So this morning I began anew study of the Book of Mormon trying to do it as a word search for the word father so that I could learn from all father's in the book.
It has already been instructive and one of the first things I noticed was that Lehi wrote down his spiritual experiences which was a blessing to his children. I am renewed in my commitment to do this as well and felt impressed to do so here.
Other things that I noticed were that Lehi was the first person Nephi went to with his spiritual experiences. I want to be the kind of father that my kids will not only feel comfortable to talk to me but that their conmort level is so high that I am at the top of the list of people to share with.
I was also very impressed by a seemingly silly and insignificant verse... The one that all the young men use as their go to spiritual thought... "And my father dwelt in a tent."
The thought came to my mind that Lehi had shown through example what he was willing to sacrifice for the cause of truth. He left his home and all his comforts to hearken to the Lord. He didn't have to teach sacrifice, he was living it!
I also was listening to Bro Durrant's talk on teaching in the home from April 2018 conference and felt impressed that I need to read scriptures and talks with Trey to prepare him for the receipt of the priesthood in a month and to also prepare him for the temple. I pray that I will have the strength to follow through on these commitments and thank the Lord for the Book of Mormon, latter day church leaders and the Holy Ghost that all help me and give guidance to my life. Truly the words of Christ tell us all things what we should do (2 Nephi 32:3).
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