Daily Thoughts

In the D&C I read that the Lord comes quickly and we need to lift up our voices and cry repentance unto the people.  Before the day of the Lord will come, many signs will be given, and destruction will come upon the wicked.  But if we are faithful, the Lord will be with us until He comes.  D&C 34:5-12 "And more blessed are you because you are called of me to preach my gospel— To lift up your voice as with the sound of a trump, both long and loud, and cry repentance unto a crooked and perverse generation, preparing the way of the Lord for his second coming. For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, the time is soon at hand that I shall come in a cloud with power and great glory. And it shall be a great day at the time of my coming, for all nations shall tremble. But before that great day shall come, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon be turned into blood; and the stars shall refuse their shining, and some shall fall, and great destructions await the wicked. Wherefore, lift up your voice and spare not, for the Lord God hath spoken; therefore prophesy, and it shall be given by the power of the Holy Ghost. And if you are faithful, behold, I am with you until I come— And verily, verily, I say unto you, I come quickly. I am your Lord and your Redeemer. Even so. Amen."

In the Old Testament we read a verse that helps us put our priorities straight.  It is better to have a simple dinner of herbs with love in the home, than have a fancy feast in a home with hatred and contention.  How we treat family members is of more importance than how much money we have or how fancy of possessions we own.  A home full of love is worth more than any amount of worldly wealth. Proverbs 15:17 "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith."

A brief verse with a thought booklet tells us to rejoice evermore.  This might be one of the most difficult things the Lord has asked us to do.  It's easy to rejoice when things are going well for us, but how can we rejoice when we're going through trials and tribulations?  In yet, we're told to rejoice evermore.  We're not commanded to do anything unless the Lord provides a way for us to keep that commandment.  So if He's told us to rejoice evermore, that must mean He'll help us do it if we'll turn to Him.  When is the last time you prayed, "Lord, I'm feeling pretty depressed and distressed right now.  Please help me to rejoice!" He wants us to feel joy.  1 Thessalonians 5:16 "Rejoice evermore."