1 Nephi 2:19
"And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto me, saying: Blessed art thou, Nephi, because of thy faith, for thou hast sought me diligently, with lowliness of heart."
What do we learn about Nephi here? He has faith. That part is not a surprise. The important part is to see the corresponding actions that go with his faith. In Nephi's life, the faith he possesses is actually a catalyst that drives him to seek the Lord more. And we see here what happens when he seeks -- he finds.
As a parent, I can honestly say that the 'end' of this particular search is what I want for all of my children. I want them to 'FIND' the Lord. It doesn't have to be a vision, or a voice, or anything spectacular. But when they seek, I want them to feel the joy that comes when they know -- KNOW -- that the Lord is real.
* Teach them that if they will exercise their faith to seek the Lord diligently, they will find Him.
Monday, October 3, 2011
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