In opposition to the way that the devil watches over and takes care of those who follow him, discussed in the previous post, we are given an example of how the Lord takes care of those who follow Him.
After Korihor died, Alma became aware of some people who had become wicked and started falling away from the right. The Zoramites, it turns out, needed some help. They were definitely worshiping, but definitely not in the manner that is pleasing to God. They were going to church once a week, declaring in front of everyone how grateful they were that they were better than other people, and then not thinking anything more about church for the rest of the week.
When Alma and those who went with him to preach the Gospel saw this, they were very sorrowful about the wicked state of their brethren, and they asked God for help in preaching to them and helping lead them back. Alma writes about how much they were watched over and protected.
"And the Lord provided for them that they should hunger not, neither should they thirst; yea, and he also gave them strength, that they should suffer no manner of afflictions, save it were swallowed up in the joy of Christ. Now this was according to the prayer of Alma; and this because he prayed in faith." (Alma 31:38)
This is how I feel when I follow Christ's example and do what I know He wants me to do. I feel strengthened and comforted. Even with this, I am for sure not perfect, and I wander off that path. I feel His strength and guidance as I try to do what I am supposed to do. I am grateful for the Savior and all that He has done for me, and I hope I can continue to work toward being the kind of person I know He wants me to be, and because of His strength and support, I know He will help me get there.
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