BOM

At church, this last Sunday, our Gospel Essentials class was about the scriptures and why they're important in our lives. I guess it really stuck with David, because the next day, he came home from work and offered me a challenge to read the entire Book of Mormon, aloud, together, in one month! I accepted and we immediately began studying. Each day, we have to read a minimum of nine chapters in order to make our goal. I can say it definitely is a challenge, but more than anything, it's been a blessing, and we've only been reading for three days.
Lately, David and I have really been struggling with our patience for Lilly. She is constantly testing her boundaries with us and throws loud, mean tantrums when she doesn't get her way. She's also learning to sleep in a toddler bed and hardly eats the food we give her. With a new baby coming and with all the illness I've been dealing with, I become anxious and overwhelmed quite easily; I feel like I have no energy or physical capability to handle her behavior. By reading the B.O.M. diligently, David and I are praying that Heavenly Father will give us more patience and love.
I was called to be an advisor in the Young Women program in our ward back in November and again, because of the pregnancy and related illnesses I haven't been able to attend to or fulfill my calling as fully as I've wanted to. David is the Elders Quorum Secretary and has a difficult time calling members because of his busy schedule. By reading the B.O.M. we are hoping Heavenly Father will help us have the time and energy to fulfill our callings the way we would like to.
Lastly, we want to have the spirit with us and within our home more noticeably. We would like to receive inspiration, comfort and guidance from our Heavenly Father, and we believe that by reading the B.O.M. He will provide our family with such.
I'm grateful for a husband who encourages me to become better and who has such a strong testimony of the Lord's true gospel.

By March fourth I will write another post to share my experiences about this challenge again. And anyone who feels prompted to take up this challenge or one like it should do so! I'd love to hear how reading the scriptures has benefitted your life as well.