The words of a song I wrote years ago flooded my mind this morning. The title of the song was called, I want to see thee again. I expressed this desire to my Father in Heaven this morning in my prayers. I wrote this song while serving a LDS mission in Portugal. I later had it recorded on a CD called "Gentle" by Becky Garrett.
(daughter)
Here I am, am I all alone
Is someone really listening
Father, art thou, really there?
Wilt thou answer this child's prayer?
(Heavenly Father)
My little one don't you shed a tear
I have been here every step of the way
I hear each sincere word that you pray
I want to see you again
(together)
Something within I feel
A love so real
Father art thou near
Daughter I am here
(Daughter)
I have not fear
And Father, I feel thee here
Help me find the way
I want to see thee again
(together)
(Heavenly Father)
My little one don't you shed a tear
I have been here every step of the way
I hear each sincere word that you pray
(Daughter)
I have not fear
And Father, I feel thee here
Help me find the way
(Heavenly Father)
I want to see you again
(Daughter)
I want to see thee again
The phrase "I want to see thee again" was very powerful to me this morning. It truly is a desire of my heart.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Seek this Jesus
Ether chapter 12:39,41
39And then shall ye know that I have aseen Jesus, and that he hath talked with me bface to face, and that he told me in cplain humility, even as a man telleth another in mine own language, concerning these things;
41And now, I would commend you to aseek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written, that the grace of God the Father, and also the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, which beareth brecord of them, may be and abide in you forever. Amen.
Especially during this time of year, may we seek the Almighty with all our hearts, minds, and strength, that He may abide in us forever.
39And then shall ye know that I have aseen Jesus, and that he hath talked with me bface to face, and that he told me in cplain humility, even as a man telleth another in mine own language, concerning these things;
41And now, I would commend you to aseek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written, that the grace of God the Father, and also the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, which beareth brecord of them, may be and abide in you forever. Amen.
Especially during this time of year, may we seek the Almighty with all our hearts, minds, and strength, that He may abide in us forever.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
My boss shared a Christmas tree story with me yesterday that went like this, I'm paraphrasing...
"We have 7 children and every year we go get a Christmas tree. Not always the best experience. This year my eight year old, was sad and teary eyed. I asked her what was wrong, and she said that every year I always let the older kids pick the Christmas tree, and that she never got to choose the Christmas tree. I told her that this year she could pick the Christmas tree. At the Christmas tree lot, we started our Christmas tree shopping. One of the kids would say this is the one! I'd look at my eight year old, and she shook her head, no. I then would say, no that is not the one. The kids then when go on to the next tree, this is the one! I again then would look at my sweet eight year old, and she would shake her head, no. This pattern kept happening for the who knows, maybe 20 or so trees. The other kids were finally catching on. We finally came to a tree that was very tall. I thought definitely no. I looked at my eight year old, and she smiled and shook her head yes. So I gave in and we bought this very tall tree. I have two big double wide doors, and we could barely fit it in the house. I have a very tall ceiling where we were able to put it. It was so tall that it would not stand up on its own, the first try it fell over to the ground on top of my son! We hoisted it back up, and one of my sons had the idea of tying it to the banner. We got out fishing string and tied it to the banner. If finally was standing, but it was not straight and looked awful. I thought to my self that this just won't do. My kids told me that it was good enough. Sometimes we worry about things that are not that important during Christmas. There are things that are just good enough, and things that are really important. During Christmas, what is important is not a straight beautiful Christmas tree, but a knowing that a boy was born, a Savior, that came into this life and died and suffered that we may all live."
My boss then bore his testimony of the Savior. I was deeply touched by his story and his testimony. Last night during our family night, we went out for burgers and fries. On the way home I was telling my wife and kids this story. When I got to the part of not worrying about little things and remembering the Savior, the Spirit touched me again, and I started to get choked up. My wife, said, "Are you crying?" I was, she thought it was funny, not that she didn't take me serious, but she knows I am an emotional person. "Daddy's crying, girls." She pokes fun of me sometimes because I'm emotional. My girls got a good laugh at it, but it was not in a bad way. I bore my testimony of the Savior, and the true meaning of Christmas.
I hope we all remember, especially this time of year, that there is a reason why we celebrate this Christmas. It is not the tree, decorations, presents, etc...., but, it is to remember that there was a baby that came to the earth, a Savior, that lived and died and now lives again, so that we may become like Him, and return to the presence of our Heavenly Father.
"We have 7 children and every year we go get a Christmas tree. Not always the best experience. This year my eight year old, was sad and teary eyed. I asked her what was wrong, and she said that every year I always let the older kids pick the Christmas tree, and that she never got to choose the Christmas tree. I told her that this year she could pick the Christmas tree. At the Christmas tree lot, we started our Christmas tree shopping. One of the kids would say this is the one! I'd look at my eight year old, and she shook her head, no. I then would say, no that is not the one. The kids then when go on to the next tree, this is the one! I again then would look at my sweet eight year old, and she would shake her head, no. This pattern kept happening for the who knows, maybe 20 or so trees. The other kids were finally catching on. We finally came to a tree that was very tall. I thought definitely no. I looked at my eight year old, and she smiled and shook her head yes. So I gave in and we bought this very tall tree. I have two big double wide doors, and we could barely fit it in the house. I have a very tall ceiling where we were able to put it. It was so tall that it would not stand up on its own, the first try it fell over to the ground on top of my son! We hoisted it back up, and one of my sons had the idea of tying it to the banner. We got out fishing string and tied it to the banner. If finally was standing, but it was not straight and looked awful. I thought to my self that this just won't do. My kids told me that it was good enough. Sometimes we worry about things that are not that important during Christmas. There are things that are just good enough, and things that are really important. During Christmas, what is important is not a straight beautiful Christmas tree, but a knowing that a boy was born, a Savior, that came into this life and died and suffered that we may all live."
