Someone posted a meme on Facebook that said, "Welcome to the 20's" then showed a picture of flappers and gangsters. My first thought was, "Oh, I hope not!" The 1920s were a time of excess, lowering of moral standards, breaking social boundaries, thoughtless and careless investing. Just as pride goes before the fall, living without moral absolutes may seem wonderful, but can't be sustained. It all came crashing down on a Black Friday in October of 1929 when the stock market crashed, ushering in 10 years of an economic depression so devastating that it is remembered today.
After having studied the Book of Revelation, I fear what we are headed for will be even worse. I appreciate that the Book, though, because it keeps us focused on the eternal perspective. The Good Guys win. Those who overcome and stay true to their covenants will return home to their Father in Heaven as was His plan from the beginning.
Hang tough in tribulation. Love God and His children. Pure Christ-like love is the greatest healing power on earth. The angels message to the shepherds said, "Peace on earth, good will toward men." I think we cannot have peace on earth until we have good will toward men.
Let peace begin with me in my home. I feel with Nephi that I am weak. I invite you to read the words of Nephi, so he expressed what I am feeling better than I could ever do.
BTW: We will be studying the Book of Mormon, a book written for our time. I am excited to begin because it is a book containing the fulness of the everlasting gospel and that can lead us all to perfect vision in 2020.
Psalm of Nephi
©December 31, 2019 Dr. Kathleen Rawlings Buntin Danielson
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