Monday, January 25, 2016

"I did liken all scriptures unto [me], that it might be for [my] profit and learning" (1 Nephi 19:23)

During my scripture study I had an insight that was simple and personal. I have read and known to put my own name in the scriptures to make them more personal from when I took seminary years ago. I remember reading for the first time, "I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning" (1 Nephi 19:23). I was really excited about doing it. Since then, I often put my own name in place of other names when studying the scriptures. Well, to put "I" or "me" in the right place makes a big difference and not just my own name. I know making this little change will affect the way I focus on the sacrament each week. Here is what I read and applied:
"O God, the Eternal Father, [I] ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to [my soul] who [partakes] of it, that [I] may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that [I] am willing to take upon [me] the name of thy Son, and always remember Him and Keep His commandments which He has given [me]; that [I] may always have His Spirit to be with [me]. Amen." (D&C 20:77)
"O God, the Eternal Father, [I] ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this [water] to [my soul] who [drinks] of it, that [I] may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for [me]; that [I] may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that [I] do always remember Him, that [I] may have His Spirit to be with [me]. Amen" (D&C 20:79)
 I know that as we make the scriptures more personal when we apply them to ourselves individually we are given more personal guidance, personal revelation, and personal help in our daily lives. This I testify.
Two young men in suits stand near a sacrament table with their heads bowed while a third offers the prayer for the sacrament bread.
It applies to us individually
(image found here)

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