Some thoughts I had while studying my scriptures this morning that I thought were really cool.

Alma 61:13

"But behold he doth not command us that we shall subject ourselves to our enemies, but that we should put our trust in him, and he will deliver us."

This makes me think about this question:

Who's the enemy? 

What battle are we really fighting? Are we on God's side, seeking to defend our families, friends and loved ones, and bringing all souls to Christ; or are we fighting to hold on to sins and weaknesses that we don't want to give up yet?

How silly does that sound?

But it's a real thing.

I've seen and known people who would rather stay in the dark, where they think their sins and shortcomings are hidden. It can be a traumatic experience to come to church, thinking that they are in the spotlight for their imperfections.

Sometimes, I think they have a hard time accepting that they have these weaknesses and sins. To be completely honest with yourself and accept that you are imperfect

[a work in progress]

is a HARD THING, especially when it's easier to justify your behavior by blaming the situation or even other people for things that you should take accountability for.

Be 100% honest with yourself. Take accountability. Accept that you are growing and learning (as we ALL are), and then grow and learn. These sins, shortcomings and weaknesses? God will not suffer us to become subject to them. He will have us put our trust in Him, fighting our battles with Him on our side, and He will deliver us.

I think we all need to remember that.

life is good.

family is better.

God is great.