Wednesday, February 03, 2010

War - What is it good for?? The teaching of our generation :)

Well for class today we read Alma 58-63. This is the end of Alma and also the end of this war between the Lamanites and Nephites.
58- In this chapter, the Nephites are trying to take back the city of Manti. They expect to get help from other armies but only get food. They poor out their hearts unto the Lord and ask for His help. Because of their faith and sincerity the Lord helps them. He calms their hearts and gives them peace. I love this chapter because of this reason!! The people realized that they could not do it without the Lord's help so they poor their hearts out to Him! The Lord will always be there with us when we ask.
59- I LOVE MORONI!! In this chapter, his people are attacked and he tries to get aid for them. He gets upset at the government because they really won't do anything. What I love about Moroni is the fact that he will not stop protecting his people!! He is such a righteous man and cares for his people so much!! He incorporates the spirit of the Lord into all of his decisions and does what the Lord wants for His people. It is so important that we all try to be like Moroni because we can help those around us or even just make our lives better!!
60- Again, in this chapter, Moroni is fighting for his people!! He tries to get help for them from the government and the other people around him. It is so important that as we go throughout this life that we keep the Lord in it and also that we get help from those around us that we trust and love because they will always be there to help answer questions or help us in anything we need.
61- In this chapter, Pahoran writes to Moroni and explains that the government is being corrupted and is turning against Pahoran. Pahoran asks for Moroni's help. What I love most about this chapter is that Pahoran says that with God's help they can do anything. It is so important to remember that because we come in contact with people all the time that try to tear the church down. We also have many trials in our lives that cause us heartaches. I love that we have a Heavenly Father that is watching and that loves us so much!! He is always there to help us if only we will use His help.
62- Moroni and his armies march to the aid of Pahoran in this chapter. It is important to recognize that peace is established and the people immediately begin to rebuild the church and they minister to the people. If we all keep the Lord and this church in our lives like this we can be happy and have peace in our lives!! Even though we might be going through some difficult things the Lord will always be here to help us.
63- In the last chapter, Moroni hands the army off to his son Moronihah and the Lamanites continue to attack. In this chapter the Lamanites are defeated and retreat to their own lands. It is the same lesson in all of the chapters in the Book of Mormon, if you have the Lord's help, you can conquer your enemies and overcome any trial that faces you.

I love reading the scriptures!! This is the greatest part of college and I am so happy that I get the opportunity to have a class dedicated to learning the lessons and processes of the Book of Mormon!!

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