Some of you may be accepting the Prophet’s challenge and reading the Book of Mormon before Christmas. I have been doing this and it’s been RAD!!! Life, even though it still has it’s daily challenges, is good and peaceful and I am happy. I ran across a scripture today in my reading that really jumped out at me and it never has before! WAAAAY COOL!!! I will share! It’s 2Nephi 4:29 “Do not anger again because of mine enemies. Do not slacken my strength because of mine afflictions.” This verse is very small but has made a huge impact on me this week. The Lord knew I needed this advice. I read this out loud and personalized it for me as if it were the Lord speaking to me. “Shanna, let the anger go from your heart. Be strong……even through these really difficult times.” How powerful is that??? It brought tears to my eyes and a strength and calmness I needed in my heart. It’s been really hard to not have a “pity party” for myself and make excuses as to why I am so distracted & depressed these days. But it was humbling to read this and feel like the Lord does know my struggles and is very near. Thanks for letting me share!!! 
October 11th, 2005
October 12th, 2005 at 9:19 am
Rhonna Farrer Says:
I’m with ya sister..I have been LOVING this challenge…
makes me feel so good, at peace, & I FEEL the power!
Thanks for inspiring me to share my feelings about this..
think I’ll share it on my blog, too!
thanks!
R
October 14th, 2005 at 10:43 pm
Deanna Says:
This is an awesome challenge!!!! Love it!