My boss then bore his testimony of the Savior. I was deeply touched by his story and his testimony. Last night during our family night, we went out for burgers and fries. On the way home I was telling my wife and kids this story. When I got to the part of not worrying about little things and remembering the Savior, the Spirit touched me again, and I started to get choked up. My wife, said, "Are you crying?" I was, she thought it was funny, not that she didn't take me serious, but she knows I am an emotional person. "Daddy's crying, girls." She pokes fun of me sometimes because I'm emotional. My girls got a good laugh at it, but it was not in a bad way. I bore my testimony of the Savior, and the true meaning of Christmas.
I hope we all remember, especially this time of year, that there is a reason why we celebrate this Christmas. It is not the tree, decorations, presents, etc...., but, it is to remember that there was a baby that came to the earth, a Savior, that lived and died and now lives again, so that we may become like Him, and return to the presence of our Heavenly Father.
Friday, November 19, 2010
When you start your prayer
"If our first thought is ourselves and not of God, we are not praying as Jesus taught." Teachings of Howard W. Hunter.
Sometimes in a need I have, I start my prayers thinking about myself and the needs I have. How do you start your prayers?
Sometimes in a need I have, I start my prayers thinking about myself and the needs I have. How do you start your prayers?
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Today is part of eternity
"Too often we think about eternity as something that is a long way off. Eternity is today and for a long time. Eternity was this morning, eternity is this afternoon. Eternity will be tonight and tomorrow and the days that follow and the years that make their course. We are on that road today, and shouldn't those moments be filled with sweetness in planning, in loving, and all the things that make life beautiful?"
I read this today in "The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter." I really liked this thought. Eternity starts now, not tomorrow. What are you doing now, to make your eternity beautiful? What is your attitude like? How are you loving your neighbor? How are you serving your God?
I read this today in "The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter." I really liked this thought. Eternity starts now, not tomorrow. What are you doing now, to make your eternity beautiful? What is your attitude like? How are you loving your neighbor? How are you serving your God?
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Seeing the Savior
There are many instances in the scriptures where prophets have seen God, or our Savior Jesus Christ; Jacob, Moses, Isaiah, Nephi, Alma, Joseph Smith. In Matthew 5:8 it says:
8Blessed are the apure in bheart: for they shall csee God.
In D&C 35:21 we read:
21For they will hear my avoice, and shall bsee me, and shall not be casleep, and shall dabide the day of my ecoming; for they shall be fpurified, even as I am pure.
Have you ever wondered when and how you will see the face of the Lord? I saw it yesterday, when looking at my wife. She did as the Savior would do in serving another. I believe there are these instances that happen all the time around us. I know I need to be more aware of when it happens. I believe we are here to become like our Savior, Jesus Christ, and as we do and love and serve as He would do, we put on the face of the Lord.
8Blessed are the apure in bheart: for they shall csee God.
In D&C 35:21 we read:
21For they will hear my avoice, and shall bsee me, and shall not be casleep, and shall dabide the day of my ecoming; for they shall be fpurified, even as I am pure.
Have you ever wondered when and how you will see the face of the Lord? I saw it yesterday, when looking at my wife. She did as the Savior would do in serving another. I believe there are these instances that happen all the time around us. I know I need to be more aware of when it happens. I believe we are here to become like our Savior, Jesus Christ, and as we do and love and serve as He would do, we put on the face of the Lord.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Ever feel like this?
I read a scripture this morning that I feel fits me lately. It is in Hebrew 9:14:
How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
It seems like the sins of omission seem to grab me all too often. Life gets busy, and before you know it you realize that your prayers may have been rushed, and you haven't spent as much time studying the word of God. It is evident in the way you feel. You do not feel the Spirit as strong in your life. Then once again, the Savior, Jesus Christ and his infinite atonement come to the rescue. I am so grateful for a Savior who gave his life, bled for me, so that I may become one with God. It will take a lifetime for me to get there, but, as I heard in a testimony last month, "I'm an imperfect person with a perfect opportunity."
How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
It seems like the sins of omission seem to grab me all too often. Life gets busy, and before you know it you realize that your prayers may have been rushed, and you haven't spent as much time studying the word of God. It is evident in the way you feel. You do not feel the Spirit as strong in your life. Then once again, the Savior, Jesus Christ and his infinite atonement come to the rescue. I am so grateful for a Savior who gave his life, bled for me, so that I may become one with God. It will take a lifetime for me to get there, but, as I heard in a testimony last month, "I'm an imperfect person with a perfect opportunity."
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