3rd Nephi 12:3-9, 14-16

I love this part of the Book of Mormon. Starting here in 3rd Nephi chapter 12 we get to read once again the words that we know and love from the New Testament. The Savior has come to teach another group of people.

After having finished yesterday's post and realizing that great desire I have in my heart to be a peacemaker, I was touched as I opened my scriptures and discovered a verse on that page that I had previously highlighted in red. It was about peacemakers - just what I needed.

Chapter 12 of 3rd Nephi is a repeat of the Sermon on the Mount - words that always touch my heart and soul.

Blessed are the poor in spirit who come unto me for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

And again, blessed are all day that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

And blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled with the holy ghost.

And blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

And blessed are all the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

And blessed are all the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.

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Verily, verily, I say unto you, I give unto you to be the light of this people. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.

Behold, do men light a candle and put it under a bushel? May, but on a candlestick, and it giveth light to all that are in the house; 

Therefore let your light so shine before this people, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

In the midst of a cacophony of words every day on the news and on the internet, here, in the scriptures with the words of the Savior, I can relax and enjoy a feast that lift my spirits and feeds my soul!