Receiving Help

   In the book of Mosiah there is a group of Nephites placed under bondage by the Lamanaites. In Mosiah 21: 5 we read that it was impossible for them to deliver themselves from bondage. Nonetheless they attempt to fight against their oppressors the Lamanites not only once but three times! Each time they fail miserably and many of the Nephites are killed as they are not capable of contending with such a foe. We often find ourselves in similar situations, although we contend spiritually rather than physically. Sin is our constant enemy and often times we think that we can deliver ourselves out of this "bondage". The bondage of sin includes having actually committed a serious sin or merely resisting the day to day temptations. Either way we cannot deliver ourselves out of either one, at least not alone. In Mosiah 21: 14 the Nephites humble themselves and turn to the Lord to deliver them form their bondage. As they do so the Lord hears them and helps them to flee to safety and freedom. Similarly, as we turn to the Lord he will be able to deliver us from our modern day bondage. As we ask in humble prayer we will receive forgiveness for our sins and strength to resist temptation.