I'm behind, but I'm going to start posting about what I am grateful for.
Today I am grateful for trials, Joseph Smith, and the 121st, 122nd, and 123rd sections of Doctrine and Covenants.
Those topics were the focus of our Stake Conference this weekend, and it was good to be reminded of some simple truths designed to get us through tough times.
Everyone will face trials in their life. Even the Savior faced adversity. But because of Christ's Atonement, we can find comfort in that our "afflictions shall be but a small moment; and then if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high; [we] shall triumph over all [our] foes" (D&C 121:7-8).
My difficulties in Rexburg are different than they were in Upland. But the solution and my solace still come from the same source - the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.
Sections 121-123 of the Doctrine and Covenants come from a letter Joseph Smith wrote to the Saints while incarcerated in Liberty Jail. The parts we now know as scripture are the parts that were most inspired, or where the Lord Himself spoke. You can read them here. They came as comfort to the Prophet, who lived in cramped quarters and foul conditions for four months. The same word God spoke to Joseph He speaks to us.
"Because of thy righteousness[...]thy God shall stand by thee forever and ever" (D&C 122:4)
Brooke, it is wonderful to think of all of the blessings we enjoy each day of our lives. When we ponder on how we have been blessed, we will find that we are SO blessed; even WAY more than we realize!! I am excited to read what you are going to post in your gratitude month. Keep it up! Love you!
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