Infinite and Intimate

3 Nephi has always been one of my favorite books in The Book of Mormon because of the focus on Christ. In this book Jesus Christ visits the Americas. It is so sacred and beautiful to read. 3 Nephi 11:15 states,"And it came to pass that the multitude went forth, and thrust their hands into his side, and did feel the prints of the nails in his hands and in his feet; and this they did do, going forth one by one until they had all gone forth, and did see with their eyes and did feel with their hands, and did know of a surety and did bear record, that it was he, of whom it was written by the prophets, that should come." I love the phrase "one by one". It shows that Christ has time for each individual. Brother Griffin shared an amazing insight with our class while studying this verse. He bore his testimony that Christ is not only the infinite atoner, but also the intimate atoner. When we see Jesus Christ again everybody is going to get a one-on-one experience with Him. This scripture has given me so much comfort this past week and my testimony of the atonement has been strengthened. It is not just a broad, foreign concept that we hear about over the pulpit. The atonement is real and it is for each of us individually. This is such a beautiful verse and it has helped me to have a greater understanding of Gods love for each of us individually.

In His Strength I Can Do All Things

The scriptures Alma 26: 11-12 have been a huge blessing in my life this past week. "I do not boast in my own strength, nor in my own wisdom; but behold, my joy is full, yea, my heart is brim with joy, and I will rejoice in my God. Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many might miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever." Stumbling upon this scripture reminded me that I am nothing without God. I feel extremely blessed to be able to do so many things here at BYU but I could do none of it without my Heavenly Father. I am nothing without him. I am so thankful for the power that He gives me to be able to succeed. I know that the things I am accomplishing are because of His strength, not mine. Each and every day Heavenly Father helps me and gives me the tools I need and I am so thankful for Him and His perfect love.

A Perfect Knowledge

This week I wrote a paper for my Book of Mormon class about a question that had come to my mind. I searched many scriptures and websites and still wasn't able to come up with a clear answer. I honestly was a tiny bit frustrated about it. Later in class we studied Alma 32. Verse 21 states "And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true." How perfect for me to stumble upon this verse during this time. We need to be ok with not having a perfect knowledge of things, for that is where faith comes in. Heavenly Father hasn't revealed everything to us yet, and He does so in our best interest. He loves us so much and I'm thankful for this simple reminder to trust Him.