Ether 12:4 An Anchor to my soul

"Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God."

I love how this scripture refers to our faith in action (hope) can anchor our souls.  When I think of how loud, confusing and fast the world moves around me having an anchor that keeps me grounded brings me peace and comfort.  This scripture made me think of shifting sand and being a fishermans daughter I thought of an actual anchor and how it settles on the ocean floor and keeps the vessel from drifting.  Like that boat I don't want to wander aimlessly into dark paths to be lost from the light the gospel of Jesus Christ provides.  So what keeps me anchored?  The covenants I've made with my Heavenly Father (God) it is a sure anchor that will provide safety from the storms of life, if I am faithful to the promises I made I will seek to serve others good works and glorify Him. 

Many know of the parable in Matthew 7 it speaks of building upon the rock not the sand this speaks to the most important anchor that of the Savior Jesus Christ.  He is the sure way back home, the only way to find peace and joy in this life and the next.  I also love the imagery in Matthew 14 where the ship the Apostles were traveling on is caught in a fierce storm the Savior comes to them walking on the sea and bids them good cheer and says be not afraid. 

I am so glad to have scriptures the word of God here for me to read and ponder.  There are endless jewels of knowledge to be discovered from the pages of these books.