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Joy

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1 Nephi 8:12 And as I partook of the fruit thereof it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy; wherefore, I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also; for I knew that it was desirable above all other fruit. Joy is a natural reaction to that which is good. When we know we have found a source of nourishment that is pleasing, we rejoice in the anticipated health and strength we will derive from it. How much deeper, richer, and more satisfying is our joy when we find spiritual nourishment, even the Bread of Life and the Living Water which never faileth.

The Promised Land

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1 Nephi 7:13 And if it so be that we are faithful to him, we shall obtain the land of promise; and ye shall know at some future period that the word of the Lord shall be fulfilled concerning the destruction of Jerusalem; for all things which the Lord hath spoken concerning the destruction of Jerusalem must be fulfilled. The promised land is always a symbol for exaltation. Exaltation is based on faithfulness. Now, faithfulness is not flawless execution. I make many mistakes and fall into many temptations on my way to the promised land of the celestial kingdom. But if I am faithful, I will repent through the atonement of Christ and seek His redemption. By Christ's atonement, He will justify me and sanctify me. I will be worthy of the promise of exaltation because Christ will make me worthy. That is my faith. The promise of God to his faithful followers is that all things will work in their favor. They will be saved, and the wicked will receive justice. Nevertheless, I may have to wai...