My scripture for tonight is found in Mosiah 1:7. I came across this scripture while I was studying to find that I had highlighted it before, and so took a moment to read it closely:

7 And now, my sons, I would that ye should remember to search them diligently, that ye may profit thereby; and I would that ye should keep the commandments of God, that ye may prosper in the land according to the promises which the Lord made unto our fathers.

In this scripture, he (King Benjamin) is talking about them - the records; the scriptures. This verse meant a lot to me, especially as I had previously highlighted it, because it is often easy to slip into a habit of comatose reading when we should be studying our scriptures. It reminded me that it is important to take something spiritual and nourishing out of the scriptures, and that that is why we read -- it isn't just to read, it is to know. It is to learn. It is for ourselves to feel the spirit and have a break from the otherwise loud things we need to remember in daily life.

I believe we will all feel the blessings of serious scripture study when we diligently seek to feel the spirit as we read, instead of just meet a time or chapter (or even page) goal.

I leave my testimony with you,

Mallorie