Mosiah 2:41:
And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.
Last night The boy and were reading our scriptures together and this verse ended the chapter we were reading. I'm sure it has been there before, but it jumped out at me and I noticed it like I hadn't on previous reads.
This verse all by itself explains why I should be obedient. This verse expresses the goals I have for myself and my family. If "obedient" then "blessed and happy". It is that simple.
But even when it is that simple, it is never that easy, is it? Especially when you factor in the "hold out faithful to the end" bit. That is really the hardest part. But I have a note in my home that says, "Endure what you must; Enjoy what you can".
This week is turning into the "endure what you must" part. But I'm hoping that if I can do that, I will find things blessed and happy in the end. Stay tuned. I'll keep you posted.
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