1 Nephi 3:7

When I was reading last night, this scripture really stood out to me. It talks about how sometimes, Heavenly Father will ask us to do something that may seem impossible, but when he tells you to do it, it means he's already got the whole task mapped out for you. My dad said once that the Lord wouldn't ask you to do something that he wouldn't do.

1 Nephi 3:7 reads:

"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commanded them."

-Brittany R :]

Our Goal

Just a reminder, we are challenging all our young women to read two pages of the Book of Mormon every single day (your leaders will be doing it with you). The more consistent you are the more the Lord will speak to you through those pages. It starts tonight! Sunday, April, 26th in first Nephi. Please post your thoughts and feelings about what you read, or if something just hits you that you really like.

Thanks for taking on this challenge. I speak for all your leaders when I say our responsibility to help you gain testimonies weighs heavy on our minds. Please come to us with any concerns or roadblocks you run into. We are always here to help! We love you girls so much!!!

(P.S. you need to follow the link I emailed to you and make a google account with your same old email address - if you don't have one already. Once you do that you just go to the blog's website and click on "Sign In" in the top right corner. Then you click on "New Post" at the top right to start leaving entries like Jette's. Thanks!)

I just wanted to say...

Mormon 7:7 is one of my favorite scriptures because it motivates me to be better and try my best in all I do so I can have that kind of happiness-- the one that has no end! Ahh, that'd be nice to have someday :)

"And he hath brought to pass the redemption of the world, whereby he that is found guitless before him at the judgement day hath it given unto him to dwell in the presence of God in his kingdom, to sing ceaseless praises with the choirs above, unto the Father, and unto the Son, and unto the Holy Ghost, which are one God, in a state of happiness which hath no end."

--Jette

Welcome to the Lovely Ladies of Jordan Willows 1st Ward!!

I'm so glad you decided to visit the "Desire to Believe" blog. Just the fact that you're reading this proves that something inside you wants to believe. Alma 32 tells us that this desire is a great start to an unbelievable journey.

Your mission is to let that desire work in you by experimenting upon the words that Heavenly Father prepared for you and your life. As you begin your study I want you to remember what you are holding when you take the Book of Mormon in your hands. (Go ahead, pick them up now and then keep reading...) This book is the most tangible evidence that God loves you. As you thoughtfully and prayerfully read the words contained in this book, His all-powerful love will begin to wrap around your heart until you cannot deny His devotion to you any longer.

Ladies, I want you to know the most tender feelings of my heart... Nothing has changed my life more, brought me more joy, or taught me so much as the Book of Mormon. Once you begin the "experiment" you will never be the same. You may not receive earth-shattering revelation every time you open the Book of Mormon, but if you stay consistent, God will speak to you through those pages. Test it out. Try it. See.

This blog is your outlet for any thoughts, questions, or feelings you may have as you take this journey through the scriptures.