Comments on: Drawing Nearer to God Through the Book of Mormon-Part 3

By: Jared

Jared — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:33:13 +0000

Denton-

I appreciate your interest in what I’m writing.

I’m behind on writing and plan to catch up soon. Thanks again for coming by.

K-Jo-

When I feel discouraged, I think about Joseph Smith. Even though he was a prophet and seer, he struggled with the challenges of life. When the 116 pages were lost he experienced a lot of self doubt, anger, fear, and etc. However, it appears he came back stronger than ever and the disappointing experience somehow strengthened him.

By: K-Jo

K-Jo — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:14:52 +0000

Jared,
What a beautiful post. I can feel the truth in your words. I am also excited for your next post on the Holy Ghost. I have always had trouble recognizing the influence and promptings of the Holy Ghost. I had a crisis in my life once and although I started out with faith in prayer, temple attendance, scriptures etc., my faith wained and I became angry and bitter. I didn’t ever stop praying and talking to God in my heart, but I didn’t understand why He wouldn’t answer me! On the one hand, I feel I needed to go through this experience….on the other, I wonder what would have happened had I continued in diligent prayer and fasting. When the Lord helped me turn the corner again and I could actually look forward to hearing General Conference again, I feel I came back stronger than before. None of us look forward to crisis and hard things in our lives, but I can only hope that when those trials come, I will not fail to have greater faith than before. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge, insight and love with us.

By: Denton

Denton — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:39:51 +0000

I thought of this today and so came back to re-read. I’m glad Michaela highlighted that part – that’s what I needed to read.

I’m sure you’re very busy, but if it helps provide any encouragement, I’m still looking forward to you post on the Holy Ghost!

By: Jared

Jared — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:18:01 +0000

Denton,

Thanks for coming by and commenting. I hope I can write something that will be of benefit.

Michaela,

Always nice to hear from you. Thanks for coming by.

By: Michaela Stephens

Michaela Stephens — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:10:12 +0000

“My experience with the Savior taught me that a broken heart and a contrite spirit is realized when we’re facing a crisis or trail of some kind and turn to the Lord with all our might, mind, and strength.”

Thanks for this. I found it encouraging.

By: Denton

Denton — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:25:26 +0000

Thanks for that post. I’m realizing that I have only scratched the surface of the BoM even though I’ve read it 10+ times. I guess I haven’t really been feasting, because I used to not quite understand how we always say the BoM contains the fulness of the gospel, but I get it now (or am starting to get it).

I’m looking forward to your post on the Holy Ghost. I hope you’ll go into recognizing the promptings of the spirit (vs. your own thoughts). I also would be interested in your thoughts about the Holy Ghost vs. emotion. I’ve heard several quotes about that, and I kind of understand that, but my experience is that I generally do feel a lot of emotion when I feel the Holy Ghost, but I guess it’s more joy/happiness.

I really enjoy your blog. Thanks.