Today's Favorite Verse: Proverbs 8:26-27

Today's Favorite Verse: Proverbs 8:26-27

"While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:"

Chapter header: "Wisdom is greatly to be desired - The Lord and the sons of men possessed wisdom in the premortal life.

When I read the chapter header I wanted to find where premortal life was mentioned. This area is where I found it. To understand the plan of salvation is to have wisdom.

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Today's Favorite Verse: Abraham 4:18

Today's Favorite Verse: Abraham 4:18

"And the Gods watched those things which they had ordered until they obeyed."

The Gods are God the Father and his son, Jesus Christ. What I noticed in this chapter is how many times the words organized (10), ordered (7), and obeyed (6) was mentioned. Each creation period has it at last once if not multiple times. From this I realized the progression to the next step in creation did not happen until God saw they were obeyed. I pondered on the cause and effect each creation had on the ability for the next creation to become organized, ordered and obeyed. Then I thought about how my obedience or lack of it, effects others around me. How the lack of obedience causes life to go into chaos. Truly out of all of God's creations man is the least obedient, and is less than the dust of the earth. For even dust is obedient.

"And they viewed themselves in the own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth. And they all cried aloud with one voice, saying: O have mercy, and apply the atoning blood of Christ that we may receive forgiveness of our sins, and our hearts may be purified; for we believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who created heaven and earth, and all things; who shall come down among the children of men.

And it came to pass that after they had spoken these words the Spirit of the Lord came upon them, and they were filled with joy, having received a remission of their sins, and having peace of conscience, because of the exceeding faith which they had in Jesus Christ who should come, according to the words which king Benjamin had spoken unto them."

(Mosiah 4:2-3).

I am grateful for a loving Father in Heaven and his beautiful plan. He knew out of all his creations that man would need a savior to sacrifice and atone for their sins. I am grateful for my Lord, Jesus Christ for doing that for me.

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Today's Favorite Verse: Moses 4:3

Today's Favorite Verse: Moses 4:3

"Wherefore, because that Satan rebelled against me, and sought to destroy the agency of man, which I, the Lord God, had given him, and also, that I should give unto him mine own power; by the power of mine Only Begotten, I caused that he should be cast down;"

This reminded me of a video that I saw where Elder David A.Bednar spoke about "free" agency. He explains that there is no "free agency", only moral agency. He also spoke about Heavenly Father's plan and there was only one plan, but Satan rebelled against the Father's plan. It is important to understand that Satan is a rebel. Elder Bednar also explained there was no pre-existence, only pre-mortal existence. What it showed me was it's so important to understand and use the right words when explaining the plan of salvation. When we don't pay attention to the details, we can go off course.

Devotional for Single Adults, November 9, 2019 in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.

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Today's Favorite Verse: 2 Nephi 2:22-23, 25

Today's Favorite Verse: 2 Nephi 2:22-23, 25
"And now, behold, if Adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would have remained in the garden of Eden. And all things which were created must have remained in the same state in which they were after they were created; and they must have remained forever, and had no end.
And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin.
Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy."

I love this chapter. It has a great explanation of the plan of salvation and the need for the atonement of Jesus Christ in a very clear way. I love how it explains the purpose behind Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and need for opposition in all things and the agency of man.

The other day I saw a comment from someone on Facebook referring to the six days of creation. I look upon the mention of the days of creation as creation periods. Each is called a day but not a literal day according to man. Each day, or creation period is as long as needed. Which would absolutely explain the formation and age of this earth. Once Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden we have no idea how long they remained there until they partook from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. I look forward to the day when all things will be revealed.   

"Yea, verily I say unto you, in that day when the Lord shall come, he shall reveal all things -
Things which have passed, and hidden things which no man knew, things of the earth, by which it was made, and the purpose and the end there-of
Things most precious, things that are above, and things that are beneath, things that are in the earth, and upon the earth, and in heaven."
(Doctrine and Covenants 101:32-34)

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Today's Favorite Verse: John 3:16

Today's Favorite Verse: John 3:16
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."

It is incredible to me how these two verses explain the plan of salvation. It speaks of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ as two separate beings. One the Father the other the Son. That we lived with God before coming to this earth. That the mission of Jesus Christ was to save us from our sins, if we just believed his words and followed him. Thus allowing us to gain eternal life.

I especially loved this verse because it supported a thought I had on charity and discussed with my family last night during scripture reading.

"But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him."
(Moroni 7:47)

This verse teaches me that charity is an eternal principle that endures forever. That God the Father possessed it by his example of the very plan of salvation prepared for us. The verse in John reinforces that God so loved the world. I had not connected these two verses in this thought. The other thought I had on Moroni 7:47 was how charity, the pure love of Christ was needed by us in order to survive the last days. And why is that?  Because without it we would be consumed by the evil of our day. Otherwise we would look for what is wrong in others, hate, attack, and destroy. This mentality destroys our humanity and love for one another. It makes us do things we otherwise would not do. The lack of charity is what destroyed the Nephite civilization. It would destroy us too if we let it. Charity is a spiritual protect to us, especially in the days that we live in. I can see why it is an order of heaven, and one of the most desirable things to have in the last days.





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Today's Favorite Verse: Job 38:4,6-7

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 38:4,6-7
"Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?"

Man has asked these questions since the beginning. Where did I come from? Where was I when the foundations of this world were created? How grateful I am that these questions are answered through revelation today. In the pre-existence I was with God the Father, raised as his spirit child in eternal mansions on high. I was part of the morning stars that sang together, and shouted for joy. Joy to know I would come to earth and obtain a body. To be tried and tested to gain experience. That a Savior would prepare the way for me, making it possible to return back to the Heavenly Father's presence again. I love the plan of salvation. How grateful I am for the veil of forgetfulness, and that I can live by faith.

I sat and listened to several video on God's plan of happiness. I found one I really liked and wanted to share.


As a personal invitation if you wish to know more about the plan of salvation or my faith please message me or visit: https://www.mormon.org/beliefs/plan-of-salvation

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