(No posts after today until mid week.)
Continuing from a previous post Divine Currents II, or from the 1st post on this subject, ‘Divine Currents’, Richard G. Scott of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles(deceased) wrote:
. . . It is wondrously simple and so incomparably beautiful. As you continue your resolve to live righteously you can always know what to do. Sometimes the discovery of that path may require significant effort and trust on your part. Yet you will recognize what to do as you meet the conditions for such divine guidance in your life: obedience to the commandments of the Lord, trust in His plan, and the avoidance of anything that is contrary to it. The more closely you conform your life to the doctrine of the Lord, the more individual capacity you will have to do what the Spirit inspires you to do. (see Doctrine and covenants 43:15-16) The divine current in your life will be made known a segment at a time and, when followed, will bring you greater peace and happiness.
I suggest that you consistently study the scriptures beginning with the Book of Mormon. You will find it helpful to read often or memorize scriptures that touch your heart and fill your soul with understanding. When scriptures are used as the Lord has caused them to be recorded, they have intrinsic power that is not communicated when paraphrased in your own words. Sometimes when there is a significant need in my life, I mentally review scriptures I have memorized that have given me strength. There is great solace, direction, and power that flow from the scriptures, especially the words of the Lord. . . .These examples illustrate:
Therefore, let your hearts be comforted. . . ; all flesh is in my hands; be still and know that I am God.(see Doctrine and covenants 10:16) The works and designs and purposes of God cannot be frustrated, neither can they come naught. For God doth not walk in crooked paths neither doth he turn to the right hand nor to the left, neither doth he vary from that which he hath said, therefore his paths are strait and his course is one eternal round.
Remember, remember that it is not the work of God that is frustrated, but the work of men. (see Doctrine and covenants 3:1-3). . . See also David’s Psalm 23)
Sometimes you may feel to complain to the Lord about the challenges that have come into your life. Jacob taught: “Seek not to counsel the Lord, but to take counsel from his hand. For behold, ye yourselves know that he counseleth in wisdom, and in justice, and in great mercy over all his works.”11 God knows what is best for us. Although we may not understand why we experience some things now, in His timetable we will know and be grateful. We are counseled, “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee.”12 (Psalm 55:22) I have been greatly helped by laying a vexing matter at His feet for a while. When I picked it up again it was lighter and more manageable.
All doctrine in scripture can benefit us, even though it may be given to a specific individual, for God has repeatedly said, “What I say unto one I say unto all.”13 (see Doctrine and covenants 61:18,82:5,92:1,93:49.) This principle is confirmed by Nephi, who recorded, “I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.”(1 Nephi 19:23)
In that spirit the Savior said: “Ye are commanded in all things to ask of God, who giveth liberally; and that which the Spirit testifies unto you even so I would that ye should do in all holiness of heart, walking uprightly before me, considering the end of your salvation, doing all things with prayer and thanksgiving.”(see Doctrine and covenants 46:7) “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not. Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and my feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. (see Doctrine and covenants 6:36-37).
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