Daily Thoughts

In the D&C I read that we need to preach the principles of the gospel according to what the Spirit tells us to say.  We need to teach others to have faith, repent, be baptized, and receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost.  We need to study the scriptures for instruction, pray always, and be faithful in preparing for the coming of Christ.  D&C 33:10-18 "Yea, open your mouths and they shall be filled, saying: Repent, repent, and prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand; Yea, repent and be baptized, every one of you, for a remission of your sins; yea, be baptized even by water, and then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost. Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and remember that they shall have faith in me or they can in nowise be saved; And upon this rock I will build my church; yea, upon this rock ye are built, and if ye continue, the gates of hell shall not prevail against you. And ye shall remember the church articles and covenants to keep them.  And whoso having faith you shall confirm in my church, by the laying on of the hands, and I will bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost upon them. And the Book of Mormon and the holy scriptures are given of me for your instruction; and the power of my Spirit quickeneth all things. Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom— For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, that I come quickly. Even so. Amen."

Here's a verse from the Old Testament that would be a good one to memorize and repeat to yourself the next time you hear a juicy bit of gossip you're tempted to pass on.  Proverbs 11:13 " A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter."

A verse with a thought booklet tells us that there's no need for us to be cast down in our souls if we have hope in God.  We can praise Him for the help He gives us. No matter what happens to us in our lives, the Lord will still be with us and help us get through it. We can always look to God for hope.  Psalms 42:6 "O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar."