Don't worry Bro, Joseph screwed up too.

In Sunday school this year they are study the life and teachings of the prophet Joseph Smith. And we were studying one of my favorite scriptures today, it is found in Joseph Smith History 1:28 It says:

...... I was left to all kinds of ^btemptations; and, mingling with all kinds of society, I frequently fell into many foolish ^cerrors, and displayed the weakness of youth, and the foibles of human nature; which, I am sorry to say, led me into divers temptations, offensive in the sight of God. In making this confession, no one need suppose me guilty of any great or malignant sins. A disposition to commit such was never in my nature. But I was guilty of ^dlevity, and sometimes associated with jovial company, etc., not consistent with that character which ought to be maintained by one who was ^ecalled of God as I had been. But this will not seem very strange to any one who recollects my youth, and is acquainted with my native ^fcheery temperament.

And in Doctrine and Covenants 3:10:

But remember, God is merciful; therefore, repent of that which thou hast done which is contrary to the commandment which I gave you, and thou art still chosen, and art ^aagain called to the work.


I love these scripture, because I get great comfort in knowing that Joseph Smith on 0ccasion screwed up and sinned, but despite all of his sins he was still called of God and was saved through the atonement of Jesus Christ. I get comfort from these scriptures, when I have screwed up and fail to do that which is right I know I can still repent, and become as Joseph, called again to the work.

Happiness amid our trials

Hey everyone,

I want to share one of my favorite scriptures, it is in Alma 50:23. This is right in the middle of the war chapters, when they are having great battles in which thousands die. But it still says, "But behold there never was a ^ahappier time among the people of Nephi, since the days of Nephi, than in the days of Moroni, yea, even at this time, in the twenty and first year of the reign of the judges." How can it be that amid all the death destruction and other trials that they had to face, they still were happy?

Well today I found a quote from President Packer, he said "If you understand the great plan of happiness and follow it, what goes on in the world will not determine your happiness." This quote has helped understand that just like unto to Nephites of old, we can be happy amid the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the crumbling economy, and the continuing spread of evil through out the world. We need to continuously seek understanding on the Plan of Salvation and the atonement of Jesus Christ, and live by it, and then no matter what happens to us in this life we can have happiness and joy in this life and eternal life in the life yet to come.

Being an Example of Strength

Okay, I get Daily Gems from LDS.org, and I wanted to share this amazing quote with you all:

"Never forget that you are a [child] of God. He loves you. Live by your standards. Stand up for what you believe in. Sometimes it is not easy, and you may be standing alone for a while. Look for friends with integrity and character, then go to them and express appreciation for their examples. You might even find someone who has been feeling as lonely as you. Pray for guidance and protection from the Lord. He will sustain you. He will become a trusted friend, and you will discover that your example will attract many friends who will take courage from your strength of character."
-W. Craig Zwick, "We Will Not Yield, We Cannot Yield," Ensign, May 2008, 98