They That Erred in Spirit

My blog and I are alive and well again. And something else that is alive and well is my scripture study. Can I just say, some absolutely amazing spiritual confirmations and miracles have taken place in the last couple of weeks, and I know these things came only because I'm doing my best to make daily scripture study and regular temple attendance a priority. I have been so enriched.

I wanted to share something I learned in my study this morning. I began anew my study of the Book of Mormon when I got home from my mission a little over a month ago, and I'm now in the Isaiah chapters. Yes, I actually learned something from the Isaiah chapters! It's been astounding to see what the Spirit can do.

The beginning of 2 Nephi 27 talks about what it feels like to be without the guidance and comfort of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives. Isaiah is a fantastic poet and brings such imagery to his description:

"...shall be as a dream of a night vision; yea, it shall be unto them, even as unto a hungry man which dreameth, and behold he eateth but he awaketh and his soul is empty; or like unto a thirsty man which dreameth, and behold he drinketh but he awaketh and behold he is faint, and his soul hath appetite" (2 Nephi 27:3)

Have you ever felt something like this? A sense that something is missing--that no matter what you do, something about your life doesn't quite feel complete? I for sure have. And the more I've learned about life and about our Savior, Jesus Christ, the more I've come to recognize that this emptiness comes when we aren't inviting Christ into our hearts. And it's a terribly lonely feeling.

But Christ always gives us reassurance. There is no such thing as taking too long or being too far away.

"They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine." (2 Nephi 27:35)

In a general sense, this verse refers to what will happen when the Savior comes to earth again, which will be miraculous. However, I think it can also apply on an individual basis and the timing is dependent only upon our asking for Him. On an individual scale, this understanding and doctrine and comfort can be part of our lives as soon as we invite Him in.

So take a minute to ponder how you can let Him in more in your life. And I adore talking about this stuff, so feel free to share it with me.

Love,
Kelsey