Doctrine and Covenants 4: 1, 5; 3: 4, 10, 1

 

How have you seen that God work goes forth continually nomatter what?

"1 Now behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men.

5 And faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work." (Doctrine and Covenants 4: 1, 5)

"4 For although a man may have many revelations, and have power to do many mighty works, yet if he boasts in his own strength, and sets at naught the counsels of God, and follows after the dictates of his own will and carnal desires, he must fall and incur the vengeance of a just God upon him." (Doctrine and Covenants 3: 4)

"10 But remember, God is merciful; therefore, repent of that which thou hast done which is contrary to the commandment which I gave you, and thou art still chosen, and art again called to the work;" (Doctrine and Covenants 3: 10)

"1 The works, and the designs, and the purposes of God cannot be frustrated, neither can they come to naught." (Doctrine and Covenants 3: 1)

And here's the introductory commentary to this week's reading assignment: "January 27–February 2: “My Work Shall Go Forth” Doctrine and Covenants 3–5 : 

"During his first few years as the Lord’s prophet, Joseph Smith didn’t yet know everything about the “marvelous work” he had been called to do. But one thing his early experiences taught him was that to do God’s work, his eye must be “single to the glory of God” (Doctrine and Covenants 4:1, 5). For example, if the Lord counseled him to do something he wasn’t sure he wanted to do, he needed to follow the Lord’s counsel. And even if he had “many revelations, and … power to do many mighty works,” if he felt that what he wanted was more important than God’s will, he “must fall” (Doctrine and Covenants 3:4). But Joseph learned something else just as important about doing God’s work: “God is merciful,” and if Joseph sincerely repented, he was “still chosen” (verse 10). God’s work is, after all, a work of redemption. And that work “cannot be frustrated” (verse 1)."

God is indeed merciful and He would forgive us when we repent. It's so comforting to know this. We all have the tendency to make mistakes and God knows that. He knows each of us by name and our natural tendencies. And He covers our weaknesses with power. He got everything covered so that we can rise above our challenges as we do our part and rely on Him. Despite our mistakes due to our weaknesses, His work goes on.