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In once again beginning a reading of the Book of Mormon we see that Nephi was raised by goodly parents who taught him the things of the Lord. And even though he saw much affliction in his life, he recognized that he was highly favored of the Lord and had knowledge of the goodness and mysteries of God. Even though we all have trials and tribulations in our lives, we can still recognize the goodness of God and the blessings He has given us, including the blessings of having a good family and of the knowledge we have of the Lord and His gospel. These are definitely things to be grateful for. 1 Ne. 1: 1 "I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days."

In the Pearl of Great Price I read about how the angel Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith and told him that he had a great work to do for the Lord and that his name would be had for good and evil among all the nations of the earth, and that he would be both good and evil spoken of. What an amazing prophecy to make of an obscure boy who men would think was of little consequence and had little chance of being known outside his circle of family and acquaintances. But today, nearly 200 years later, Joseph Smith is indeed known all over the world. Some people are bitterly opposed to him and the work that he did, and they are still trying, all these years later, to discredit him. But there are millions of people, scattered all over the world, who hail him as the prophet who restored the gospel in these latter days. Indeed, what Moroni said would happen has come to pass-he's spoken of for good and ill all over the world. Joseph Smith History 1:33 "He called me by name, and said unto me that he was a messenger sent from the presence of God to me, and that his name was Moroni; that God had a work for me to do; and that my name should be had for good and evil among all nations, kindreds, and tongues, or that it should be both good and evil spoken of among all people."

A verse with a thought booklet tells us that the Lord will guide and teach those who are meek and humble. Psalm 25:9 "The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way."