In the P of GP we read that Joseph Smith's mind was satisfied that he should join none of the churches, and he had found out for himself that the testimony of James was true--that we could ask God and receive answers. Joseph Smith History 1: 26 "I had now got my mind satisfied so far as the sectarian world was concerned—that it was not my duty to join with any of them, but to continue as I was until further directed. I had found the testimony of James to be true—that a man who lacked wisdom might ask of God, and obtain, and not be upbraided."
In the New Testament we're told not to be weary in well doing. Several years ago when I was feeling sorry for myself for having to provide service to a sick friend continually, day after day, this scripture popped into my mind and it helped to renew me and give me a better attitude and helped me continue to serve more cheerfully. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 "But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing."
Some scriptures with a thought booklet exhort us to have patience. The Lord will come and those who have patience to endure, like Job did, will receive His tender mercy. It's hard not to be impatient, but just like the farmer needs to wait patiently for his crops to yield their fruit, we need to wait patiently for the Lord. James 5:7-11 "Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy."
-
In the New Testament we're told not to be weary in well doing. Several years ago when I was feeling sorry for myself for having to provide service to a sick friend continually, day after day, this scripture popped into my mind and it helped to renew me and give me a better attitude and helped me continue to serve more cheerfully. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 "But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing."
Some scriptures with a thought booklet exhort us to have patience. The Lord will come and those who have patience to endure, like Job did, will receive His tender mercy. It's hard not to be impatient, but just like the farmer needs to wait patiently for his crops to yield their fruit, we need to wait patiently for the Lord. James 5:7-11 "Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy."
-
No comments:
Post a Comment