"Fear not little flock"

In my Rel 250 Christ and the Everlasting Gospel class, we are required to share something on a blog, email, or social media about a specific scripture and what we have learned about it. Lucky you, you get to read a few thoughts from this wee girl!  Here we go!

I read something in my scripture study that reminded me of my favorite scripture.  This is what I read: (2 Nephi 2: 25,28) 

25Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.28 And now, my sons, I would that ye should look to the great Mediator, and hearken unto his great commandments; and be faithful unto his words, and choose eternal life, according to the will of his Holy Spirit;

It reminded me of this: (D&C 6: 22-27)

 33 Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward. 34 Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail. 35 Behold, I do not condemn you; go your ways and sin no more; perform with soberness the work which I have commanded you. 36 Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.37 Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. Amen.

This means a lot to me because it is really hard for me not to fear.  I know I shouldn't, but I really do worry what people think, what my own intentions are, and just about everything else.  These scriptures are a reminder to me that I don't need to fear.  My intentions are good, and I don't need to fear what I think is good.  I also love the passages on Christ (vs 28 and 37).  He really is there for us, and he really is our Savior.  He wants us to succeed.

How to apply this: 1. Don't let fear get in the way of doing something good.  Serve someone when you think about it.  Don't hesitate.  When I hesitate to do good, I end up doing nothing at all.  2. Have faith and look to Him.  This second scripture was one that I tried (and am still trying) to ponderize.  Whenever I truly try to keep this scripture in my head and heart, the future does not seem so big and scary and far away.  He will comfort you if you turn to him and believe in Him.