Life as it is with Aliana

                                            A Bite of the Scriptures 

         
              As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I personally have been going to church every Sunday and thought that was all I needed to do to feel the spirit, grow my testimony, and receive blessings, but that was only one of the many.

              Instead, I was not getting many blessings nor growing knowledge of the scriptures because I lacked in going to Seminary and one of the curriculum is to read the scriptures and mark what you have read and daily readings. I lacked in doing so, I know now that I was lacking in school, due to lacking in not only seminary but the scriptures. I tried to go to seminary, but I was not trying hard enough. There was always an excuse that emerged into my head so I wouldn't go, that was bad!

             Looking back into those days, I should have went to Seminary. I should have read my scriptures and done more to make sure that I had enough credits for that awarding certificate.


            Now, let me tell you a moment I recently had with the Book of Mormon that has changed my life and will continue to change my life. I was sitting in my room just doing daily homework and listening to radio. I changed the channel to Christian radio, due to the music nowadays that talk about uncomfortable topics that do not fit my standards. I listened to how amazing and loving it sounded and decided to listen to some Hymn music from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, they are amazing and just the second they sang, I'll go where you want me to go, I felt the prompting to do what the Lord would want me to do, go, read, say and hear. I immediately knew, the Holy Ghost that I was confirmed and given when I was eight, told me to pick up my scriptures and read. I went for the search of my scriptures probably covered in dust. I found it and opened it reading 1 Nephi chapter 1, than 2, than 3, etc. I could not help but continue as my eyes were covered in tears of happiness and pure joy. The hardship Lehi has done to warn the people of Jerusalem to leave and repent, for Jerusalem will be destroyed because of the wickedness that lurked through every seep. They dare not listen to him and only mocked them. I felt so overwhelmed and grateful that Lehi and Nephi were so righteous and listened to the Lord's command no matter how hard it was. I cried for about three hours so overwhelmed with the spirit. I was too happy that I texted my best friends, friends, and one of my previous young woman leader from my previous ward. One of my best friends responded, "You have partook of the fruit." I immediately could not stop myself from crying happy tears.

           My testimony in the scriptures went from, "I believe..." to "I know.." that the scriptures are true as I read, pondered and prayed about it. This gospel and Scriptures have brought joy to my life and made me grow closer to my Heavenly Father. I encourage you, if you are lacking in scripture readings or would like to read the Book of Mormon, to go for it. In the end, you will be happy and let me tell you this, that bite was the sweetest, most joyous taste I have ever felt.

Love,

Aliana Fisi



Scripture:

"The tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen." 1 Nephi 1:20