1 Nephi 11:1

I pondered and studied these words a lot yesterday, "after I had desired to know the things that my father had seen, and believing that the Lord was able to make them known unto me, as I sat pondering in my head...."

Yesterday I needed help with a (big) problem at work and clung to Nephi's example. I kept going back to this verse and really tried to understand it.

First, Nephi believed God was able. That alone was enough to remind me that I can't fix the problem, but God could, and if I relied on Him (trusted and exercised faith) instead of myself, then my attitude and perception of the situation could shift.

I remembered what I've been trying to apply lately - "It's not about the thing- it's about the faith."

I also wondered a lot about why Nephi asked for this? He really wanted to understand, or "know" the vision, not just see it for entertainment's sake.

As I pondered and tried to understand HIS pondering and seeking, I learned better how it all applied to me and my problem.

I did trust God, completely. Regardless of the outcome. I tried to paid attention to the small, soft promptings I've been learning to recognize, and my BIG problem was fixed by the end of the day.

The scriptures are true and God is good.

SO good.