Sure, they complained about it. ⁣

But they still ate the miraculous manna from heaven. Every day. ⁣

“Manna” is usually compared to the “daily” gospel stuff we are asked to do. ⁣

Prayer. Scripture study. Pondering. Service. ⁣

If we use this analogy, then technically, the Israelites WERE doing all those things each day. ⁣

They LOOKED like they were obedient!

But what was their attitude about it?⁣

“There is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.” (Numbers 11:6)⁣

They had completely lost their GRATITUDE for the daily miracles.⁣

They interacted with God so consistently that they forgot to feel grateful for the interactions.

So are we forgetting how miraculous it is to have scriptures?⁣

What a miracle it is that we even have access to these ancient texts?⁣

What a miracle it is that we can be taught and guided by their words?⁣

What a miracle it is that we are able to approach the God of all the universe in individual prayer?⁣

Here’s what I’ve found:⁣

When I remember what a miracle each of these daily touch points are, I can’t help but feel overwhelming gratitude. ⁣

And when I feel that gratitude, I am more likely to actually study my scriptures or say my prayers. ⁣

Gratitude is a beautiful motivation to interact with the divine each day. ⁣

I am grateful for all the ways I get to connect with heaven each day.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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My complex body needs constant nourishment to continue functioning properly. 

And if I stop nourishing it, even for a few hours, I feel the effects, right away.

The Israelites wandering in the wilderness faced a daunting problem:

They couldn’t find regular sources of food.

The Lord provided a miracle for them, supplying them with manna every morning. 

“He . . . fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live.” (Deuteronomy 8:3)

This manna that the Israelites enjoyed daily is a perfect representation of Jesus.

We, too, can find constant nourishment to our souls and spirits as we read, listen to, study, or ponder on the words of Christ every single day.

It is an absolute miracle that we can so easily find Jesus’ words.

But let’s make sure we aren’t overlooking this miracle, accidentally starving our spiritual appetites.

Feast upon the words of Christ each day. 

“I think it’s not by chance God has created us in a way that we have to have daily physical sustenance. …The spiritual need for sustenance is equally strong. It comes not in drinking water and eating food, but in our constant, daily efforts of communion with God.” – D. Todd Christofferson

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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Sure, they complained about it.

But they still ate the miraculous manna from heaven. Every day.

“Manna” is usually compared to the “daily” gospel stuff we are asked to do.

Prayer. Scripture study. Pondering. Service.

(Cue the guilt.)

If we use this analogy, then technically, the Israelites WERE doing all those things each day.

But what was their attitude about it?

“There is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.” (Numbers 11:6)

They had completely lost their GRATITUDE for the daily miracles.

They interacted with God so consistently that they forgot to feel grateful for the interactions.

So are we forgetting how miraculous it is to have scriptures?

What a miracle it is that we even have access to these ancient texts?

What a miracle it is that we can be taught and guided by their words?

What a miracle it is that we are able to approach the God of all the universe in individual prayer?

Here’s what I’ve found:

When I remember what a miracle each of these daily touch points are, I can’t help but feel overwhelming gratitude.

And when I feel that gratitude, I am more likely to actually study my scriptures or say my prayers.

Gratitude is a beautiful motivation to interact with the divine each day.

I am grateful for all the ways I get to connect with heaven each day.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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