Lessons in Alma Chapter 38

5 And now my son, Shiblon, I would that ye should remember, that as much as ye shall put your trust in God even so much ye shall be delivered out of your trials, and your troubles, and your afflictions, and ye shall be lifted up at the last day.

As Much As. . . Even So Much

This is an amazing promise. I have experienced this in my own life. I don't think it means that the Lord will act exactly the way we would like him to. He will deliver us in the way that he sees fit, but we will know that it is through his hand that we were delivered. When the Lord moves mountains for you, you know it.

10 . . . I would that ye would be diligent and temperate in all things.

11 See that ye are not lifted up unto pride; yea, see that ye do not boast in your own wisdom, nor of your much strength.

12 Use boldness, but not overbearance; and also see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love; see that ye refrain from idleness.

I was struggling tonight with the facts of my son’s life, how sad I am that he is still failing courses in school, etc. It is difficult to know how much is the right amount of pressure, and what my part is in helping him to succeed. I was reading in Alma 38 before I went to bed and found these verses. I thought it was very to the point and seemed to meet my needs and answer some of my questions. I was glad for the inspiration. Everything in life can be a struggle - and it goes back a lot to verse 5 - when we trust in the Lord, he will show us the way and deliver us.