Day 65
Read: Alma 57-59
Mark: 57:27, 58:11-12
"He whose name this church bears has promised that He will be in our midst, lead us along, go before us, and even fight our battles. He has further counseled, "Be not afraid of your enemies, for I have decreed in my heart...that I will prove you in all things, whether you will abide in my covenant, even unto death, that you may be found worthy' ( D&C 98:14) - Elder Neal A Maxwell
How can the Lord help you overcome fear?
Day 66
Read: Alma 60 - 61
Mark: Alma 60 :20
When you look in the dictionary for the most important word do you know what it is? i could be remember...our greatest need is to remember." - President Spencer W Kimball
"Satan wants us to be slow to remember what we have received and heard. He wants us to minimize and even forget the quiet witnesses of the Spirit that have told us who we really are."
- Sister Susan L Warner
What helps you to not forget the spiritual experiences you've had?
Day 67
Read: Alma 62-63
mark: Alma 62:41
"These people all had basically the same experience. The war was the same length for all people; yet out of the same experience some were hardened and some were softened. What made the difference? It was what they thought of God and his Son." - C Max Caldwell
When you experience trials, do you feel your heart is hardened or softened? What can you do to improve your thoughts of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ? How do you think this will help to soften your heart.?
Day 68
Read Helaman 1-3
Mark: Helaman 3:35
"If Satan can succeed in creating in us the pastime of arguing, quarreling and contention, it is easier for him to bind us with heavier sins which can destroy our eternal lives." -
Elder Marvin J Ashton
How can you avoid contention in your family and other relationships?
Day 69
Read: Helaman 4-5
mark: Helaman 5:12
"We have an increasing number who have been convinced, through the Book of Mormon that Jesus is the Christ. Now we need an increasing nnumber who will us the Book of Mormon to become committed to Christ. We need to be convinced and committed."
- President Ezra Taft Benson
What are some things you can do to build upon the sure foundation?
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Day 60
Read: Alma 47-49
Mark: Alma 48: 11-13, 17
"Be true to your own convictions. You know what is right, and you know what is wrong. You know when you are doing the propert thing...We need not fear as long as we have in our lives the power that comes from righteously living by the truth - President Gordon B Hinckley
The lamanites did not want to go to battle against the Nephites, but they also did not want to displease the king (Alma 47:2) Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to do the right thing, but were afraid you would displease someone? Why is it always better to do the right thing than to worry about what others might think of you?
Day 61
Read: Alma 50-51
Mark: Alma 50:19
"Mormon wants to teach what will be of most worth to us and his use of the words thus and thus we see make the lessons easier to recognize and understand. Pay close attention to the "thus we see" phrases in the Book of Mormon. here Mormon wants you to understand that the Lord is keeping His word to Lehi and blessing the Nephites with prosperity when they keep the commandments." - Elder Henry B Eyring
In what ways has the Lord kept his word to you?
Day 62
Read: Alma 52-54
mark: Alma 53:20-21
"In th espiritual battles you are waging, I see you as today's sons of Helaman" - President Ezra Taft Benson
Notice how Mormon describes these young men. How are you living so that you can be likened to the stripling warriors?
Day 63
Read: Alma 55-56
Mark: Alma 56:47-48
"We need more mothers who know the truth, whose children do not doubt their mothers know it." - Elder Neal A Maxwell
What important lessons have you learned from your mother?
Day 64
GET BACK ON SCHEDULE
Use your reading chart to find the chapters you still need to read to be caught up through:
Alma 56 or
If you're up to date with your reading, take time to study: Alma 42
What things does Alma teach about the plan of salvation? How can God be "a perfect, just God and a merciful God also?
Read: Alma 47-49
Mark: Alma 48: 11-13, 17
"Be true to your own convictions. You know what is right, and you know what is wrong. You know when you are doing the propert thing...We need not fear as long as we have in our lives the power that comes from righteously living by the truth - President Gordon B Hinckley
The lamanites did not want to go to battle against the Nephites, but they also did not want to displease the king (Alma 47:2) Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to do the right thing, but were afraid you would displease someone? Why is it always better to do the right thing than to worry about what others might think of you?
