The Lord emphasized to Martin Harris that we need to focus on our "daily walk," living every day according to the counsel we have received. Two essential components of our daily walk with Him are prayer and gratitude.
Mourning
Jesus said, "Blessed are all they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." Mourning is an expression of love. When we open our hearts to others, we feel their sorrow, and we miss them when they are gone. Mourning is an integral part of love.
“I Am Mormon”
Mormon tells us three things when he introduces himself in 3 Nephi 5: 1. The origin and significance of his name 2. His calling and purpose 3. His multigenerational perspective
Exquisite
Alma described his pain and his joy using the same word: exquisite, which means "in the highest degree." Lehi taught that we cannot feel joy if we feel no misery. Maybe our sorrows expand our hearts, making room for us to feel more joy.
“See, Here Is Water”
The eunuch said to Peter, "See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?" Alma made a similar invitation to his people. We can emulate this action-orientation in our daily decisions by acknowledging what's possible and identifying roadblocks.
Bearing Burdens
Three lessons about carrying burdens from Alma's people and Limhi's people: 1. Burdens are lighter when we carry them together. 2. Sometimes, we need to accept our burdens gracefully. 3. A burden can be a blessing.
The Waters of Mormon
The waters of Mormon were a beautiful place for those who "came to the knowledge of their Redeemer" there. We can all be grateful for sacred places, including our church buildings, where we have been able to grow closer to God.
Burdens
Isaiah called some of his prophecies "burdens." They described difficult times ahead. The scriptures teach us how to manage our burdens: 1. Share them with each other. 2. Don't add to others' burdens. 3. Accept the burdens Jesus offers us.
Belonging
One of the purposes of the Book of Mormon is to assure us that we belong, that because of "the covenants of the Lord," we "are not cast off forever." Jesus taught that we belong to the covenants God made with our ancestors, and that He will not forget us.
Knit Together
Paul wanted church members in Colossae to have interconnected lives, so that they could comfort one another and learn the gospel together. Alma wanted the same for his people. Both of them expressed this unity in the same way: "hearts knit together."