"But, behold, the righteous, the saints of the Holy One of Israel, they who have believed in the Holy One of Israel, they who have endured the crosses of the world, and despised the shame of it, they shall inherit the kingdom of God, which was prepared for them from the foundation of the world, and their joy shall be full forever."
2 Nephi 9:18
This is a good reminder that the kingdom of God has been prepared for *us* and that God wishes us a fullness of joy, forever. :) It's also a good reminder that there are going to be challenges along the way, and that we should be prepared for them, and accept them as part of the journey and the learning process rather than freaking out and thinking that God suddenly doesn't love us. He does... he *always* does. Just like in marriage, parenting, friendships, and world citizenship however, love isn't enough all by itself. The fact that we love doesn't change the world alone. We have to combine it with faith and action. And so it is with the kingdom of God and eternal joy. :)
Today, let's invest in and work towards the things that God has prepared for us and *wants* to give us. Let's change ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us through love, goodness, faith, and the consistent, patient effort that it takes to build good relationships and the foundations of anything else good as well.
2 Nephi 9:18
This is a good reminder that the kingdom of God has been prepared for *us* and that God wishes us a fullness of joy, forever. :) It's also a good reminder that there are going to be challenges along the way, and that we should be prepared for them, and accept them as part of the journey and the learning process rather than freaking out and thinking that God suddenly doesn't love us. He does... he *always* does. Just like in marriage, parenting, friendships, and world citizenship however, love isn't enough all by itself. The fact that we love doesn't change the world alone. We have to combine it with faith and action. And so it is with the kingdom of God and eternal joy. :)
Today, let's invest in and work towards the things that God has prepared for us and *wants* to give us. Let's change ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us through love, goodness, faith, and the consistent, patient effort that it takes to build good relationships and the foundations of anything else good as well.
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