Today being day one of Walking in Truth on Blogger, I thought it only appropriate that we talk about the title that is currently taking residence at the top of your computer screen. As a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it is my privelege and calling to walk in truth as a representative of Jesus Christ at all times. And the purpose of this blog is to invite and explain how the gospel of Jesus Christ can bring the blessings of truth to you too.
The scripture for which this blog is named is found in the Holy Bible. The New Testament; the Third Epistle of James, chapter one, verse 4. This particular scripture has special place in my family, for it was my grandpa's favorite scripture when he passed away. He left a legacy of walking in truth, and challenged his family to do likewise.
So, what does this 'walking in truth' entail? Well let's figure it out Sister Hyde style, shall we? I'm a bit of a word lover, and this verse contains 3 words that attention get. Word numero uno? Joy. Joy, although it is synonymous with happiness, implies something much greater. Joy is lasting peace and comfort. As Meriam defines it, it is well-being. Not fleeting as happiness can sometimes be. I don't know about you, but I give a constant sense of well-being an A++!
The second word is children. I think of this verse in terms of us, the children of God. We know we are His children, we are literally his offspring. (Romans 8:16) I believe that any father wants what is best for his children, and what is the best that God wants for us? Joy! (2 Nephi 2:25) Funny how that relates isn't it?
Which brings us to my third word. Walk. Or, the way that we, as children of God, find joy. We find it by walking with God. By walking in truth. Because God is truth. (John 17:17) We walk in truth by following Him. We walk in truth by loving Him. We walk in truth by keeping His commandments.
What does walking in truth entail? It entails knowing that we are children of God. It entails having faith and hope that we can have joy. Above all it entails walking, living, being the kind of person that we ourselves and God wants us to be.
Our Heavenly Father is happy when we are happy, and not just happy, but joyful. He has given us the way to find that joy and to be happy always. I know that is true. Keep trying. Keep working on walking in truth.
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