Daily Thoughts

In the Old Testament I read that the Lord appeared to Solomon and told him that he would send pestilence among the people unless they would humble themselves and pray, seeking forgiveness for their sins. If they would do this, He would listen to their prayers and forgive them. 2 Chr. 7: 12-15 "And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place."

In the D&C I read that we're commanded to beware concerning ourselves that we give diligent heed to the words of eternal life and live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. D&C 84: 43-44 "And I now give unto you a commandment to beware concerning yourselves, to give diligent heed to the words of eternal life. For you shall live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God."

Some scriptures with a thought booklet tell us to be followers of God and walk in love as Christ showed His love for us when he gave Himself as a sacrifice for us. Eph. 5: 1-2 "Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour."


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