Scripture Block 3 Nephi: 12-17
Jesus Christ declared he had fulfilled the Law of Moses and
that it was time to live a higher law. Does heavenly father expect us to be
perfect? This concept of Perfection is such a struggle within our religion.
Especially as women, both within the Mormon culture as well as our worldly
culture, we strive to be as close to perfect as we possibly can. I know that being
the best mom and wife is important, but we do ourselves an injustice when we
compare ourselves to others.
Feeling inadequate and not anywhere near perfect is a tool
of the adversary. We are striving to get there, and as long as we are striving we are getting
there. We cannot do it without our
Lord and Savior, it is simply impossible. We need to support and love one
another especially as women within our wards and families. If we have a positive
thought about someone, share it, show your sisters how much you appreciate
them. I think comparison and inadequacy can just die a quiet death when we feel
loved and supported by the amazing women around us that we admire and look up
to. We are all helping each other on this journey.
The day that I truly
knew that God loved me, Karla, and that he knew me by name, was the last
day I doubted my self-worth. I know that I am not perfect, and the Lord loves
me, and he takes my daily efforts and my daily failures and he still accepts my
offering unto him and the end of each day. In this Pathway journey I am working
on daily repentance of my sins. He lets me know “what lack I yet” every day, in
prayer, when I ask with a sincere heart and a desire for change, He let’s me
know the things I should work toward. And they are not accomplished by
comparison to others or devaluing myself because of my own imperfections. He
helps me see how I can be kinder, more long-suffering, more patient. He helps
me keep trying and travelling that road to perfection, knowing he’s holding my
hand and carrying me when necessary.
Blessed
3 Nephi 12: 1-12. The Beatitudes: We are so blessed to be living in a time
with modern day prophets, and that they meet and council together. They pray
for us all and are true servants of the Lord praying in our behalf. The Lord has provided the comforter in our
lives if we use it. We are comforted, when we are saddened with loss and pain.
Blessed are those who are persecuted, and downtrodden. We need to be a light
unto our neighbors, lift them in their sadness, and glorify our God who is in
heaven. When we serve those around us with love and kindness, when we serve as
peacemakers, we will be lifted out of our own troubles and worries.
This week’s scripture block was a wonderful reminder that I
am doing it, I am working on this road toward perfection and my eternal reward.
One day at a time, one foot in front of the other, we can all accomplish so
much more together, supporting and loving one another. That is my plan, to keep
on keeping on. I want to be the Lord’s hands with love and support to those
within my reach.
