The Book of Mormon

It has been a month of worry for me as my sweet Ella has struggled with making some not so good decisions.  Some I have previously mentioned and some I have not.  It has been humbling as I sit back and realize how much her decisions affect me and how grateful I am that I have the opportunity to teach her a hopefully better way before her decisions or problems become bigger.  They have taught me a lot of lessons.  One of the biggest is the role that I play as her mother.  I have got to be spiritually prepared at all times to receive guidance from the Holy Ghost to teach her because I am so not capable of doing it on my own!  I really am so thankful that I am able to stay at home and dedicate 100% to my family.  It's a HUGE blessing.  My testimony has been strengthened of the Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ who has provided a means to overcome our imperfections and repent when we lose our way.  I know that through the Holy Ghost Heavenly Father WILL answer our prayers.  He knows us and He loves us.

Many times throughout this month I have been reminded that I already know a sure way to help my children return to their Heavenly Father.  I know I need to be studying the scriptures personally, as well as with my family, praying personally and as a family and holding weekly family home evenings.  As I got ready for church on Sunday I said a quick little prayer that I would have a renewed dedication to family scripture study which seems so on and off for us with 3 little kids.  As I sat in sacrament I swear my prayer was answered so perfectly I sat with a steady stream of tears and a heart so very full of gratitude for such a wonderful Father in Heaven who once again answered my prayer.

The speaker that touched me so much talked about the Book of Mormon.  He used this quote by Marion G. Romney:
 “I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. The spirit of reverence will increase; mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. The spirit of contention will depart. Parents will counsel their children in greater love and wisdom. Children will be more responsive and submissive to the counsel of their parents. Righteousness will increase. Faith, hope, and charity—the pure love of Christ—will abound in our homes and lives, bringing in their wake peace, joy, and happiness” (Ensign, May 1980, p. 67).

It became more meaningful to me than every before.  He mentioned many things that have been heavily on my mind and it seemed the answer to all was to read the Book of Mormon.  I keep thinking to myself, could it really be that easy?  I'm reminded when the Lord instructed Moses to make a fiery serpent and set it upon a pole.  All who looked at it would be healed.  Don't you think that's what they thought?  Could it really be that easy?

My dedication to the simple instructions of reading the Book of Mormon have been renewed.  I pray this powerful lesson can be a lesson not only to me today but to me and my family later.