Scripture Study

 

First of all, this drawing of Alma the Elder looks like a super buff Ryan Reynolds.

Just saying.

This guy is a stud.

Seriously.

I have been reading in Alma, the 30's chapters, over the last few days.

I kind of love what this prophet says, and the way he says it.

He kind of reminds me of Elder Holland, or Elder Holland reminds me of him.

Either way - stud.

I want to share Alma 31:31

O Lord, my heart is exceedingly sorrowful; wilt thou comfort my soul in Christ. O Lord, wilt thou grant unto me that I may have strength, that I may suffer with patience these afflictions which shall come upon me, because of the iniquity of this people

He goes on in Alma 31:32

O Lord, wilt thou comfort my soul, and give unto me success, and also my fellow laborers who are with me...

This morning, as I read in Chapter 32, I was reminded of one of the many reasons why we NEED to suffer... why we need to have afflictions and tribulations. Without them, we would not humble ourselves sufficiently to be able to feel of the love of our Savior AND to be able to hear and feel those things He puts on our hearts. 

Verse 12:

... that ye may be humble, and that ye may learn wisdom; for it is necessary that ye should learn wisdom; for it is because that ye are cast out, that ye are despised of your brethren because of your exceeding poverty, that ye are brought to a lowliness of heart; for ye are NECESSARILY brought to be humble.

Prayer has changed for me a bit. I feel more like it is a conversation now, rather than a speech I am giving. 

I sit up, with my hands on my lap with my hands in the receiving position.

I pray, then I meditate.

Then, in the mornings, I read my scriptures.

At night, I read my book.

I take the time to listen.

My head is bowed, and I am speaking to the Father with humility, love and respect.

But, I have opened myself up to hear Him in return.