Day 61
Read: Alma 50-51
Mark: Alma 50:19
"Mormon wants to teach what will be of most worth to us and his use of the words thus and thus we see make the lessons easier to recognize and understand. Pay close attention to the "thus we see" phrases in the Book of Mormon. here Mormon wants you to understand that the Lord is keeping His word to Lehi and blessing the Nephites with prosperity when they keep the commandments." - Elder Henry B Eyring
In what ways has the Lord kept his word to you?
Day 62
Read: Alma 52-54
mark: Alma 53:20-21
"In th espiritual battles you are waging, I see you as today's sons of Helaman" - President Ezra Taft Benson
Notice how Mormon describes these young men. How are you living so that you can be likened to the stripling warriors?
Day 63
Read: Alma 55-56
Mark: Alma 56:47-48
"We need more mothers who know the truth, whose children do not doubt their mothers know it." - Elder Neal A Maxwell
What important lessons have you learned from your mother?
Day 64
GET BACK ON SCHEDULE
Use your reading chart to find the chapters you still need to read to be caught up through:
Alma 56 or
If you're up to date with your reading, take time to study: Alma 42
What things does Alma teach about the plan of salvation? How can God be "a perfect, just God and a merciful God also?
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Day 55
Read: Alma 37-38
Mark: Alma 37:35-37
"I have little or no fear for the young man or the young woman, who honestly and conscietiously supplicate God twice a day for the guidance of His Spirit. I am sure that when the temptation comes they will have strength to overcome it by the inspiration that shall be given to them. Supplicating the Lord for the guidance of His Spirit places around us to safeguard and if we...honestly seek the guidance of the Spirit of the Lord. I can assure you that we will receive it." - President Heber J Grant
What are some things you talk to the Lord about? How does He direct you for good?
Day 56
Read: Alma 39-41
Mark: Alma 41;10
"You cannot do wrong and feel right it is impossible." - President Ezra Taft Benson
Alma uses four chapters (39-42) to counsel his son Corianton to repent. How important is to you to follow the counsel of your parents and other righteous priesthood leaders? Read Alma 36:20. During the same time Alma was racked with torment for his sins, whose words did he remember that caused him to cry out for forgiveness?
Day 57
GET BACK ON SCHEDULE
Use your reading chart to find the chapters you still need to read to be caught up through:
Alma 41 or
If you're up to date with your reading, take time to sudy: Alma 32
To what does Alma liken the seed? Why is faith important for the seed to grow? How can you know if it is a good seed?
Day 58
Read: Alma 42-43
Mark: Alma 42:14-15
"How great the wisdom and the love, that filled the courts on high, And sent the Savior from above to suffer, bleed and die!" - Hym 195
How does understanding the Fall help you more fully love Jesus and appreciate whe he did for us?
Day 59
Read: Alma 44-46
Mark: Alma 46:12
"The value of a country rests upon the values of its people. For the people of God, for the people who wnat peace, for their women and their children, there is only one way, one church and one Lord." - Charles Didier
Why do the wicked go to war? How are their motives different from the reasons why the righteous go to war?
Read: Alma 37-38
Mark: Alma 37:35-37
"I have little or no fear for the young man or the young woman, who honestly and conscietiously supplicate God twice a day for the guidance of His Spirit. I am sure that when the temptation comes they will have strength to overcome it by the inspiration that shall be given to them. Supplicating the Lord for the guidance of His Spirit places around us to safeguard and if we...honestly seek the guidance of the Spirit of the Lord. I can assure you that we will receive it." - President Heber J Grant
What are some things you talk to the Lord about? How does He direct you for good?
Day 56
Read: Alma 39-41
Mark: Alma 41;10
"You cannot do wrong and feel right it is impossible." - President Ezra Taft Benson
Alma uses four chapters (39-42) to counsel his son Corianton to repent. How important is to you to follow the counsel of your parents and other righteous priesthood leaders? Read Alma 36:20. During the same time Alma was racked with torment for his sins, whose words did he remember that caused him to cry out for forgiveness?
