Divine Discontent

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1. Acts 10:38

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   The world often uses a feeling of discontent as an excuse for self-absorption, for turning our thoughts inward and backward and dwelling individually on who I am, who I am not, and what I want.

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2. Moroni 7:13

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   “that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; wherefore, every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired

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3. 1 Corinthians 13:8

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   Whether they are direct promptings or just impulses to help, a good deed is never wasted, for “charity never faileth”—and is never the wrong response.

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4. 2 Nephi 32:5

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   Sisters, you and I can plead for the Holy Ghost to show us “all things what [we] should do,” even when our to-do list already looks full.

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5. Hebrews 4:16

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   Of course, all of us will fall short of our divine potential, and there is some truth in the realization that alone we are not enough.

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6. Ether 12:27

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   The surprising truth is that our weaknesses can be a blessing when they humble us and turn us to Christ.

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7. Matthew 14:13

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   In fact, Jesus’s miracles often begin with a recognition of want, need, failure, or inadequacy.

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8. Mark 6:31

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   In fact, Jesus’s miracles often begin with a recognition of want, need, failure, or inadequacy.

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9. Luke 9:10

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   In fact, Jesus’s miracles often begin with a recognition of want, need, failure, or inadequacy.

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10. John 6:1

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    In fact, Jesus’s miracles often begin with a recognition of want, need, failure, or inadequacy.

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11. John 6:9

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    In fact, Jesus’s miracles often begin with a recognition of want, need, failure, or inadequacy.

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12. James 1:5

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    Well, Joseph did something.

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1. Jesus the Christ

   Chapter 12: Early Incidents in Our Lord’s Public Ministry

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   • John 6:1

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     In Jesus the Christ:

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     Sea of Galilee.—This, the largest body of fresh water in Palestine, is somewhat pear-shape in outline and measures approximately thirteen miles in extreme length on a northerly-southerly line and between six and seven miles in greatest width.

2. Jesus the Christ

   Chapter 14: Continuation of Our Lord’s Ministry in Galilee

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   • Acts 10:38

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     “Some days” after the healing of the leper, Jesus was again in Capernaum.

3. Jesus the Christ

   Chapter 21: The Apostolic Mission, and Events Related Thereto

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   • Luke 9:10

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     Upon the completion of their missionary tour, the apostles rejoined the Master and reported to Him both what they had taught and what they had done by way of authoritative ministration.