11 Yea, and it came to pass that the Lord our God did visit us with assurances that he would deliver us; yea, insomuch that he did speak peace to our souls, and did grant unto us great faith, and did cause us that we should hope for our adeliverance in him. (Alma 58:11)
Again, the word “deliver” shows up in the scriptures. I also like what it says about the Lord “granting unto me great faith”. I feel that’s one of the things I need more lately. I need to really exercise faith and put my trust in God to kneel and plead for help to overcome all my character weaknesses.
Here are some other scriptures I found about “deliverance” and putting my trust in God:
26 He that atrusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. (Proverbs 28:26)
32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall acall on the name of bthe Lord shall be cdelivered… (Joel 2:32)
9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the aknowledge of his bwill in all wisdom and spiritual cunderstanding;
10 That ye might awalk bworthy of the Lord unto all cpleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the dknowledge of God;
11 aStrengthened with all might, according to his bglorious cpower, unto all patience and longsuffering with djoyfulness;
12 Giving athanks unto the Father, which hath bmade us meet to be partakers of the cinheritance of the saints in light:
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of adarkness, and hath translated us into the bkingdom of his dear cSon:
14 In whom we have aredemption through his blood, even the bforgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:9-14)27 And I have been supported under trials and troubles of every kind, yea, and in all manner of afflictions; yea, God has adelivered me from prison, and from bonds, and from death; yea, and I do put my trust in him, and he will still bdeliver me. (Alma 36:27)
All of these scriptures are helpful, especially the last one where Alma is testifying of his recovery from his “addictions” and how he was delivered. I also like what it says about “trusting in my own heart” and being a “fool”. This reminds me of one of the things that stuck out to me yesterday and Stake Conference. Sister Beck said something to the effect of “We are doing better than we may think, but we can do a lot better too.” To me, this had everything to do with how much we are (or aren’t) relying upon the Atonement every day of our lives, even every moment. It had to do with “trusting in our own hearts” instead of submitting our will completely to God.
Today was a good day in some respects. However, here are things I hope to do better tomorrow:
- Avoid talking with people at work that I feel will re-invite me to be negative about what’s going on
- Work hard to have patience when Caleb and Madi do their “fake cry” – today I lost my temper a couple times later in the day when we were all tired and ready for bed
- Avoid resentments and feeling I’m “better than” others: I felt this directly tonight after being with the kids for about an hour and a half while Becky was teaching. They had been really good the entire time we played together; however, as soon as Beck got home they started their “fake cry” whining and moaning stuff. I thought to myself, “Why does this ALWAYS happen right when Becky get’s home – she must not be doing something right…” I know this isn’t the case but it’s something I felt which I’d like to get past me.
I’m grateful for my job.
I’m grateful for the things I’m learning about myself and about the Atonement.
I’m grateful to be helping Becky with her website.
I’m grateful to have the businesses I do.
I’m grateful to be able to meet with Brett tomorrow for lunch.
Hasta Manana!
Nate
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