Superbowl "Hangovers"

Every year our family hosts a Superbowl party to celebrate Kelley's birthday. It's a lot of fun for him as a big football fan and this year it landed on his birthday. 

Problem is, everyone brought their own spread of goodies, the prizes for kids were all bags of candy, and basically our bodies are now full of sugar and cheese. 

This morning, my youngest is on the floor moaning. I'm weak and tired. It feels a bit like a food "hangover". 

But I'm still going to make time to study God's word. Perhaps because I need His word on hangover days. 

Here are my notes from studying in 2 Nephi:1 this morning: 

* When we obey God, He gives us promised blessings including being prospered and dwelling safely. 

* When we willingly reject the Messiah, their are also promised plagues that naturally come upon us for living in unbelief. 

* Worldly goods can be chains that keep me from coming to God - I wrote this note in 2017 and wanted to include it here because this is such an easy trap to fall into. I feel this morning that the poor food choices made last night are keeping me chained up this morning. 

* It is really cool how God can use the scriptures to inspire me to act. As I read Lehi's dying words, I felt compelled to let my siblings and adult niece and nephew know what is going on with my mom. This is the power of inviting God into my life.