Today I needed these thoughts, altough I have already read the CFM lesson and accompanying insights and read many many times “The Psalms of Nephi”, this perspective was inspiring that Nephi chose to not stay down in depression even though he admitted to it. He chose to remember his Redeemer instead…..this Nephi’s attitude of gratitude that you point out makes me grateful tonight because in the past for me “the wretched man that I am” didn’t seem to jive with the man of God that Nephi was. But making him more human like us is comforting and gives me hope tonight!
JuliannFebruary 7, 2024
It is a truth that many of us find ourselves in the pit of despair from time to time, wondering how we got there and wondering how we’ll ever get out. I still don’t know the magic formula but many of the things you mention surely do help. I typically end up pleading for Gods help and then I’ll hear a song, or read a text from a friend, or turn on a wonderful podcast discussing the scriptures, or read a great article like this one, things that uplift and edify and bring light to dispel the darkness. I’ve always loved Nephi’s lament. It’s where he becomes real and relatable.
Kathy SandersFebruary 6, 2024
Maurine, this subject of being conscious of our thoughts and the power they have for good or bad is one of the most important subjects in life I think! Thank you as always for articulating the power we have to choose our thoughts and the joy that can come from aligning them with the light of Christ, and the truths God has given to us. It is a true miracle how God can take our "feelings" and give us miracles to see and feel differently and more joyfully. Oh how the world needs to understand this principle of power! So much anxiety and depression would cease and joy and happiness would take its place!
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Bryan W EllsworthFebruary 8, 2024
Today I needed these thoughts, altough I have already read the CFM lesson and accompanying insights and read many many times “The Psalms of Nephi”, this perspective was inspiring that Nephi chose to not stay down in depression even though he admitted to it. He chose to remember his Redeemer instead…..this Nephi’s attitude of gratitude that you point out makes me grateful tonight because in the past for me “the wretched man that I am” didn’t seem to jive with the man of God that Nephi was. But making him more human like us is comforting and gives me hope tonight!
JuliannFebruary 7, 2024
It is a truth that many of us find ourselves in the pit of despair from time to time, wondering how we got there and wondering how we’ll ever get out. I still don’t know the magic formula but many of the things you mention surely do help. I typically end up pleading for Gods help and then I’ll hear a song, or read a text from a friend, or turn on a wonderful podcast discussing the scriptures, or read a great article like this one, things that uplift and edify and bring light to dispel the darkness. I’ve always loved Nephi’s lament. It’s where he becomes real and relatable.
Kathy SandersFebruary 6, 2024
Maurine, this subject of being conscious of our thoughts and the power they have for good or bad is one of the most important subjects in life I think! Thank you as always for articulating the power we have to choose our thoughts and the joy that can come from aligning them with the light of Christ, and the truths God has given to us. It is a true miracle how God can take our "feelings" and give us miracles to see and feel differently and more joyfully. Oh how the world needs to understand this principle of power! So much anxiety and depression would cease and joy and happiness would take its place!
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