An Inheritance of the Lord

As an inheritance of the Lord
Each child is as a nation
Awaiting to be trained and adored
By both parents in station

That little child on the street
 With scabies, rags, and all
Ought not to have naked feet
And ought to be trained up tall

My prayer to the Lord
Concerns the family
That His work will roll forth
For each home... happily

And a little child shall lead them
President Boyd K. Packer
April Ensign, 2012, 6

Endless Chatter

Oh, endless chatter
That really doesn't matter
I wish that you would flee
That I might better be

L-O-V-E Petals

With a letter on each petal
This beautiful flower spells well of
How you are, indeed, special
For you are the very essence of love

L is for the life you bring
O is for hearts and doors opening
V  is for versatility
E is for everything you mean  to me

A Mother is...

A mother is as soft as a rose
Her kiss tickles my wee nose
Her sweet lullabies tenderly teach
As her eyes speak of love with each

A mother is as warm as a throw
As a snuggle safe to know
On her lap her arms wrap me up close
And I stay awake...well almost

Can I Stand Content- Alone?

Saved...Can  I be content?

When, in all I do, I stand alone?

No! For others I lament

Who've fallen away or never known ...

The sweet savor of mercy

The promise of much to come

The answers to  life's searching

The stirring of the bosom

I stand as but one and wait
With the Lord's help, I search
Who is struggling as of late?

And is longing for church?

For a light at the end of the road

For peace and rest from the storm

For a lightening of their load

Who is searching for the Lord?

 

 

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A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race. This has been your [the Twelve ... Joseph Comes to Know God · The Book of Mormon ...

Pondering conference- I was left with this overwhelming weight of what now lays undone- those who've fallen away.  Heavenly Father's daughters....sons 


I am a bit of a goof ball.  Not someone other's listen to for life's answers or advice.  Does anyone else feel this way?  Then, at our Ward Conference the Bishop said he had a perfect family- perfect for him.  He stands alone- with siblings, parents, and family members all struggling and at this time not enjoying the fulness of the gospel.   He stands alone and every once in a while, one, here and there comes close to searching, almost.... and he waits...with the Lord.

Prayer Awaits

The duty of each man
Is to ask of the Lord for help
Believing that He can
For man can't be led by himself

Strength and blessings await
Through every humble prayer
Be not one who hesitates
Place yourself in God's care

Her Face of Evil

Her face of evil is bitter
Selfish, cankered, and dark
Using control to look better
She stirs up trouble to seem smart

Jesus Heals a Possessed Man

http://youtu.be/Tok4btrh-kA
Beware!  That which you follow
Does enter the heart.
Be filled with love, allow
The Lord to impart

You All be Sweet

You all be sweet
It is a good day
Life is a treat
Dessert's on the way

My mom grew up in Tennessee and she says, "You all be sweet"  with Southern charm.

The Wicked Eyes of Evil

The wicked eyes of evil
Make to trap and control
Laughing at and not with people
They're always on patrol

The Visiting Teaching Movie

Visiting teaching is a burden
If you try to do it alone
Take the Lord with you, you will learn then
Things of the spirit, no other way known

What kind of teacher have I been?
All kinds ...and even none at all
This opportunity to make a friend
Starts with a prayer and a call

http://youtu.be/GwMehLAg3ss

What Does Christ of Me?

What does Christ think of me?
How can I reflect His light?
Above all I want to be
A Saint, doing what's right

The world of sin swirls around
More and more on wings of change
I seek but for higher ground
Away from darkness that chains

I want to feel love and approval
And see the Lord's hand all around
I want a life that is beautiful
One that is Celestially bound


As you love Him, trust Him, believe Him, and follow Him, you will feel His love and approval.


What Thinks Christ of Me?

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 08:00 AM PDT

"President Monson has described our day as moving away ‘from that which is spiritual … [with] the winds of change [swirling] around us and the moral fiber of society [continuing] to disintegrate before our very eyes.’ It is a time of growing disbelief and disregard for Christ and His teachings. In this turbulent environment, we rejoice in being disciples of Jesus Christ. We see the Lord’s hand all around us. Our destination is beautifully set before us. ‘This is life eternal,’ Jesus prayed, ‘that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.’ Being a disciple in these days of destiny will be a badge of honor throughout the eternities."

—Elder Neil L. Andersen, "What Thinks Christ of Me?", General Conference, Apr. 2012
Topics: Discipleship

Suprarational Saints

The Role of “Choice” in Faith: Addressing Russell’s Teapot.

A close colleague in the medical field
Stated that faith is irrational
That we were “crazy” he politely revealed
But in truth we are suprarational.

