Our loving Heavenly Father has not given us every answer. He expects us to believe—even when it’s difficult to do so. He expects us to straighten our shoulders, take courage, trust God, and take another step forward. That is the way we learn and grow.
There are many ways that we can learn to be more thoughtful, grateful, and spiritual. For many, the COVID-19 pandemic is one of those opportunities. We would be foolish to miss out on this opportunity to search our souls, do a little repenting, and try to be better and kinder.
Dear friends, the road ahead may be bumpy, but our destination is serene and secure. So, fasten your seatbelt, hang on through the bumps, and do what's right. Your reward will be eternal.
Alma taught Corianton to "seek not after riches nor the vain things of this world; for behold, you cannot carry them with you" (Alma 39:14). However, knowledge, testimonies, and relationships will go with us in the next life. What will you seek?
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"Cry unto God for all thy support; … let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever. Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good" (Alma 37:36–37).
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Our Heavenly Father wants us to recall His and His Son’s goodness, not for Their own gratification but for the influence such remembrance has on us. By considering Their kindness, our perspective is enlarged. By reflecting on Their compassion, we become more humble and prayerful.
God is real and ready to help us. When we do things to draw close to Him we can find peace, guidance, and joy. Let us "look to God and live" (Alma 37:47).
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"For behold, it is as easy to give heed to the word of Christ, which will point to you a straight course to eternal bliss. … Do not let us be slothful because of the easiness of the way. … The way is prepared, and if we will look we may live forever" (Alma 37:44, 46).
God loves us. When we make mistakes and sin, He wants to be merciful! There is nothing you have done that can prevent you from receiving God's forgiveness if you sincerely repent. #ComeFollowMe
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Taking time to remember the stories of our ancestors can help us in our journey to grow closer to God. Their stories remind us that God "surely did deliver them in their afflictions" and that He will also help us (Alma 36:2).
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Alma taught his sons that it is wise to set a habit of obedience to God. For, "inasmuch as ye shall keep the commandments of God ye shall prosper in the land" (Alma 36:30). #ComeFollowMe
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The Savior makes all things right. No injustice in mortality is permanent, even death, for He restores life again. No injury, disability, betrayal, or abuse goes uncompensated in the end because of His ultimate justice and mercy.
“For ye ought to know as I do know, that inasmuch as ye shall keep the commandments of God ye shall prosper in the land. . . . Now this is according to his word” (Alma 36:30).
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“There is no other way or means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Christ. Behold, he is the life and the light of the world. Behold, he is the word of truth and righteousness” (Alma 38:9).
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Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknesses—yes, the very longings of your heart. And then listen! Write the thoughts that come to your mind. Record your feelings and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take.
Every effort we make to do good and come unto Christ is noticed. For “by small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Alma 37:6). #ComeFollowMe
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This life is a time for becoming, not just for experiencing. It is a time of being taught from on high. As we are righteous, compensatory blessings always come—even in the most difficult times of our lives.
Prayer can bring us to God in many ways. We can pray for forgiveness, for help at school and work, for blessings, for strength to overcome problems, and for spiritual growth. Let us "cry unto him ... for he is mighty to save" (Alma 34:18).
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You can know the mind and will of the Lord for your own life. You do not have to wonder if you are where the Lord needs you to be or if you are doing what He needs you to do. You can know! The Holy Ghost “will tell you all things what ye should do” (2 Nephi 32:3).
“Begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to atone for their sins. … I desire that ye shall plant this word in your hearts, and … nourish it by your faith” (Alma 33:22–23).
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