Recently, Darla of The Spiritually Minded Mom podcast issued an invitation to women to call-in and record their experiences & blessings they have received in following the prophet's invitations since last general conference. I called in and was included on the episode along with 10 other women.
Here is a link to the episode: Episode 85: Blessings of the Prophet's Invitations
One of the first invitations that President Nelson gave us since last conference was to ponder on two questions related to the Book of Mormon. Why is the Book of Mormon of great worth to you? And What would your life be like without the Book of Mormon?
As we began our come Follow Me studies of the Book of Mormon earlier this year I kept these questions in the back of my mind. One day as I studied 2 Nephi 28 I wrote these additional questions in my study journal: What are you going to do with the information and counsel you receive from the prophet and from personal revelation? Are you ready to receive more?
I decided to write a list of all the things that our prophet has counseled and challenged us to do to prepare for this coming general conference. I thought to myself – the only way I can receive more is if I follow through with what the prophet has already counseled. Now was the time. So I took some quiet moments to deeply ponder my feelings on the Book of Mormon. Why is it of great worth to me? The words that popped into my mind were power, love, belonging.
And then I began to write a list …..
Because I have the Book of Mormon in my life, I know God keeps his promises
Because I have the Book of Mormon in my life, I know He cares for, watches over, guides, and has a deep, abiding interest in His children then, now, then and always
Because I have the Book of Mormon I know with his help I can overcome my weaknesses and become stronger than if on my own
I know Christ lives, He is my Savior
I know God speaks to us
Because I have the Book of Mormon in my life, I know that we are his most important work and he has a plan for us.
I know that as we follow the prophet’s counsel and study the things he has asked of us, we can learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I will give more.” With conference around the corner and a certainty that more counsel will be given I pray that I can be as one who is built upon the rock in 2 Nephi 28:28 … and receive it with gladness.