As human reason only extends so far
It expands us to think outside the box
To an ultimate source, a northern star
Adding, to life,  meaning that faith unlocks

I went to a wonderful blog by Matt, a Chemistry/Med student and this poem is based on something I read regarding faith and science.   Click on the above teapot...to go to blog

Save a Soul Around You

Save a soul around you...
Be "there" when you don't want to be
Stay loyal in all you do
And promote our Savior, too

The Lucky Duckling

One bright Easter Sunday
A father and son went for a walk
They heard some ducks along the way
T'was the momma duck and her flock

Further in the distance
Along a grassy marsh
The father with insistance
Called forth a duck to march

The little duck was amused
And thought it was a game
To a slow current he cruised
The father called out again...

Suddenly the duckling
Was caught in a stream
Even the father was struggling
And made a choice, it would seem

He turned to his family
And helped the mother out
Life resumed happily
Though this duckling was not about

The boy said, "We must save him!"
The father, too, agreed
It was not safe to swim
But he knew what they would need
 
They ran to the garage
Where the fishing gear was stored
The net they found was large...
They'd much and were never bored

By the stream, with one on each side,
They tossed this net back and forth
The baby duckling could not hide...
Cornered, into the net it clamored 

They made a race up the stream
To where the ducks had been
There along some reeds still green
A bit of yellow could be seen

They lowered the net just right
That the duckling could be found
They stayed back just out of sight
Not making a bit of sound

It was quite a reunion
The rescue was complete
And for that father and son
Not an Easter could compete

To do for another
What can't be done by one's self
Teaches of love like no other
And it feels good to be of help 

Never give up
When one has gone wayward
They can get unstuck
Like this once young stray bird 


Let your cries be heard
Share of how you feel
Have faith, in deed and word
Know the Lord is real

Life's Colors

When compared to the eternal
Glorious picture of all things
Life's colors we pick are trivial
For the vast contrast that each brings

When a life's candle dims
And darkness soon threatens
What matters brightly beams
The colors come of heaven!

 For each color that we pick
Let it have an eternal purpose
That when we become sick
These colors will still serve us

Let us paint our lives with care
To be clean and welcoming
For the blessings we will share
As closer to heaven we're becoming

The Race of Life

"When compared to eternal verities, most of the questions and concerns of daily living are really rather trivial. What should we have for dinner? What color should we paint the living room? Should we sign Johnny up for soccer? These questions and countless others like them lose their significance when times of crisis arise, when loved ones are hurt or injured, when sickness enters the house of good health, when life’s candle dims and darkness threatens. Our thoughts become focused, and we are easily able to determine what is really important and what is merely trivial."

—President Thomas S. Monson, "The Race of Life", General Conference, Apr. 2012
Topics: Priorities

All Things Must Pass

All new things must pass
The heart, the mind, the will
If they are to last
For good or bad to fill

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11 For it must needs be, that there is an aopposition in all things. If not so, my first-born in the wilderness, righteousness could not be brought to pass, neither ...

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Uncertain times require certain things of us in order to maintain peace of mind.

Blessed

 My heart is sick
And needs rest
Through Jesus Christ
I am blessed

Restless

Restless and waiting
I know not for what
I felt my heart saying
"You've fears to confront"

"Thou hast made us for thyself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in thee."-Augustine

He Did It!

The Savior took sin
As stripes upon His back
He carried the cross
Knowing the strength we lack

He let Himself be stuck
And nailed to a tree
He did this for each of us
That our souls, He could free

Life does resume
Beyond the grave
He arose from the tomb
Mighty to save

When Your Heart Tells You Things Your Mind Does Not

Let the Spirit kindle

The Light of Christ within.

Feel it warm and gentle-

A candle to brighten!

 

Your heart tells you things

That your mind does not.

Feel the joy this brings

Lest it be for naught.

  “Therefore, hold up your light that it may shine unto the world. Behold I am the light which ye shall hold up—that which ye have seen me do” (3 Ne. 18:24).

When we have a testimony, we are expected to use it for the benefit of others, as Peter was instructed: “When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren” (Luke 22:32).

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Originally printed in the February 1971 New Era. Let the Spirit kindle the light within you, then share it with others.

Painting Evil

With the Face of Evil
She mocks us to confuse
Crazed with a darkened easel
She paints pain to abuse

Last Man Standing

You feel for the last man standing
And then realize you are!
With angels to the left and right banding
Brightening your lonely star

based on words Jesse Miller said- who is going through hard times.  And who has, for some reason, had more than his share.