Day 57
GET BACK ON SCHEDULE
Use your reading chart to find the chapters you still need to read to be caught up through:
Alma 41 or
If you're up to date with your reading, take time to sudy: Alma 32
To what does Alma liken the seed? Why is faith important for the seed to grow? How can you know if it is a good seed?
Day 58
Read: Alma 42-43
Mark: Alma 42:14-15
"How great the wisdom and the love, that filled the courts on high, And sent the Savior from above to suffer, bleed and die!" - Hym 195
How does understanding the Fall help you more fully love Jesus and appreciate whe he did for us?
Day 59
Read: Alma 44-46
Mark: Alma 46:12
"The value of a country rests upon the values of its people. For the people of God, for the people who wnat peace, for their women and their children, there is only one way, one church and one Lord." - Charles Didier
Why do the wicked go to war? How are their motives different from the reasons why the righteous go to war?
Friday, September 10, 2010
Day 45
Read: Alma 14-16
Mark" ALma 14: 10-11
"The right question to ask is not why good people have trials, but how shall good people respond when they are tried?" - Elder Marion D Hanks
"Suffering can make saints of people as they learn patience, long surffering and self-mastery. The sufferings of our Savior were part of his education." - Presiden Spencer W. Kimball
How do you respond to adversity?
Day 46
Read: Alma 17-18
Mark: Alma 17: 2-3
"Fasting can help to overcome personal flaws and sins. It can help us overcome our weaknesses. Help them become strengths. Fasting can help us become more humble, less prideful, less selfish and more concerned about the needs of others. It can help us see more clearly our own mistakes and weaknesses and help to be less prone to critcize others. THroughout the scriptures the term fasting is usually combined with prayer...Fasting without prayer is just going hungry for 24 hours. But fasting combined with prayer Brings increased spirituality. " - Elder Carl E Pratt
What experiences have you had with fasting?
Day 47
Read: Alma 18 -20
Mark: Alma 20:17
"Anger is not an expression of strength. It is an idication of ones inability to control his thoughts, words, his emothions....When the weakness of anger takes over, the strength of reason leaves."
-President GOrdon B Hinckley
When is it most difficult to control your anger? Why is it important to stay in control of your thoughts, words and actions?
Day 48
Read: Alma 21-23
Mark: ALma 22: 15-18
"No part of working by faith is more difficult, then walking the road of repentance. However, with faith unto repentance, we can push roadblocks out of the way, moving forward to beg God for mercy...One simply surrenders, caring only about what God thinks, not whay 'they' think...Giving away all our sins is the only way we can come to know God." - Elder Neal A Maxwell
What are you willing to give to know him.
Day 49
Read: ALma 24-26
Mark: Alma 26:11-12
"As children of GOd we are somebody. He will build us, mold us and magnify if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out and walk with him. What a great blessing to be created in his image and know of our true potential in and through him! What a great blessing to know that in his strength we can do all things." - Elder Marvin J Ashton
WHat do you think some of the might miracles my be that the Lord will work through you?
Read: Alma 14-16
Mark" ALma 14: 10-11
"The right question to ask is not why good people have trials, but how shall good people respond when they are tried?" - Elder Marion D Hanks
"Suffering can make saints of people as they learn patience, long surffering and self-mastery. The sufferings of our Savior were part of his education." - Presiden Spencer W. Kimball
How do you respond to adversity?
Day 46
Read: Alma 17-18
Mark: Alma 17: 2-3
"Fasting can help to overcome personal flaws and sins. It can help us overcome our weaknesses. Help them become strengths. Fasting can help us become more humble, less prideful, less selfish and more concerned about the needs of others. It can help us see more clearly our own mistakes and weaknesses and help to be less prone to critcize others. THroughout the scriptures the term fasting is usually combined with prayer...Fasting without prayer is just going hungry for 24 hours. But fasting combined with prayer Brings increased spirituality. " - Elder Carl E Pratt
What experiences have you had with fasting?
Day 47
Read: Alma 18 -20
Mark: Alma 20:17
"Anger is not an expression of strength. It is an idication of ones inability to control his thoughts, words, his emothions....When the weakness of anger takes over, the strength of reason leaves."
