Daily Thoughts

In the P of GP we read about how the Lord gave men their agency that they could know good from evil and they could repent and be baptized.  Because of the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, men can be sanctified from all sin and obtain eternal life.  Moses 6:56-60 "And it is given unto them to know good from evil; wherefore they are agents unto themselves, and I have given unto you another law and commandment. Wherefore teach it unto your children, that all men, everywhere, must repent, or they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God, for no unclean thing can dwell there, or dwell in his presence; for, in the language of Adam, Man of Holiness is his name, and the name of his Only Begotten is the Son of Man, even Jesus Christ, a righteous Judge, who shall come in the meridian of time. Therefore I give unto you a commandment, to teach these things freely unto your children, saying: That by reason of transgression cometh the fall, which fall bringeth death, and inasmuch as ye were born into the world by water, and blood, and the spirit, which I have made, and so became of dust a living soul, even so ye must be born again into the kingdom of heaven, of water, and of the Spirit, and be cleansed by blood, even the blood of mine Only Begotten; that ye might be sanctified from all sin, and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and eternal life in the world to come, even immortal glory;  For by the water ye keep the commandment; by the Spirit ye are justified, and by the blood ye are sanctified;"

In the New Testament we read about the wonderful miracles that Peter performed  in healing a man who had been sick in bed with palsy for 8 years and raising a good woman named Tabitha from the dead.  When stories of these miracles were spread to the people, many believed in the Lord.  Do we have miracles happen in our lives?  Perhaps an answered prayer or the Lord helping us through difficult times.  Rather than keeping these things to ourselves, when prompted by the Spirit sharing these stories of faith might help someone else's testimony to grow.  Perhaps sharing some of these faith promoting stories from our lives will benefit others and help to spread the gospel. Acts 9:32-42 "And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.  And there he found a certain man named Æneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.  And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.  And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.  And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.  But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.  And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.  And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord."

Some scriptures with a thought booklet tell us that our days are numbered and we need to spend the precious time we have on this earth in applying our hearts to wisdom.  An average person may live 70 years, but even if by their extra strength they live to be 80, they still are soon cut off and will fly away.  We all have a limited number of days upon the earth and it's important that we don't waste them.  If we live to be 70, that's 25,568 days.  I've already lived 21,628 days.  Whether we live more or fewer days than 25,568, the fact remains that no matter how many days we have left to live, tomorrow there will be one less day than there is today. Let's spend every day in serving God and our fellowmen to the best of our ability and trying to make a difference in as many lives as possible. Let's spend whatever time we have wisely. Psalms 90:10-12 "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."