Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Such a Little Thing

I'm sure you don't recall, but back in January I made some resolutions. Very few of them were feasible, but among those more serious goals was having meaningful prayers, and reading my scriptures every day. Admittedly, I haven't been 100% successful in either. However, I have found that in making the attempt to pray and read every morning I feel added strength beyond my own. On those days I read and pray I feel less anxious, less frustrated, less sorry for myself, more patient, kinder, happier. Nothing has changed, but things that usually overwhelm me don't. And for me, that is huge.

I am also rediscovering that the more I read, the more I enjoy reading, the closer I feel to my Savior, the easier prayer comes. Its so simple...almost too simple.

1 Nephi 17:41 "...And because of the simpleness of the way, or the easiness of it, there were many who perished."



It never ceases to amaze me how such a little thing can make such a difference. How Heavenly Father is just waiting to bless us, if we only give Him the chance.



Alma 37:6 "Now you may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass..."

8 comments:

Wayneman said...

Great post, Di. All very true :)

Annalisa said...

I just read 1 Nephi 17 in my reading today...then reading your post...I agree...easiness of the way is tricky to figure out.

Mommalynne said...

AMEN, my daughter.
I enjoyed my visit so very much. :)

Meliss said...

Thanks Diana for the post. You inspired me to go pick up my scriptures....and to read them!

Tiffanie said...

That was an answer to my prayers. You really don't know what you've just done, so I sincerely and humbly thank you.

Di said...

I'm so glad Tiff! I just felt like I should share :)

Chrystal said...

It IS so simple ans the promise is REAL! AMEN! to your words!

Anonymous said...

Excellent!!! Talk to you Thurs. 3/12/09 8:00am (Utah time)