Daily Answers: By Small and Simple Things

​As the pandemic and uncertainty continues, I feel restless and stuck. This week many of my scripture study questions have been about how to repent, how to improve, how to progress, how to become unstuck. The "Come Follow Me" reading for the week included the scripture, "by small and simple things are great things brought to pass" (Alma 37:6). As I've pondered this, I realize that I need to continue to do the small and simple things and recognize the benefits of small and simple routines. My daily scripture study has kept me anchored to my Savior. The consistent structure of family prayer and scripture study has built a foundation for my children who are grown and my child left at home. The Book of Mormon is a miracle created in countless small and simple acts from those who molded the plates, inscribed the words, passed them down, preserved, hid, translated, published, and shared. My progression is guided by repenting in small and simple ways. As I ask what I need to do to repent, to turn to Christ, to be humble, the answers are to appreciate what I have, appreciate others, recognize my blessings, speak kindly. I even asked one day this week, "What are the small and simple things I need to improve?" The answer was that my current daily scripture study and revelation are a great blessing to me and I need to continue.