. I heard a story of a couple who could stand and say that they had spent time in the scriptures everyday for 25 years. At that moment I wanted nothing more than to be able to stand and say the same thing. I made it a goal, a priorety, and for five years I have been able to spend time in the scriptures at least once a day. It has changed me.
Whether it be the Book of Mormon, Bible, or General conference I invite you to make it a goal to make time for the Savior and His words in your life. I promise that as you spend 5 minutes each day you will feel that difference.
Extra Resources:
For a powerful reminder check out Daily Bread, by Elder Christopherson. You won't regret it!
Questions:
What ways have you been able to make Scripture reading a habit?
Is there anything specific you would like a post about?
Examining the contents I looked at what was taking up the most space. For 600 pages, the book was small in size, but it was still an inch thick. Taking it out, my purse now had room to breath and I could still get into all the pockets. Holding the book in my hand I turned it over deciding if there was any point trying to shove it back into my small purse. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, or tic tacs, chapstick, or camera?
Should this have been a question at all? I held in my hands the added witness that Jesus was the Christ; the answer to the question of my beliefs, and I was considering taking that out of my purse for the sake of easy access to fleeting pleasure. I realized that this was more than simply trying to fit everything into a purse, this was an evaluation of my priorities.
Is it possible that we do this everyday? When we look at our schedule and realize that it may be a tight fit, with hardly any breathing room. Do we look at those five minutes and think, "I just don't have room for the Book of Mormon today,"
May I suggest that you make the Book of Mormon a priority. We have been promised by prophets through the ages that as we turn to the word of God we will have added strength to our spirits. So why do we fail to squeeze in those few minutes that could determine the course of our day?
I was never much good at consistent scripture reading even though I knew I needed to, but then something changed. I heard a story of a couple who could stand and say that they had spent time in the scriptures everyday for 25 years. At that moment I wanted nothing more than to be able to stand and say the same thing. I made it a goal, a priorety, and for five years I have been able to spend time in the scriptures at least once a day. It has changed me.
Whether it be the Book of Mormon, Bible, or General conference I invite you to make it a goal to make time for the Savior and His words in your life. I promise that as you spend 5 minutes each day you will feel that difference.
Extra Resources:
For a powerful reminder check out Daily Bread, by Elder Christopherson. You won't regret it!
Questions:
What ways have you been able to make Scripture reading a habit?
Is there anything specific you would like a post about?
