And now I’m centered

Three verses and now I’m centered.

I know what’s mine to do.

“..there had been great contentions, and disturbances, and wars, and dissensions, among the people..” Yup!

“And it came to pass that there was still great contention in the land,..” Indeed.

“Nevertheless, Helaman did fill the judgment-seat with justice and equity; yea, he did observe to keep the statutes, and the judgements and the commandments of God; and he did do that which was right in the sight of God continually; and he did walk after the ways of his father, insomuch that he did prosper in the land.”  

Sometimes my head swims with all that’s happening in the world at large and my own. The list of what is mine to do is really long. 

When I read verses like this, I feel centered again and am reminded that there’s a line to walk, a thing to do, and that is to live in Gods way, to honor His son by following Him. 

The word nevertheless reminds me to focus, to embrace purpose and clarity and to not use circumstances as an excuse for behaving unjustly or choosing not do that which is right in Gods eyes. 

I find my center in Gods word. Praise God!