Lori's Loony Life

I finished reading 1 Nephi so I thought I should write down a few things that stood out to me this time around.

1 Nephi 2:3 We would be wise to remember that there is ALWAYS safety in following the Lord's commandments. When in doubt follow the Lord and it will all turn out OK in the end.

1 Nephi 11:1 If you want something made known to you , you need a desire, a believing heart and you must spend time pondering. If we want to know the mysteries of God it is not just enough to want to know and have faith that you can know, you must be still. It is hard in today's busy world to just be still but it is important, if I want to know the mysteries of God and the things he would want me to know.

1 Nephi 14 As the world gets crazier it would do well to remember that "he shall manifest himself unto them in word, and also in power, in very deed, unto the taking away of their stumbling blocks." This seems to be important in a world full of conflicting views. We need to keep our eye where it should be and we can overcome the stumbling blocks that will be put before us by the "great and abominable church." ( This church is anything that fights against God...churches or governments)

1 Nephi 15:6 Remember Nephi could not teach his brothers until "after I had received strength." I can not teach my family until I have the knowledge, the testimony and the strength within myself. I can not give to others what I do not have.

1 Nephi 15: 25 The word heed means permanent, steadfast and obedient. What should I be giving heed to daily?? The word of God is found in the scriptures, the words of the prophets and personal revelation. Perhaps these are good things to take heed in. ( The Liahona worked by small and simple things following the word of God can be one of those small and simple things.)

1 Nephi 16 When the Lord commanded Lehi's family to go into the wilderness he gave them the Liahona. Therefor, if the Lord wants to have us go somewhere or do something he will also send us with a guide. We do not need to go blind. Am I looking for the Liahona's my Father is sending to me??

1 Nephi 17:17 In my family, community, ward, etc. am I a builder or a murmurer?

1 Nephi 19:22 Reminds us of the importance of family scripture study. I can say we are not perfect but we are trying very hard to be 100%.

1 Nephi 21:16 The Lord will never forget us no matter what is happening in the world around us.

And finally remember 1 Nephi 22:31 "IF ye shall be obedient to the commandments, and endure to the end, ye shall be saved at the last day."