Last week I at dinner my nephew was eating with us. As is common with most little kids...he can sometimes be picky and be a little bit of a pill. An adorable pill . . . :) At dinner my nephew did NOT want to eat whatever it was that my mom had made, no matter what I, his mom, my mom, or anyone else said. His argument?
"I ate lunch earlier!! I don't need to eat it."
Such a sad face...
This struck me and have thought a lot about it. Those of us sitting around the table heard how silly his argument was. Yes you ate earlier, but you need to keep eating regularly otherwise you will get sick and eventually die. It was a little bit funny at the time, but as I kept thinking about it, I realized how often I do that same thing in a different context.
How often do I say to myself...'I don't really need to read my scriptures' or, more likely for me, 'it's okay if I just read a little bit and skim though my scriptures tonight. I had a really good study yesterday/I will have a really good study tomorrow'. That was my attitude so often before my mission. Thankfully since my mission I have been better at my studies, but I still catch myself saying this to myself sometimes.
Just like it isn't enough to only eat food once and still be healthy, you can't neglect your scripture study and still be healthy spiritually. We are commanded to "feast upon the words of Christ" and I know that I always feel better about myself when I do.
The scriptures have been such a blessing in my life always, but especially since I have been home from my mission. I never used to believe people when they said this, because, as I said, I wasn't very good at consistent scripture study before my mission. . . but I really CAN tell a visible difference in my day when I choose to read and feast upon the words of Christ in the scriptures vs. when I choose not to. I go to work and am happy and have a smile that comes easily when I read my scriptures.
I love the scriptures...have you felt the scriptures make a difference in your life? If not...give it a try like I did. I promise that you will see a difference as soon as you start.
