1 nephi 20:1 - 22
how can peace be like a river? how can righteousness be like the waves of the sea?
--> the way peace comes into my life feels like a river washing over me. usually when i'm begging for peace, it's at a time when i need it the absolute most. the contrast, therefore is noticeable and comes over me like a river trickling from my head to my toes.
the waves of the sea are powerful. righteousness is a powerful force for good in the world. in church the other week, a boy got up and said, "i appreciate the influence of righteous women on other women and on men." i've been thinking a lot about this statement since then, and feel that the power of righteousness is often something we don't fully understand.
i had an interesting experience over christmas break to go to a fraternity party on new year's eve at the university of utah. this isn't meant to be a judgmental post about people that choose to attend to the fraternity lifestyle, but it's just something that i'm not comfortable with, and have chosen to stay away from. i was interested to see that as we walked around the frat house, people were physically turning away from us or walking away or hiding their head, etc. after leaving, i asked the boy i was with about this, and he said something to the effect of "they can sense your goodness" and are visibly uncomfortable with your righteousness. that took my by surprise. but i've been thinking this week about that power of a righteous woman that sticks to her standards and lives worthy of the spirit everyday. i'm far from perfect and have many, many ways i can be more righteous, but i was grateful for this reminder about the goodness that the Lord has blessed my life with, and the power that that goodness can be in the lives of others.
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