-President GOrdon B Hinckley
When is it most difficult to control your anger? Why is it important to stay in control of your thoughts, words and actions?
Day 48
Read: Alma 21-23
Mark: ALma 22: 15-18
"No part of working by faith is more difficult, then walking the road of repentance. However, with faith unto repentance, we can push roadblocks out of the way, moving forward to beg God for mercy...One simply surrenders, caring only about what God thinks, not whay 'they' think...Giving away all our sins is the only way we can come to know God." - Elder Neal A Maxwell
What are you willing to give to know him.
Day 49
Read: ALma 24-26
Mark: Alma 26:11-12
"As children of GOd we are somebody. He will build us, mold us and magnify if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out and walk with him. What a great blessing to be created in his image and know of our true potential in and through him! What a great blessing to know that in his strength we can do all things." - Elder Marvin J Ashton
WHat do you think some of the might miracles my be that the Lord will work through you?
Monday, September 6, 2010
Day 41
Read: Alma 7 thru 9
Mark: Alma 7:11-12
"To succor means to 'run to'. I testify that in my fears and in my infermities the Savior has surely run to me. I will never be able to thank Him enough for such personal kindness and such loving care." - Elder Jeffrey R Holland
Why is it helpful to remember that the Savior knows what it's like to have your problems?
Day 42
Read: Alma 10 thru 11
Mark: Alma 11:42-44
"What a comfort to know that all who have been disadvantaged in life from birth defects, from mortal injuries, from disease or from the natural deterioration of old age will be reseurrected in 'proper and perfect frame'. - Elder Dallin H Oaks
How does it bring you hope knowing that because of Christ we will all live again?
Day 43
GET BACK ON SCHEDULE
Use your reading chart to find the chapters you still need to read to be caught up through:
Alma 11 or
If you're up to date with your reading, take time to study:
Alama t
What are some of the questions Alma asks in order to ponder the process of becoming converted or reborn?
Day 44
Read Alma: 12 thru 13
Mark: Alma 13:2-4
"God has saved for the final inning some of His strongest and most valiant children...Make no mistake about it - you are a marked generation. There has never been more expected of the faithful in such a short period of time than there is of us...The final outcome is certain - forces of righteousness will finally win. But what remains to be seen is where each of us personally, now and int future, will stand in this battle = and how tall we will stand. Will we be true to...our foreordained mission? - President Ezra Taft Benson
To what callings do you think you've been foreordained?
Read: Alma 7 thru 9
Mark: Alma 7:11-12
"To succor means to 'run to'. I testify that in my fears and in my infermities the Savior has surely run to me. I will never be able to thank Him enough for such personal kindness and such loving care." - Elder Jeffrey R Holland
Why is it helpful to remember that the Savior knows what it's like to have your problems?
Day 42
Read: Alma 10 thru 11
Mark: Alma 11:42-44
"What a comfort to know that all who have been disadvantaged in life from birth defects, from mortal injuries, from disease or from the natural deterioration of old age will be reseurrected in 'proper and perfect frame'. - Elder Dallin H Oaks
How does it bring you hope knowing that because of Christ we will all live again?
Day 43
GET BACK ON SCHEDULE
Use your reading chart to find the chapters you still need to read to be caught up through:
Alma 11 or
If you're up to date with your reading, take time to study:
Alama t
What are some of the questions Alma asks in order to ponder the process of becoming converted or reborn?
Day 44
Read Alma: 12 thru 13
Mark: Alma 13:2-4
"God has saved for the final inning some of His strongest and most valiant children...Make no mistake about it - you are a marked generation. There has never been more expected of the faithful in such a short period of time than there is of us...The final outcome is certain - forces of righteousness will finally win. But what remains to be seen is where each of us personally, now and int future, will stand in this battle = and how tall we will stand. Will we be true to...our foreordained mission? - President Ezra Taft Benson
To what callings do you think you've been foreordained?
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Day 38
Read: Mosiah 20 thru Alma 1
Mark: Alma 1:6, 16
"The Nephite prophets repeatedly identified the wearing of costly clothing with apostasy and failure to live by gospel standards.: - Elder Bruce R McConkie
What might your way of dressing say about you.?
