Closer to Christ - Days 38-44

DAY 38

Scripture study: Alma 5

Mark and ponder: Alma 5:38

Scripture thought of the day: Matthew 6:24

Thought of the day: "One can still go to the Garden of Gethsemane, but the Lord Jesus cannot be found there, nor is he in the Garden Tomb. He is not on the road to Emmaus, nor in Galilee, nor at Nazareth or Bethlehem. He must be found in one's heart." -James E. Faust

DAY 39

Scripture study: Alma 6-8

Mark and ponder: Alma 7:23-24

Scripture thought of the day: Phillipians 4:8

Thought of the day: "While the Lord will magnify us both in subtle and dramatic ways, he can only guide our footsteps when we move our feet." -Marion G. Romney

DAY 40

Scripture study: Alma9-10

Mark and ponder: Alma 10:22-23

Scripture thought of the day: Proverbs 15:29

Thought of the day: "Being born again, comes by the Spirit of God through ordinances." -Joseph Smith

DAY 41

Scripture study: Alma 11-12

Mark and ponder: Alma 12:10

Scripture thought of the day: Ether 4:8

Thought of the day: "That man is greatest and most blessed and joyful whose life most closely approaches the pattern of Christ. This has nothing to do with earthly wealth, power, or prestige. The only true test of greatness, blessedness, and joyfulness is how close a life can come to being like the master, Jesus Christ. He is the right way, the full truth, and the abundant life." -Ezra Taft Benson

DAY 42

Scripture study: Alma 13-15

Mark and ponder: Alma 13:28

Scripture thought of the day: Corinthians 10:13

Thought of the day: "If we entertain temptations, soon they begin entertaining us.

DAY 43

Scripture study: Alma 16-18

Mark and ponder: Alma 17:2-3

Scripture thought of the day: Luke 1:37

Thought of the day: "Faith is the force of life." -Leo Tolstoy

DAY 44

Scripture study: Alma 19

Mark and ponder: Alma 19:6

Scripture thought of the day: Corinthians 4:4

Thought of the day: "If we falter and turn aside, our lamp will burn dim and finally go out when lo, the Comforter, the source of revelation, will leave us, and darkness will take its place; then how great will be the darkness." -Joseph Smith