Ether 1-5

For class today I read Ether 1-5.

Ch. 1 -- This chapter is a perfect example of the power of prayer and faith in our Heavenly Father! The people are confused and having a hard time because they cannot understand each other and the brother of Jared prays unto the Lord for help. In times of trial if we but remember who is looking out for us and ask Him for help, we will not be confused and we will be guided.
Ch. 2 -- When there isn't light in the boats, the brother of Jared prays unto the Lord to know what to do. I love that the Lord responds by asking the brother of Jared what he would have the Lord do. We need to remember that, yes the Lord will help us and answer our prayers, but sometimes we need to go to Him with an exact question and ask for His help that way. Asking for general help can be helpful but if we do not ask Him for help with exactly what we need...we won't always receive the help we expect.
Ch. 3 -- The faith that a man can have is amazing!! The brother of Jared thought it out and realized that God can do anything. The idea that he had for lighting the ships is amazing! He had such faith to know that Heavenly Father could light those stones for them and that they would have light. If we all would have faith in our Heavenly Father like the brother of Jared did, we could accomplish anything!!
Ch. 4 -- One thing that I have struggled with is writing in my journal...this chapter helps me realize that is really is amazingly important!! The things that happen to us everyday are blessings! We need to write them down and what we have learned so that we can teach our children and grandchildren the wonderful lessons we have learned. If we do not...we will forget
Ch. 5 -- Heavenly Father loves us so much!! I hope people realize how true this is!! With conference coming up I believe it more than ever! In this chapter we are told that the Lord has provided us with witnesses to preach the truthfulness of the things which we read...it is such a blessing to know that we have the 3 witnesses out in the world somewhere preaching the gospel and also that we have the prophet and the apostles!! I love that we have all of the tools we need to be happy and to return to Him again!!