Lynne's Scripture Journal D&C

May 25, 2018 Section 100:3-17 Missionary Promises, Holy Ghost Prompter and Revelator, Lord’s Protection, Lord’s Insurance Plan, Angels Round About Us to Bear Us Up, Comfort and Peace, These verses speak to me as a missionary. How can I amplify on what the Lord has said—except for doing what He has asked…speaking the thoughts that He puts into my heart. “4. …I, the Lord have suffered you to come unto this place; for thus it was expedient in me for the salvation of souls. 5. Therefore…life up your voices…speak the thoughts that I shall put into your hearts, and you shall not be confounded before men. 6. Or it shall be given you in the very hour, yea, in the very moment what ye shall say. 7….declare in my name, in solemnity of heart, in the spirit of meekness….8. And I give unto you this promise, that inasmuch as ye do this the Holy Ghost shall be shed forth in bearing record unto all things whatsoever ye shall say.” I have a pretty large portion of shyn...

May 20, 2018 Section 98:5-15 Constitution The, In the Strength of the Lord, Surviving Turbulent Times, Healing Power of God, Comfort and Peace, Verses 6-12 speak of the constitution, and its importance to our country, and to the religion. They are beautiful and instructive verses. And the student manual gives wonderful thoughts and quotes on the importance of the constitution and our duty in upholding the constitution. (see pages 231-232) Our participation as individual citizens is vital in this process. V 9: “ When the wicked rule, the people mourn.” We need not just the constitution, but strong and good men and women who will uphold that document and protect that document. Anthony Ivins spoke in Oct 1928 gen conf, saying: “ Without beneficent laws, righteously administered, the foundations of civilization crumble, anarchy reigns, decay and dissolution follow,” My hope today—as far as the United States of America is concerned-- is that I can be of help-as on...