Prepare for the Second Coming

Erik Gray's Journals

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Logan, Utah

Written January 20, 2016

Reading in Helaman chapter 4 during work today....

It talks about the Nephite armies going to battle against the Lamanites. Vs 7-10 talk about fortifying the Nephite armies, and the result (or one result at least) is that they were able to regain a lot of their land from the Lamanites. Once they had regained as much ground as they could, they again fortified -  strengthened the land which they now had.

I think that is really cool - as I go and fortify my weak spots and improve the areas that are giving me the most trouble, it helps to strengthen my being, and therefore regain the Spirit that lacks if I am not worthy of it.

I remember hearing a few years ago that the setting of the book of Helaman is the preparatory time before the coming of Christ on the earth.  Therefore, it's plausible to liken this period to our day.  I like that in Helaman 4:15, it talks about repentance.  The thought came to me that what I can do now to prepare for the second coming is to repent, improve, and overcome my weak spots.

THE SCRIPTURES ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pc: Erik, January 18, 2016