I wanted to focus on prayer last night, so we read this during family scripture study in Enos from the Book of Mormon:

 16 And I had faith, and I did cry unto God that he would preserve the records; and he covenanted with me that he would bring them forth unto the Lamanites in his own due time.
 17 And I, Enos, knew it would be according to the covenant which he had made; wherefore my soul did rest.
 18 And the Lord said unto me: Thy fathers have also required of me this thing; and it shall be done unto them according to their faith; for their faith was like unto thine.
 19 And now it came to pass that I, Enos, went about among the people of Nephi, prophesying of things to come, and testifying of the things which I had heard and seen.

Now, if I am reading about Enos’s experience correctly, he received his C&E – or the pre-cursor to that event while praying in the wilderness.  Yet, he went about testifying of the promises he received there and prophesying.  I assume he still had that spirit about him for some time after having a brush with the divine.  I know I have on minor events – less than this.  So, he went about strengthening others….

Here was his moment with the Lord:

4 And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens.

 5 And there came a voice unto me, saying: Enos, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou shalt be blessed.
 6 And I, Enos, knew that God could not lie; wherefore, my guilt was swept away.
 7 And I said: Lord, how is it done?
 8 And he said unto me: Because of thy faith in Christ, whom thou hast never before heard nor seen. And many years pass away before he shall manifest himself in the flesh; wherefore, go to, thy faith hath made thee whole.

Just had to point that out to those who doubt whether or not to share.  In fact – other than things we are forbidden to share, it has always been my understanding that we lose what we have been given and receive no more if we hide it under a bushel.  Did I not read that parable right?  So, if you do not have these things for yourself, please do not shut others down when they share and encourage.  Instead repent, and with holy envy in your hearts, seek after them for yourselves with yearning, fasting and prayer.  Maybe, just maybe – the Lord will see fit to manifest Himself to you.

I again host this song.  I play almost daily to remind me of that yearning we should all have:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Flgr_2CPTv4

I like the photo chosen.  A contemplative shot looking into the light – in an Enos-like forest setting.

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I wanted to focus on prayer last night, so we read this during family scripture study in Enos from the Book of Mormon:

 16 And I had faith, and I did cry unto God that he would preserve the records; and he covenanted with me that he would bring them forth unto the Lamanites in his own due time.
 17 And I, Enos, knew it would be according to the covenant which he had made; wherefore my soul did rest.
 18 And the Lord said unto me: Thy fathers have also required of me this thing; and it shall be done unto them according to their faith; for their faith was like unto thine.
 19 And now it came to pass that I, Enos, went about among the people of Nephi, prophesying of things to come, and testifying of the things which I had heard and seen.

Now, if I am reading about Enos’s experience correctly, he received his C&E – or the pre-cursor to that event while praying in the wilderness.  Yet, he went about testifying of the promises he received there and prophesying.  I assume he still had that spirit about him for some time after having a brush with the divine.  I know I have on minor events – less than this.  So, he went about strengthening others….

Here was his moment with the Lord:

4 And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens.

 5 And there came a voice unto me, saying: Enos, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou shalt be blessed.
 6 And I, Enos, knew that God could not lie; wherefore, my guilt was swept away.
 7 And I said: Lord, how is it done?
 8 And he said unto me: Because of thy faith in Christ, whom thou hast never before heard nor seen. And many years pass away before he shall manifest himself in the flesh; wherefore, go to, thy faith hath made thee whole.

Just had to point that out to those who doubt whether or not to share.  In fact – other than things we are forbidden to share, it has always been my understanding that we lose what we have been given and receive no more if we hide it under a bushel.  Did I not read that parable right?  So, if you do not have these things for yourself, please do not shut others down when they share and encourage.  Instead repent, and with holy envy in your hearts, seek after them for yourselves with yearning, fasting and prayer.  Maybe, just maybe – the Lord will see fit to manifest Himself to you.

I again host this song.  I play almost daily to remind me of that yearning we should all have:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Flgr_2CPTv4

I like the photo chosen.  A contemplative shot looking into the light – in an Enos-like forest setting.

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