Lynne's Scripture Journal D&C

August 31, 2017 Section 68:7-35 Prayer, Sabbath Day Observance, This section is also directed to missionaries about to depart on their assigned missions. It emphasizes the importance of prayer and Sabbath Day observance. Those are two things-- that when we become lax in doing them—subtly change our relationship with the Lord. I know--and the scriptures remind me often –that the Lord will reach out to me when I call upon Him. When I stop calling upon Him regularly, He must—for my own good and my own education—wait until I work to improve MY side of the relationship. When I begin again to call upon Him and keep Him in my life loop, He responds. I am glad that at this stage of my life, I do not have to work to re-learn this lesson so frequently. There are many verses in this section about families and parenting which touched my heart—especially since I’m started my mission assignment of reading the Book of Mormon and today that reading was about Lehi’...

August 30, 2017 Section 68: 1-6 Missionary Instructions from Christ, Holy Ghost How To Follow, In the missionary information we received with our call, we were asked to read the Book of Mormon again prior to the start of our mission. We have begun that task, but it has –at this point here in Bend—affected our study of other scriptures. I am going to continue with my D&C study, but for now it must be done in shorter spurts for we are still here to help Alex and that is taking up a large portion of our days—as it should. In v 1, 2 & 6: the Lord is explaining what these elders, who have been called to serve missions, are to do, and that is to “ proclaim the everlasting gospel, by the Spirit of the living God, from people to people…reasoning with and expounding all scriptures unto them.    And, behold, and lo, this is an ensample unto all those who were ordained unto this priesthood, whose mission is appointed unto them to go forth. ...

August 29, 2017 Section 67: 1-14 Missionary Advice, Missionaries Help Is So Near, Missionaries Build Each Other Up, Missionaries Press Forward With Faith, Faith Stronger Than Fear, Missionaries Don’t Focus on Imperfections, Missionary Promises, The very first verses applies to all of us who work together in the church, and as we prepare for our mission to the Philippines, I strongly feel its application to missionaries: “ Behold and hearken [ listen and do! ], O ye elders [ and sisters ] of my church, who have assembled yourselves together, whose prayers I have heard, and whose hearts I know, and whose desires have come up before me.    Behold and lo mine eyes are upon you, and the heavens and the earth are in mine hands, and the riches of eternity are mine to give.” (v 1&2)   I need to remember that He is near to us, and ready to step closer to us, and we need to step closer to Him. And then in v 3 he teaches us how to draw closer: “ Ye endeavored to believe...

August 28, 2017 Section 66:1-13 Journal, Mission Call, Missionary Advice, Missionary Blessings, Lord’s Guidance Seek, Lord’s Guidance Follow, Missionary Companions, Missions & Posterity, We got our mission call yesterday: Philippines Manila Mission! Reporting to the MTC December 4 th .   Now that we actually have a place to plan for, and a firm date by which to have everything completed, my mind shut down last night. Luckily I found a sweet movie to get me to bedtime. And today, let the lists begin!!!!   Actually, we were asked to read the Book of Mormon before arriving at the MTC, so this may be my last D&C entry for a while. Section 66 was given to William E McLellin, at his request of the Prophet Joseph Smith. It has a lot to do with missionary work, so what an appropriate section for me this day! Once again, the section synopsis seems like a wonderful reminder list for me: “ 1-4, The everlasting covenant is the fullness of the gospel; 5-8, Elders are...