I've been wanting to paint this for years. The original looks much better than the photo of it, I think. One of these days, I'll figure out how to take accurate photos of my work. Until then, you'll have to just be surprised when you see them in person. I've named this one "The River Valley, 1 Nephi 2:9-10". It reminds me of when Lehi and his family and friends have been traveling through the wilderness for years and come upon this beautiful valley with a river running through it. He tells his oldest son, Laman, who has real struggles with his testimony, that he wishes that he'd be like the river "running into the fountain of all righteousness". He then tells his other rebellious son that he wishes that he'd be like the valley, "firm and steadfast, and immovable in keeping the commandments of the Lord!" This peaceful scene makes me think of the peace that you can have when you're doing what's right. Your life may never be perfect or without trials, but you can have the peace that only God can give you through doing the things that He would have you do.
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