Daily Thoughts

In the Book of Mormon we read that after Alma poured his whole soul out to God seeking guidance and direction, the Lord commended Alma for having faith, baptizing people, and establishing churches in the land. He said that those willing to bear His name and serve Him would be blessed and receive eternal life. He said that those willing to be baptized unto repentance should be received freely into the churches and they would be forgiven for their sins. If they know Christ, they will have a place eternally at His right hand. Mosiah 26:14-24 "And it came to pass that after he had poured out his whole soul to God, the voice of the Lord came to him, saying:  Blessed art thou, Alma, and blessed are they who were baptized in the waters of Mormon. Thou art blessed because of thy exceeding faith in the words alone of my servant Abinadi.  And blessed are they because of their exceeding faith in the words alone which thou hast spoken unto them.  And blessed art thou because thou hast established a church among this people; and they shall be established, and they shall be my people.  Yea, blessed is this people who are willing to bear my name; for in my name shall they be called; and they are mine. And because thou hast inquired of me concerning the transgressor, thou art blessed.  Thou art my servant; and I covenant with thee that thou shalt have eternal life; and thou shalt serve me and go forth in my name, and shalt gather together my sheep.  And he that will hear my voice shall be my sheep; and him shall ye receive into the church, and him will I also receive.  For behold, this is my church; whosoever is baptized shall be baptized unto repentance. And whomsoever ye receive shall believe in my name; and him will I freely forgive.  For it is I that taketh upon me the sins of the world; for it is I that hath created them; and it is I that granteth unto him that believeth unto the end a place at my right hand.  For behold, in my name are they called; and if they know me they shall come forth, and shall have a place eternally at my right hand."

In the Old Testament we read about winter passing, flowers appearing, and birds singing. What a glorious time of year that is!  Song of Solomon 2:11-12 "For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;  The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;"

A verse with a thought booklet tells us to let not our hearts be troubled, but to believe in Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Indeed, our faith the them can bring us peace and give us hope in times of trouble, which we all experience. Trouble does not have to have the final word if we trust in the Lord. He offers hope for you troubled heart today.   John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me."