Daily Thoughts

In the Book of Mormon we read that the church in Zarahemla is cleansed and set in order.  Alma 6:1-6 "And now it came to pass that after Alma had made an end of speaking unto the people of the church, which was established in the city of Zarahemla, he ordained priests and elders, by laying on his hands according to the order of God, to preside and watch over the church.  And it came to pass that whosoever did not belong to the church who repented of their sins were baptized unto repentance, and were received into the church.  And it also came to pass that whosoever did belong to the church that did not repent of their wickedness and humble themselves before God—I mean those who were lifted up in the pride of their hearts—the same were rejected, and their names were blotted out, that their names were not numbered among those of the righteous.  And thus they began to establish the order of the church in the city of Zarahemla.  Now I would that ye should understand that the word of God was liberal unto all, that none were deprived of the privilege of assembling themselves together to hear the word of God.  Nevertheless the children of God were commanded that they should gather themselves together oft, and join in fasting and mighty prayer in behalf of the welfare of the souls of those who knew not God."

In the Old Testament we read that because of the people had hardened their hearts against the Word of the Lord and would not hear His words, the Lord would bring evil upon them.  Jeremiah 19:15 "Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon this city and upon all her towns all the evil that I have pronounced against it, because they have hardened their necks, that they might not hear my words."

Some scriptures with a thought booklet tell us to rejoice evermore, to pray without ceasing, and to give thanks in every thing.  Indeed, if we constantly have a prayer in our hearts and find things to be thankful for and rejoice in, we will be doing the will of God and He will bless us abundantly.  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice evermore.  Pray without ceasing.  In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

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