Today is Day Four! And today I have perspectives on the Book of Mormon from two experts. One is very knowledgeable, and one has a name that makes him sound knowledgeable.
First, we'll hear from Neil A. Anderson:
"Certainly there are times when getting the family together to read the scriptures does not stack up as a spiritual experience worthy of a journal entry. But we must not be deterred. There are special times when the spirit of a son nor daughter is just right and the power of these great scriptures goes down into their heart like fire. As we honor our Heavenly Father in our homes, He will honor our efforts."
And now, let's hear Isaiah's take on the Book of Mormon:
One thing that strikes me as I put this together is that Elder Anderson used to be a three-year-old boy who was perhaps more excited about tying sticks together than he was in The Book of Mormon. But his parents must have found ways to include him in their spiritual lives so that he could grow into the great man he has become. It takes a lot of work to corral my two little boys for family scriptures every morning. Sometimes they're so noisy they have to take a time out. But I've seen with the older kids how such habits become second nature over the years, and I have faith that it can happen again. Most of all, I love the principle that if we read every day together, we'll be in the right place when our kids are ready for these timeless truths to sink all the way in. If we are not consistent we may miss these golden opportunities! Keep the faith, my friends!
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