Latter Day Saints Keep On Trying

I appreciate the example that we have of Nephi and his brothers going back to Jerusalem to get the brass plates. We learn so much about our human experience ,the attitudes and amount of difficulty that we may be placed in our earth life. However, the most important thing that we learn from this account is the way that we as Latter Day Saints, must keep on Trying, and the witness that Nephi gave us, " The Lord will give no commandment to the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them to accomplish the thing which He has commanded."

As we watch Nephi and his brothers go the " distance of 180 miles through hot, barren country infested anciently by many robbers, or a twelve to fourteen day trip " ( BOM Student Manual Religion 121 )

But, this is not all they suffered to follow God's instruction, they even offered all their gold, silver and all they had! After being beaten by his brothers, and being blessed by an angel appearing, Nephi does finally get the plates after three tries.

I am reminded of the beautiful talk given this past General Conference by Elder Renlund, titled
" Latter Day Saints Keep on Trying ".

We truly must go on no matter our trials, circumstances, or even temptations to take the gospel lightly...

This is what makes us His disciples, and Latter Day Saints. I am so very thankful that in the scriptures, we are given such witness that those whom do keep trying, will eventually be blessed, just as Nephi did receive the help that he needed to obtain the brass plates...

These are my two favorite quotes from this wonderful talk that was so inspiring to me!
I love my Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus Christ. I hope that I can keep trying on being the best servant that I can for Them....

I say this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

"God’s desire that Latter-day Saints keep on trying also extends beyond overcoming sin. Whether we suffer because of troubled relationships, economic challenges, or illnesses or as a consequence of someone else’s sins, the Savior’s infinite Atonement can heal even—and perhaps especially—those who have innocently suffered. He understands perfectly what it is like to suffer innocently as a consequence of another’s transgression. As prophesied, the Savior will “bind up the brokenhearted, … give … beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, [and] the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.”⁹ No matter what, with His help, God expects Latter-day Saints to keep on trying."

"My invitation to all of us is to evaluate our lives, repent, and keep on trying. If we don’t try, we’re just latter-day sinners; if we don’t persevere, we’re latter-day quitters; and if we don’t allow others to try, we’re just latter-day hypocrites.¹⁰ As we try, persevere, and help others to do the same, we are true Latter-day Saints. As we change, we will find that God indeed cares a lot more about who we are and about who we are becoming than about who we once were."

( Elder Relund , Latter Day Saints Keep On Trying, April 2015 GC )