"The Lord our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us:
That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his judgments, which he commanded our fathers."
1 Kings 8:57-58
I like the idea here that God is in control of our hearts... he inclines them for us. That idea is also there when we talk about the mighty change of heart in the Book of Mormon. God changes people's hearts, and he can give us a disposition to do good, and as above to love him and walk in his ways.
What we give to him is our choice... he allows us to decide for ourselves, to learn our own opinions and choose as we think best, but if we choose him, he can help us to keep his commandments and teach us more and more so that we can understand a lot more of the gospel, and why what God asks of us is so important.
Today, even if we aren't united in our hearts and minds, let's take that step towards God and ask for his help in uniting ourselves, and on understanding God's purpose, will, and his great love for us. Let's ask him to incline our hearts so that we want to do what we choose to do, as we follow God's path of happiness.
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