Micki's Musings

7/2/23 In the middle of making dinner today, I was sent on a scripture chase. The first section I opened up to was the word yoke in the Bible dictionary. I was encouraged to yoke myself to the Savior and he will lighten my load always. Next, I opened to the miracle of the widow and the oil, telling me that my physical needs will be provided for. Then, I turned to the part where the prophet Elisha blessed the woman to have a son. When the son was hurt and passed away, Elisha came and healed him. Those I love will be taken care of. Lastly, I turned to read about the army of Helamen where they had testimony given them that the Lord will give them all they need. This is what I've been asking for. This is what I've been given. As I have faith to apply it in my life, I will have all that I possibly can and more. 7/30/23 I'm on my way. I've received an opportunity to work for an attorney which will provide for my family in plenty while I continue to build my financial planning

This week, my scripture study has been on the resurrection of Jesus Christ . Our discussion during Sunday school focused partly on death and decay and how that's part of the process of life. Quite a few members of my ward are elderly, so this theme was handled a little tongue-in-cheek as many are feeling the effects of physical limitations and aging bodies and minds. We also discussed what would happen to us if the resurrection never took place. There is a scripture in 2 Nephi chapter 9 that discusses how we would essentially be in hell for the rest of our existence if we could not be resurrected. We would exist as Satan exists.  I rolled this around in my mind and wondered why even those spirits who were righteous in this life would be doomed to such misery without the resurrection, and it occurred to me that it's because they would be trapped in one state for eternity without the possibility of progression. If we did not have the opporunity to regain our bodies, we would be