In this world there are millions of
empty promises. Diets that swear by their weight loss programs, cars with
attractive exteriors and umpteen miles to the gallon, marriages committing
their lives to each other then when a "hurricane” is in sight they abandon
ship.
With the majority of these promises
falling through the world we live in holds no true assurance. To anyone this
can be discouraging or unpleasant. However thankfully the world in which we
live and the world we aim to live in with God are dramatically different.
God keeps promises.
"For he will fulfil all his promises which he shall make unto you, for he has fulfilled his promises which he has made unto our fathers." Alma 37:17
His validity is
complete and assurance the most reliable. He is our father and He loves us,
therefore He has stated multiple promises that are fulfilled when we put forth
effort and keep our part. One of the many promises I love to claim the
blessings from is found in His holy scripture, The Book of Mormon another
Testament of Jesus Christ.
First I testify that this record of
the ancient inhabitants of the Americas is true. I have come to know that for
myself. This holy writ has brought knowledge, peace and understanding into my
life as I study from the pages. I have come to better recognize the character
of Christ and feel The Spirit. Countless of answers to prayers have jumped off
the page at me. God has used the words to show me of my individual worth to Him
and of His everlasting love towards me. I know anyone who sincerely reads can
and will have similar feelings in regards to this testament.
With my stance said, imagine for a
moment an object of great worth which you wish, want and desire to acquire.
Then imagine being told by the owner of this object the way which He obtained
it. Not only told you but He has given you a map of how to arrive at that point
and claim this object as your own. Even a GSP that updates automatically every minute,
has no frustrating detours, annoying recalculations and even warns of
destructive traffic that is or may lie ahead you on your determined route.
As alluded The Book of Mormon is and
does act as a GSP for me and for many others. Whether seeking family unity,
forgiveness of sins, love for others or even the greatest blessing of all
eternal life, The Book of Mormon promises a sound course in which to obtain
it. How does a book offer such a thing? The answer is given in the
introduction. "The Book of Mormon [is] the most correct of any book on
Earth and a man [will] get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by
any other book."
That is a pretty stiff statement
though it is backed up by the words of an ancient prophet named Moroni. His
famous promise is given in the last chapter, chapter 10, verses 3-5.
3 Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
4 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
The Book of Mormon was written for
our day. As I give copies to friends I meet, I ALWAYS tell them I want to give
them a gift. I refer to this scripture as a gift because to me it is.
God knew the gift of another
testament of His Son would be the perfect thing to open up the last
dispensation of time before the coming of Christ. I take advantage of this promise all the time. I learn truth regularly and I feel of Christs love. My invitation is to read and try for yourself. See how your life can be changed and improved!
I know it will be!
Your friend!
Sister Schramm
I know it will be!
Your friend!
Sister Schramm
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