Grandpa is thinking

I think all of my children had Brother Monsen for a seminary teacher. I've worked closley with him as a bishop because he has been our stake presidnet for several years. I've also been able to attend institute each Thursday evening for the last three years. President Monsen is a master teacher and he really loves the youth of the church. I will truely miss institute when I'm released on February 7th.
we have been studying the Book of Mormon this winter samester. I am a little ahead of most of you in my reading and should probably wait to share these thoughts but i feel I should do it now. When we are in any kind of contest or battle ( like church ball--where they start the fight with a prayer), we need to know our opponents stratagies and tactics for the fight. One of satans tactics is to have us think that we are really not in a battle and that "all is well in Zion". I promise you that we are in the same battle that was first faught in heaven. the battle ground has changed and some of the engagments--Satan has won. He will not however win the war. His tactics are discussed in 2nd Nephi 26,27,28. We need to recognize them and know how to respond and fight back. we need to put on and keep on, The Whole Armor of God. Another idea that I had during last nights lesson is that we are like battleships in the navy of God. It's been said that battleships are safe in harbor but that's not what their made for. We are battleships and the fight is on the high seas. It is also the safest place for a ship during the storms of life. If we fight and help others that are lost in the mist of darkness, we will be able to see the light house of the Lord. when it is time to come to harbor, we will be brought safely home. Remember God votes for you and Satan votes against you and YOU have the deciding vote! Grandpa O