Each of Us Has Seasons

Each of us has seasons
Of deep sorrow and grief
Which drift beyond reason
And drown out belief...

Despairing, I did all I could
To increase my faith and prayers
Hoping all of this would
Lighten my burdens and cares

My concerns grew worse
With nerves worn to tremble
I felt I would burst
So, I fled... unto the temple

Inside of the chapel
Were those white haired with age
Each serene and happy
One's smile did engage

I was struck with a thought
What sorrows had they worn?
Then... I was taught
With a scripture...reborn

Always rejoice and be filled...
My sorrow then ceased
I began to thrill
And felt naught but peace

For I have a Savior
And I know He loves me
My life He has paid for
I delight in His coming

Hope is source of relief from the burdens of life
Bobbi A. Smith
Church News
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010
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Mosiah 4: 11
And again I say unto you as I have said before, that as ye have come to the knowledge of the glory of God, or if ye have known of his goodness and have tasted of his love, and have received a remission of your sins, which causeth such exceedingly great joy in your souls, even so I would that ye should remember, and always retain in remembrance, the greatness of God, and your own nothingness, and his goodness and long-suffering towards you, unworthy creatures, and humble yourselves even in the depths of humility, calling on the name of the Lord daily, and standing steadfastly in the faith of that which is to come, which was spoken by the mouth of the angel.
12 And behold, I say unto you that if ye do this ye shall always rejoice, and be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of your sins; and ye shall grow in the knowledge of the glory of him that created you, or in the knowledge of that which is just and true.