In light of our Prophet, President Russel M Nelson, passing last night, and the tragic shooting in a Ward building during church service in Michigan today, I will post the reading for today and add my reflection this evening. Check back tonight or tomorrow for my reflection.
I wrote up an entire entry and it didn't save. I will attempt to write again. In Chapter 8, we read of Lehi's dream of the Tree of Life. The fruit was white and Lehi wanted his family to partake of it. There was a Rod of Iron which led people who held on to it, to the Tree. The tree represented eternal life. Laman and Lemuel wouldn't hold to the Rod and were lost in the great and spacious building. Lehi's wife and other two sons held to the Rod.
I read this through a different lens as a wife and mom than I did in my youth. As a wife and mom I relate more to Lehi and how he felt wanting his family to partake of the fruit and watching to make sure they held on! As a youth the Rod represented me not being lost, me finding my way, and me staying away from places that would draw me away. Now, also I saw the Rod as The Book of Mormon. Made of Iron and strong, immovable, the guide that leads to eternal life. The truth we need for this time.
1Ne 9:6 is a wonderful verse
1Ne 9:6 "But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all His works among the children of men; for behold he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all His words. And thus it is. Amen.
Please spend a little more time with Chapter 10. It is such a powerful chapter. My reflection about it is that Lehi was truly a Prophet. I got a bit emotional reading about him seeing the Messiah come, seeing his life, death, and resurrection. 
1Ne 10:18-19 I highlighted.
1Ne 10:18-19 I highlighted.
My blog is not to give just the summary of the chapters but my thoughts, too. I want you to read the chapters and I want to share my feelings about what I read, maybe insight i gleaned from the pages. I encourage you to share as well in the comments section if you would like.
Chapters 8-10 were a timely read for me. I am reminded that we are not left alone to navigate this world. We have the Prophets, Scriptures, our families, our church family, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are loved by Heavenly Father, His Only Begotten Son, and The Holy Ghost. ❤️
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