The Lord knows us better than we know ourselves. That's why He asks us to trust Him. What can you do to increase your trust and confidence? 

The Jaredites were on their way to the promised land and found themselves on the shore of the sea. It was a stop not a destination, but it was still a good place to land. In fact, given the choice, they might have decided that this was good enough.

But the Lord had other plans. He knew their promised land and blessings were on the other side of the ocean. He taught them in no uncertain terms to "Never Settle for Less."

He is teaching us the same thing. Don't settle for less than what God has in store for you. You're never regret it. 

Being a peacemaker can be a difficult role to play in our contentious world. But it is needed now more than ever. As we reach out to others, appreciate their differences, and work together, united in compassion, we can have a positive impact on the world. 

Being united with others is important to have peace in our lives. But being united with compassion for a worthy cause is crucial for serving God and others.

As we reach out in compassion to those around us, we will experience greater peace and love and light. All of which are badly needed in our world today. 

Zion, as described in the scriptures, refers to the "pure in heart" - those who are open and willing to hearken to the word of the Lord. On the other hand, is Babylon, where those who have no need for God reside.

On any given day, we may find ourselves in either or both of these places! And there may be times when we feel that Zion is far out of reach. But when we trust in our God and His Son, Jesus Christ, we can find our way to this Holy Place more often than not. 

Have you ever felt darkness closing in around you? When circumstances or people or life seem to let you down at every turn? When we focus on Jesus Christ and the Light that He can provide, we can endure anything that comes our way. It may not be easy, but with His help, it will be possible. 

What signs are you exposed to throughout your day? Ones that lead to the Lord and His Church or away from it? Without access to our spiritual GPS, the gift of the Holy Ghost, it can be difficult to navigate today's world.

President Russel M. Nelson said, "In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost." Let's hold to this precious Guide to know what the Lord would have us do and be. 

Remember those pinky promises you made as a child? A secret sign that you and a friend would be true to one another and the promises made to each other. There was peace and reassurance that our secret was safe.

When it comes to the Lord, we can be certain that He will fulfill what He has promised because God's Word is sure and He does not lie. 

The brother of Jared, as recorded in the Book of Ether in the Book of Mormon. described his experience in asking the Lord to touch 16 stones, to illuminate them to give light as they crossed the waters to their promised land.

How can the Lord help you, to give you light, as you cross your own darkness? Come with me as we explore the power of light to dispel the darkness we may encounter in our lives.