Thursday Thought

In church on Sunday, there was a talk was quoted quite frequently, and I really liked a lot of what it had to say. It's about the Book of Mormon, and how to receive answers to prayers and questions through reading the Book of Mormon.

It's a good reminder for me because I often put scripture reading on the back burner. Life and its distractions often crowd out the things that are most important. This talk helped me to realize the importance of persistent scripture study. I especially liked this part:

"Life moves all too fast. When you feel weak, discouraged, depressed, or afraid, open the Book of Mormon and read. Do not let too much time pass before reading a verse, a thought, or a chapter."

I've often heard it said that reading scriptures is one of the best anti-depressants there is, and I'm sure it's true. This part is also good:

"...plain and precious insights are everywhere in the Book of Mormon... I learned that anyone, anywhere, could read in the Book of Mormon and receive inspiration. Some insights came after reading a second, even a third time and seemed to be “likened” to what I faced in everyday life."

So after reading this talk I'm more determined to make scripture study a priority in my life, and to turn to them when I'm in need of answers.

Boyd K. Packer, “The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things,” Ensign, May 2005, 6