![]() Alma acted on Abinadi’s teachings and went about teaching the things he had learned, baptizing many who believed on his words (see Mosiah 17:1–4 18:1–16). The prophet Alma gained his vision when he heard Abinadi boldly teaching and testifying before King Noah. There are other examples in the scriptures of those who caught the vision of the gospel and then went out to act upon that vision. Eventually, some of them made the ultimate sacrifice for their testimonies. With that vision these faithful and devoted disciples were able to do hard things as they traveled to preach the gospel and establish the Church after the Savior had departed. “To whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life” ( John 6:68), he responded. Peter’s response reflects how he had changed and had caught the vision of who the Savior was. Aware that others might also depart, Jesus inquired of the Twelve, “Will ye also go away?” ( John 6:67). There was a time when some of His disciples departed from Him because the things that they heard were hard for them. They were not experienced at first, but as they followed, they saw His example, felt His teachings, and became His disciples. He knew of their goodness and potential, and He acted to call them. The Savior saw more in those humble fishermen whom He called to follow Him than they initially saw in themselves He saw a vision of who they could become. If we are to prosper rather than perish, we must gain a vision of ourselves as the Savior sees us. How do we, amidst the challenges of our lives, gain the vision necessary to do those things that will bring us closer to the Savior? Speaking of vision, the book of Proverbs teaches this truth: “Where there is no vision, the people perish” ( Proverbs 29:18). Through fasting and prayer, they received the assurance, comfort, and peace that all would be well. They acted on this vision as they exercised their faith by seeking the Lord’s blessings. Their vision was to prepare their children for a bright future. In that spirit they began to set aside a day every week to fast and pray for us. However, with faith and determination, they pressed forward with their plan.īecause of her Latter-day Saint upbringing, my mother was familiar with the principles of fasting and prayer, and both of my parents felt that they needed the blessings of heaven to help their children. They knew that there would be unknown challenges as we were put into new surroundings. ![]() The decision to be separated from us was a difficult one for my parents, especially my mother. My father was not a member, and because of unusual circumstances that existed at that time, my parents determined that my brothers and sisters and I should leave our island home of American Samoa, in the South Pacific, and travel to the United States in order to go to school. Like all good parents, my own parents desired a bright future for their children. ![]()
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