15 Minute Scripture Challenge

I will always treasure the simple words of the Primary song, "Search, Ponder, and Pray."

I love to read the Holy Scriptures, and every time I do
I feel the Spirit start
to grow within my heart-
a testimony that they’re true.
Search, ponder and pray are the things that I must do.
The Spirit will guide
and deep inside,
I’ll know the scriptures are true.

     This is the essence of Moroni's promise.  In Moroni 10:3-4, Moroni exhorts us that when we read the Book of Mormon, that we should ponder it in our hearts, and "ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true."  If we pray sincerely with faith, God promises us that "by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things."
     I challenge each member of our branch who can read to read the scriptures at least 15 minutes each day.  If we use these 15 minutes or more each day to read the scriptures consistently every day, to ponder about God's mercy and the significance of the scriptures in our lives, and to pray for the Spirit to guide us, then the Gospel principles will sink deep into our hearts, the Holy Spirit will sustain us through our trials, and our testimonies will grow stronger.  May we do so throughout this coming year and through our whole lives.