Daily Thoughts

In the Old Testament we're told that the Lord hears our prayers and will strengthen those who trust in Him. We can receive the help we need and our hearts can rejoice as we praise the Lord. Ps. 28: 6-8 "Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed."

A verse in the Book of Mormon tells us that once Zoram had made an oath to Nephi, their fears ceased concerning him. Are we people of integrity to the point that once we promise something, other people's fears can cease concerning us? Once we give our word, we should be able to be counted on to keep it. 1 Ne. 4: 37 "And it came to pass that when Zoram had made an oath unto us, our fears did cease concerning him."

A verse from a thought booklet tells us that us that no matter what we go through in life, God will be there with us and help us get through it. The thought that went with this, written by Lynn Karidis from Farmington Hills, Michigan says: The sound of the collision broke the morning air. Though it happened in an instant, it felt like I was in slow motion as my car spun around and almost rolled over. After it stopped, I sat stunned. I wondered why I couldn't move and why no one came to help me. The next ten minutes seemed like hours as I sat alone, waiting for the paramedics, while the rush hour traffic swirled around me. It was then that I began to sense the presence of God. Through the car door was open to the cold outside, I felt warmth all arund me. In my time of need, God was there. I learned a valuable lesson that day: While God doesn't always spare us the hurt that comes through the actions of others, God is there with us in the midst of the trial. When there is no human comfort available, God is there to comfort us. Despite the totaled car and fractured ribs, God's presence was palpable. I know now that I need not fear what life brings because God is there to face it with me. Isa. 43: 2 "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."