Be Prepared

I've been thinking a lot about "being prepared" lately. I came across a story in the Book of Mormon that illustrated the importance to me.  Moroni- a great leader and warrior knows his people are going to be attacked. Not only does he prepare himself, but he prepares his people as well. Preparations such as huge amounts of earth moved to build large walls with trenches around the cities were built. When the Lamanite army came to attack them they were taken back by how prepared the Nephites were. In disappointment they left to try another city, only to find the same thing. We read

And thus were the Nephites prepared to destroy all such as should attempt to climb up to enter the fort by any other way, by casting over stones and arrows at them.

Thus they were prepared, yea, a body of their strongest men, with their swords and their slings, to smite down all who should attempt to come into their place of security by the place of enterence and thus were they prepared to defend themselves against the Lamanites. Alma 49:19-20

Because of their preparedness the Lamanite army was not able to overtake them. Not only were they prepared, they were ready to defend themselves against Anything that might attempt to enter their city. It made me think-
How prepared am I? What am I willing to do to prepare my self against the dangers that come into my life? Is my wall high enough? Do I have the nesessarey equipment to fight anything off that may attempt to harm me?

I know blessings come from being prepared. And in the Nephites case being prepared saved their lives.

We have a Moroni on the earth today. His name is President Thomas S. Monson. He is the Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. He receives direct direction from Heavenly Father that if listened to will prepare you for any and all danger that may attempt to harm you.

Blessings of the Priesthood

The other day I was able to feel of the spirit while listening to a priesthood blessing being given. It made me realize how grateful I am to have to priesthood restored on the earth again and to be able to receive the blessings that come from it. As I got onto facebook that day- just a little while after- I went to mormon.org and saw the mormon message of the priesthood so I thought I would share it.

It is my testimony that we have the priesthood restored back onto the earth in it's fullness today. The same priesthood Jesus Christ gave to his Apostles! How grateful I am to the worthy Priesthood holders who honor the priesthood they hold. That keep themselves clean to be ready and willing to bless those in need. I know the priesthood has been restored for our benefit and if we will have the faith and take advantage of it miracles will happen.