Because of what I learned in the Book of Mormon yesterday, bury my weapons of war--my bad habits, I decided to get back to following the saying "Early to bed and early to rise; makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." So, I did go to bed early last night (10:38PM) and so now, I'm up early (5:40AM). And I feel great! I've been staying up really late (until 3-5 AM) and getting up late (until 8-9AM) for quite awhile. And being early is still a lot better because I feel more energized every time I'm able to get to bed early and get up early like right now. The saying is true indeed! And I'm so grateful I'm able to get back to this good habit of going to bed early and getting up "a great while before day" just as Jesus would.
"And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed" (Mark 1:35)
Jesus Christ is our great exemplar and when we are able to follow His example it just makes us feel awesome! Studying the Book of Mormon has been helping me to follow His example. And now that I'm back to writing what I'm learning in this blog, the words of The Book of Mormon are even more powerful. And this power makes taking action easier. Even though I've been staying up late and getting up late for quite awhile, the moment I decided to change, I'm able to do it! I never thought turning a bad habit into good would be that easy. Well, if I'm doing this on my own, it really not easy. I know I'm not alone. God is with me. And through His power I am able to change for the better. Just as the Lamanites were able to repent and change their ways through God's enabling power, I am and will be able to turn my bad habits into good ones. And even as Ammon and his brethren, being God's instruments in the conversion of the Lamanites were so grateful for God's power and all that He is, I am so grateful as well.
"35 Now have we not reason to rejoice? Yea, I say unto you, there never were men that had so great reason to rejoice as we, since the world began; yea, and my joy is carried away, even unto boasting in my God; for he has all apower, ball wisdom, and all understanding; he comprehendeth all things, and he is a cmerciful Being, even unto salvation, to those who will repent and believe on his name.
36 Now if this is aboasting, even so will I boast; for this is my life and my light, my joy and my salvation, and my redemption from everlasting wo. Yea, blessed is the name of my God, who has been mindful of this people, who are a bbranch of the tree of Israel, and has been clost from its body in a strange land; yea, I say, blessed be the name of my God, who has been mindful of us, dwanderers in a strange land.
37 Now my brethren, we see that God is amindful of every bpeople, whatsoever land they may be in; yea, he numbereth his people, and his bowels of mercy are over all the earth. Now this is my joy, and my great thanksgiving; yea, and I will give thanks unto my God forever. Amen."
There are now more than 7 million people here on this earth. And yet, God is there for every person. He is mindful of you. He is mindful of me. He knows what you and I am going through, whatsoever land you and I may be in. He cares for you and for me. He is gently guiding us so we could do His will. He wants us to have peace and joy in this earthly life and He wants us to rise above our challenges right here and be able to live with Him forever after this life is over. He is watching over us. He is involved in the details of our lives. I see that He is indeed involved in the details of my own life. And I'm thankful for that throughout the day each and every day. He is also involved in the details of your own life, isn't He? I know He is. If you are comfortable sharing some details, I would love to hear them and I do appreciate your sharing thoughts or experiences.
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