Day 20 - Art Thou Only A Stranger

The Friend


And it came to pass that I
… having great desires to know
… did cry unto the Lord;
and behold he did visit me.

--1 Nephi 2:16

The Invitation …
-Read the account of the disciples walking on the road to Emmaus, found in Luke 24:13-32.

The Journey
-Learn to use the scriptures to receive personal revelation from the Lord.
-Take some time today to find a scripture that speaks to you.
-Let His Spirit abide in your heart by reflecting on that scripture throughout the day.

My Experience …
Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens. Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail and comforts flee, help of the helpless, oh, abide with me!

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day. Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away. Change and decay in all around I see; O thou who changest not, abide with me!

I need thy presence every passing hour. What but thy grace can foil the tempter’s power? Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Thru cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me!

--LDS Hymns #166 Abide with Me.

I love this hymn. I love the power behind the words. I love the spirit that penetrates my soul. I love the comfort that it brings. Often times when I find myself in darkness, I find myself singing this hymn. I find myself longing for the Savior to wrap me in His arms and to feel the peace that He brings. When I sing this hymn, I feel that comfort. I feel the Savior’s arm around me. I feel his love.

The scripture that speaks to me today is in Doctrine and Covenants 6:36
“Look unto me in every thought, doubt not, fear not.”

This scripture has significant meaning because it requires action on my part. I have to look to the Savior for help. I have to look to Him for all that He gives me. I have reach out to him. When I do reach out to Him, He is there. He has never left. He comes every time I call. Doubt not, fear not are the most comforting words to me. I love how I feel wrapped in His arms.

"I delight in the examples of those in the scriptures who walk by faith on their earthly journey. Each time I walk with Abraham and Isaac on the road to Mount Moriah, I weep, knowing that Abraham does not know that there will be an angel and a ram in the thicket at the end of that journey. We are each in the middle of our earthly path, and we don't know the rest of our own stories. But we, as Abraham, are blessed with miracles." Sister Susan W. Tanner

I know there will always be a miracle for me as long as I look, doubting and fearing not.