Alma 5

(March 18, 2015)

                Is there any more important concept in the scriptures than the one evidenced by Alma in his question…can ye feel so now?

                I have had moments where I was blessed with the knowledge of the Lord and a desire to give away all of my sins to Him.  I have felt the overwhelming joy that came from completely turning my heart and will to Him, and the assurance that comes from this sacrifice that the I am acceptable to Him.

                And yet, in the day to day grind I sometimes forget this feeling.  I make decisions based upon what I think I want, and not what I actually need.  I become selfish and protective of myself, rather than leaving my care in the hands of the Lord.  Despite the countless times the Lord has stepped in to protect and care for me, I struggle to trust Him in the way that I should.

                And so my challenge, so often, is just to remember and retain the feelings in my heart that the Lord has blessed me with.  So many things in life become easy when I have that proper focus – both because of the power that the Lord’s Spirit provides and because I am able to let go of my concerns for things that don’t matter.