Daily Thoughts

In the Book of Mormon I read that every person will stand before the judgment seat of Christ, to be judged of their works, whether they were good or evil.  So we need to prepare for this day and repent, and do everything we can to persuade others to do likewise.  Mormon 3:20, 22 "And these things doth the Spirit manifest unto me; therefore I write unto you all. And for this cause I write unto you, that ye may know that ye must all stand before the judgment-seat of Christ, yea, every soul who belongs to the whole human family of Adam; and ye must stand to be judged of your works, whether they be good or evil; And I would that I could persuade all ye ends of the earth to repent and prepare to stand before the judgment-seat of Christ."

In the Old Testament we read that the Lord asked Solomon what he would like Him to give him?  Instead of asking for wealth or power over his enemeies or a long life for himself, Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge so that he could be a good judge for his people.  The Lord was pleased with Solomon's request.  When we pray, do we pray for selfish things for ourselves, or do we pray that we'll be able to help others and bless their lives?  2 Chronicles 1:7-12 "In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.  Now, O Lord God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.  Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great? And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like."

A verse with a thought booklet tells us that if we try to hide our sins, we won't prosper.  But if we confess and forsake our sins, we'll receive mercy.  Proverbs 28:13 "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy."