2 Nephi 4:28- "Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul."
This soulful cry from Nephi strikes a note of my heartstrings. I love the phrase "Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul". Isn't it disheartening when we let Satan into our lives? It can be discouraging! While we may have a desire to be righteous, it is harder to live a righteous life.
What does Satan place in our heart? Fear, discouragement, doubt? We must not allow Satan to deceive us. We must rise above his lies and let our hearts rejoice in our Redeemer. Joy comes from faithfully living the gospel of Jesus Christ. It may not always be easy, but it will provide the joy that nothing else can.
I challenge you to declare with Nephi that you will "give place no more for the enemy of [your] soul". I know that as you do so, the Lord will strengthen you and give you great cause to rejoice!
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