Upon Layers of Rich Bedrock

Upon layers of rich bedrock, I Stand
That have been formed from high learning
Such that when a storm is at hand
I can face it without even turning

For having been taught all the basics
Each rock represents an inspiration
And I have gained so much through practice
That I have built up a solid foundation

But, I know that the minute I step down
An evil storm can take me away
And as such I'm continually found
Gathering up some new rocks of faith

My biggest two tests are distractions
And fear of unknown moves of opponents
Such that I've been given a plan of action
As well as gifted with a speaking component

And of it, the amazing thing is it whispers
Inside so other things can be tuned out
From all the worldly voices it differs
As it can warm me with love throughout

As I've grown in my desire
To always listen and then do
My pile has gotten much higher
And I'm seeing things all anew

I realize there's more than me in charge
Yet, in my nothingness I swell in belief
And my freed soul expands to enlarge
As my surety of God's love for me melts deep

Finding Strength in Challenging Times
Elder Allan F. Packer
Ensign, May 2009, 17