Day 39
Read: Alma 2:4
Mark: Alma 2: 18, 28
"Safety can't be wone by tanks and guns and airplanes and atomic bombs. There is only one place of safety and that is in the realm of the Almighty God that he gives to those who keep his commandments and listen to his voice." - President Harold B Lee
Why were the Nephites strenghtened by the Lord? How can we receive the Lord's help in the challenges we face?
Day 40
Read: Alma 5 thru 6
Mark: Alma 5:14, 26
"The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. The world sould take people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behaviour, but Chirst can change human nature" - President Ezra Taft Benson
What would someone see in your countenance?
Read: Mosiah 20 thru Alma 1
Mark: Alma 1:6, 16
"The Nephite prophets repeatedly identified the wearing of costly clothing with apostasy and failure to live by gospel standards.: - Elder Bruce R McConkie
What might your way of dressing say about you.?
Day 39
Read: Alma 2:4
Mark: Alma 2: 18, 28
"Safety can't be wone by tanks and guns and airplanes and atomic bombs. There is only one place of safety and that is in the realm of the Almighty God that he gives to those who keep his commandments and listen to his voice." - President Harold B Lee
Why were the Nephites strenghtened by the Lord? How can we receive the Lord's help in the challenges we face?
Day 40
Read: Alma 5 thru 6
Mark: Alma 5:14, 26
"The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. The world sould take people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behaviour, but Chirst can change human nature" - President Ezra Taft Benson
What would someone see in your countenance?
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Day 35
Read: Mosiah 24-25
Mark: Mosiah 24:14-15
"We should seek to be happy and cheerful and not allow Satan to overcome us with discouragement, despair or depression." - Elder Joseph B Wirthlin
:THe Lord..Loves us...comforts and strenghtens us and enables us to bear our afflictions with patience and fortitude" - ELder George Q Cannon
How can we submit more cheerfully to the will of the Lord?
Day 36
GET BACK ON SCHEDULE
Use your redading chart to find the chapters you still need to read to be caught up through:
Mosiah 25 or
If you're up to date with your reading, take time to study: Mosiah 14-15
Abinadi quoted Isaiah to testify of the Savior. What did Isaiah teach about Christ? What can you learn about the Saviour from Abinadi's testimony?
Day 37
Read: Mosiah 26-28
Mark: 26:29-30
"You always need to confess your sins to the Lord. If they are serious trangressions, such as immortality, they need to be confessed to a bishop or stake president. Please understand that confession is not repentance. It is an essential step, but is not of itself adequate. Partial confession by mentioning lesser mistakes will not help you resolve a more serious, undisclosed transgression. Essential to forgiveness is a willingness to fully disclose to the Lord and, where necessary, His priesthood judge all the you have done." - Elder Richard G Scott
Why is confession an essential part of repentance?
Read: Mosiah 24-25
Mark: Mosiah 24:14-15
"We should seek to be happy and cheerful and not allow Satan to overcome us with discouragement, despair or depression." - Elder Joseph B Wirthlin
:THe Lord..Loves us...comforts and strenghtens us and enables us to bear our afflictions with patience and fortitude" - ELder George Q Cannon
How can we submit more cheerfully to the will of the Lord?
Day 36
GET BACK ON SCHEDULE
Use your redading chart to find the chapters you still need to read to be caught up through:
Mosiah 25 or
If you're up to date with your reading, take time to study: Mosiah 14-15
Abinadi quoted Isaiah to testify of the Savior. What did Isaiah teach about Christ? What can you learn about the Saviour from Abinadi's testimony?
Day 37
Read: Mosiah 26-28
Mark: 26:29-30
"You always need to confess your sins to the Lord. If they are serious trangressions, such as immortality, they need to be confessed to a bishop or stake president. Please understand that confession is not repentance. It is an essential step, but is not of itself adequate. Partial confession by mentioning lesser mistakes will not help you resolve a more serious, undisclosed transgression. Essential to forgiveness is a willingness to fully disclose to the Lord and, where necessary, His priesthood judge all the you have done." - Elder Richard G Scott
Why is confession an essential part of repentance?
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