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Well here I am again!! I didn't have time to write my scripture journal this morning :( so here I am doing it!! Where do I begin!!
For class today we read Alma 36-38. I loved loved LOVED these chapters!! I don't even think I could put into words how much I loved them!!
In Alma 36, Alma is talking to his son Helaman. What impressed me the most about his words to his son was that he told of his own experiences as a youth! He bore testimony of the things he experienced and how they impacted his life! He took his example and altered it to fit Helaman and the struggles that he would encounter.
In Alma 37, Alma is still talking to Helaman. He tells Helaman of the importance of the records that they have kept and have from their fathers. Alma gives Helaman the records and tells him to write in them, but to write the things that are pleasing to Heavenly Father. I feel that this is one of the greatest examples that we can have in our lives!! The things that were written on the plates, not only by Helaman and Alma but by all of the prophets, was written with us in mind!! All of the wonderful teachings and stories in there are to prepare us for the challenges a head.
In Alma 38, Alma is talking to his son Shiblon. In this chapter Alma is singing praise to his son!! What a wonderful experience to be a part of! He commends Shiblon on the fact that even though he was persecuted as he preached the gospel, he continued to do what he knew to be right! It is such an amazing thing to think about! Some people in this church, if persecuted for their beliefs might give up because it is too much, but nothing can be done to as today as bad as what was done to Shiblon in his day or Joseph Smith in his!! We cannot give up when persecuted! What does their opinion matter to our Heavenly Father's?? If we stick together and stand strong for what we believe in, anything is possible and we cannot fail!