Book of Mormon - 1 Nephi 14:1

Jan 25, 2010: The Lord promises that if I will hearken to the Lord, He will take away my steumbling blocks. Wow! That is a beautiful promise and one that I most certainly need.

Book of Mormon - 1 Nephi 13

Jan 25, 2010: I love in this chapter all the things mentioned about the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. All the promises made - it shall be full of plain and precious truths, it shall establish truths, it shall testify of the Savior of the World - give me hope and fill me with the light of the Holy Ghost because they are true. I am so grateful to live in a time with the fullness of the gospel. And I'm grateful for my testimony and knowledge that it is all true!

Book of Mormon - 1 Nephi 8, Lehi's Vision

Jan 22, 2010: This has always been one of my favorite stories. What intrigued me today was the rod of iron alongside the straight and narrow path. So, the rod of iron is the word of God: the scriptures, words and counsel of the prophets. Essentially, it really is so easy to stay on the straight and narrow path that leads to eternal life. We only have to follow the prophet of today and the prophets of the scriptures. Doing so will take us all the way to the Tree of Life and we will be able to eat of the fruit that is most sweet and most desirable. Of course, setting out on this journey may be a little difficult but our strength and ability will increase the more we put our mind to fulfilling our ultimate goal. And it will be worth every effort extended!

Virtue Value Project - The Book of Mormon

The Savior chose to live a virtuous life. Follow His admonition to “learn of me” (D&C 19:23) by reading the entire Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Liken the scriptures to your life and circumstances. As you read, record your thoughts regularly in your journal. Note the example of the Savior. What did He and those who followed Him do to live virtuous lives? At the completion of your reading, record your testimony.

“I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book” (Joseph Smith, in introduction to the Book of Mormon).

Jan 15, 2010: I am only to Chapter 4 in 1st Nephi, so I'm behind somewhat but I am so enjoying reading the Book of Mormon. I love to read how obedient Nephi was to the commandments of the Lord. He said YES whenever the Lord called upon him and he did it all with faith knowing the way would be provided. Today I caught something new. He finally reasoned with himself that the Lord put Laban in his path so that Nephi could obtain the brass plates and keep the commandment of the Lord. Nephi certainly did not want to kill Laban but finally realized the Lord wanted him to do it and even delivered Laban right into his hands.

The Lord always provides a way for us to accomplish His commandments. We just have to be willing to go and do!