Correlating And Complementarying

I received this verse in response to my scripture pattern post.  This type of communication builds scripture "super hero" empowerment.

Jacob 7:23

The Nephites had the scriptures and used them to feel the "love of God", verse 23.  Likewise, we too feel the "love of God" as we read the scriptures.  By correlating the scriptures with each other, it provides a complementary feature of the spirit that builds and edifies, stretching its breath and path.  Jacob implies through his writing that the scriptures were used to educate, culturally build his people, "my brother Nephi had commanded me, and he promised obedience unto the commands", and to Enos, "take these plates", and be blessed as a people, "adieu".  It is further amplified, and witnessed in poetic, chiastic form, within the last verse of chapter 7: v27:

...end of my writing
     writing (words) has been small
          reader I bid farewell
     my brethren may read my words
Brethren, adieu.

Adieu meaning from its originated and translated form...Brethren, My blessing and farewell.

Scriptural Associations

Such associations build a path, commonly known as a "chain".  A chain, linking scriptures one to another.  A path leading you to somewhere in your journey.  An answer, the choice, a solution.

True Growth And Enlightenment

Building a scriptural study pattern is a very important trait to inherit in your learning. Such an outgrowth or pattern causes your study to be a hardened habit. Pick a solid and consistent time to study. Select a timeframe, a verse, a column, a page, a chapter, 5, 10 minutes, or even an hour.. Each day you start with an Ensign article or conference talk, move onto the Sunday School reading assignment, and finish with reading from the Book of Mormon.  Scriptural topic associations, complements, connections, and cooperatives readily appear to your mind, on paper, or even a notebook. Such items tend to align even with your current circumstances. It is a true growth, and enlightened experience. A spiritual daily feeding.

A Journal

Having a journal can be very important to your family history.  Today new terminology has been added to it, a new vernacular "journaling".  I believe having and keeping a journal has three important components:

1) Create your own system. You need to build it your way- your journey, your journal. I personally like to write it in freehand. Some people like the app format- just typing and archiving it. I color highlight entries in which they could apply to #3. Some people write in a cool leather journal and tie it with a leather lash.

2) Create your own method (hear your own voice in writing it). You can be philosophical, travelsophistical, psychological, or even comical when you write- you choose. Start out with a paragraph, a page, two pages, or even a daily time limit. My kids are now making fun of me because I like to set an ambiance with candlelight when I write. I have a special pen. Write with a cool glass of lemonade or a mug of hot chocolate nearby.

3) Create a way to share your message

I have a blog to share them. They make great messages in cards- who now needs Hallmark anyway?.

Your experiences from your journal can make grand "story" entries to your FamilySearch account. I mark with with colored pencils- identifying entry topics.

When you write, think of this scripture in your mind, Alma 24:14- the "plan of salvation" is identified through your life experiences.

,"that the plan of salvation might be made known unto us as well as unto future generations."

Principle Of Action

"faith is ... the principle of action... But faith is not only the principle of action, but of power also."
Joseph Smith