“Time for scripture study requires a schedule that will be honored. Otherwise, blessings that matter most will be at the mercy of things that matter least. Time for family scripture study may be difficult to establish. Years ago when our children were at home, they attended different grades in several schools. Their daddy had to be at the hospital no later than 7:00 in the morning. At family counsel we determined that our best time for scripture study was 6:00 a.m. At that hour our little ones were very sleepy but supportive. Occasionally we had to waken one when it was their turn to read. I would be less than honest with you if I conveyed the impression that our family scripture time was a howling success. Occasionally it was more howling than successful.
Now, a generation later, our children are all married with families or their own. Sister Nelson and I have watched them enjoy family scripture study in their own homes. There efforts are much more successful than were ours. We shudder to think what might have happened if we quit trying.
Personal and family scripture study can employ books, recordings or other material. Those who will establish a time for scripture study and endure in that endeavor will maintain a positive spirit throughout their days. (see ‘Living by Spiritual Guidance’, November 2000.)
Quoted from ‘Teachings of Russell M. Nelson’ p.347-48, Deseret Book 2018
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