Nephi asked some very poignant questions of his brothers Laman and Lemuel. These same questions are applicable to me, today. I should be asking these same questions on a daily or weekly basis:
- Am I being hard in my heart?
- Am I being blind in my mind?
- Am I hearkening unto the word of the Lord?
- Have I forgotten the things I have seen and felt before?
- Have I forgotten what great things the Lord hath done for me?
- Have I forgotten that the Lord is able to do all things according to his will, if I exercise faith in him?
I prefer to turn it around to make the personal interview questions more encouraging and uplifting:
- What have I done to soften my heart? Do I desire to know the mysteries of God? Am I praying to God daily with a sincere heart, asking Him to soften my heart? (1 Nephi 2:16)
- What have I done to see more clearly the Lord's way? Am I learning and studying God's laws so my mind is protected against the teachings of the world and its influences on my thinking and behavior?
- What have I done to hearken unto the word of the Lord? Am I allowing the word of the Lord to move me to action?
- Have I taken time to remember the things I have seen and felt by the power of the Holy Ghost? They say, "Time heals all wounds," but I say time also fades all feelings. Am I immersing myself daily in the Spirit so I can reaffirm those experiences I have had in the past; and am I seeking after new experiences to increase my faith and dedication towards Him?
- Have I taken time to ponder on the great things the Lord has done for me? What have I done to exercise faith in the Lord? Do I have an attitude of gratitude? Am I writing down the tender mercies I've received from Him?
- Have I exercised faith by leaning on the Lord and His Atonement? Do I have faith and trust in Him? Do I really believe that He will accomplish what He has promised me?
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