January 6th Reading Assignment
Daily Reading Question
What impresses you about how Lehi responded to Sariah’s complaining?
What can we learn from Lehi’s response to Sariah?
Please feel free to share anything that stuck out to you.
What Are You Thinking
Please feel free to share anything that stuck out to you.
What Are You Thinking
It's good to see human reactions in the scriptures because it helps us relate. I can relate to Sariah's response. I think it is totally natural. But what stuck out to me, is the value of having a righteous spouse to buoy us up in times we are struggling.
ReplyDeleteLehi helped Sariah through her hard time by bearing testimony. I'd like to think that there were days that Sariah helped Lehi when he was struggling too. Lehi is a good example to us that when hard times come, we need to grow closer to the Lord, instead of turning away from him.
What impresses me is how Lehi is humble and not prideful! After Sariah says you are a visionary man and she complains, he just responds to her in love by not getting defensive or angry. He doesn't blame others or God for anything, he recognizes himself and how he is a visionary man and he doesn't deny what God has done. I admire their examples because it makes me reflect on my own life. How am I going to react to others even if I don't agree with them? Am I going to be supportive and not get angry, offended, be negative, blame or criticize others? It's easier said than done at times but it's so important to have strong relationships with others!
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ReplyDeleteLehi sees that God is in control, and testifies. I love that we see this human side of Sariah too. She had left the comforts of her home, and she thought 4 of her sons were dead. When times are hard, I think it is normal and ok to feel discouraged. These emotions make us human. In looking at the footnotes for "complained" it went to murmuring--which denotes disobedience, and ingratitude. I feel that as Sariah was worried and overwhelmed and feeling ungrateful for her circumstances, Lehi was reminding her of not only his testimony, but what they needed to be grateful for. It's a good reminder to keep gratitude in our hearts even at the hardest times, but realize that having hard days and days of ingratitude are inevitable, and we need to strive to just do our best.
ReplyDeleteLehi was never rude, loud, angry, or even upset with Sariah. He was able to bear testimony of his faith in God and comfort her with his testimony. I am so thankful for the opportunity to communicate with those we love. To feel comfortable enough to go to someone and share concerns with that person,knowing that they will listen and comfort us. Sariah felt that comfortable with her husband to talk with him about her concerns. I want those I love to feel that comfort when they come to me with concerns, and know that I will listen and do my best to comfort them in their time of trial. I love this sweet and tender example of what true love really is.
ReplyDeleteToo often we respond to someone's angry accusation with anger in turn. I think it's a natural response to try and defend ourselves or our position. I loved Lehi's response to an angry and fearful Sariah. He listened to her, he acknowledged her fears , and then he responded with compassion, love, and assurance in the Lord. How different our relationships with others could be if we responded as he did. Wonderful talk to go with this scripture. Thank you for posting this!
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