In my defense I did have a campout with the Young Men this weekend so that was why I missed Friday and Saturday, but I have no excuse for the rest of the time. Anyway, instead of a scripture today I wanted to post a web gem that I get from lds.org on the Book of Mormon. This is a quote from Craig C. Christensen and it exemplifies all of my feelings about the Book of Mormon. Here it is:

"I express my solemn witness that the Book of Mormon is true. It is a book that has brought about a mighty change in my life. I know that God lives. Jesus is the Christ. His gospel has been restored to the earth. President Thomas S. Monson is His prophet and living oracle at this time. The Spirit I feel as I daily read, ponder, and pray about the Book of Mormon strengthens my understanding and testimony of these things and reaffirms to me that they are true."

Craig C. Christensen, "A Book with a Promise," Ensign, May 2008, 107

My Family and I read scriptures together at night and last night we were reading out of Chapt. 9 in 2 Nephi. We got to verse 27 adn stopped because of how long of a chapter it is and how late it was. But I read ahead a little and came across this verse and I made sure that I remembered it so that I could post it today.

Behold, my beloved brethren, remember the words of your God; pray unto him continually by day, and give thanks unto his holy name by night. Let your hearts rejoice.
(2 Nephi 9:52 Book of Mormon)

Found this while reading Alma this morning. It really made me think of how grateful and humble I am for a loving Heavenly Father, for the family that I have and the loving and supporting wife that I have. It makes me truly thankful for I have.

"....then do I remember what the Lord has done for me, yea, even that he hath heard my prayer; yea, then do I remember his merciful arm which he extended towards me."
(Alma 29:10)