Acting as for Years- Kirtland

Acting as for years
The Saints busily worked
In a place that was theirs
Although temporary... no one shirked

God had consecrated the land
That they could build upon it
While learning at His hand
Thus, doubly they did profit

Talented craftsmen tooled
A temple soon was raised
Too, the prophets were schooled
And God, in the highest, was praised

They did this against the black
Of the world around them
Continually under attack
Their faith grew like a gem

We, too, should make the most
Of every stage in our lives
There is naught a time to coast
For one learn as one strives

Each day has its turns and twists
Let us take the time to be still
And remember who God is
We've His purposes to fulfill

Three elements intersect each day
No matter where we are
Our gifts, challenges, and faith
Create expanding patterns like the stars

thoughts from Your Mission in Life is Now
Jan Pinborough
Ensign, June 2010, 44

D&C 51:15-17
And thus I grant unto this people a privilege of organizing themselves according to my laws.
And I consecrate unto them this land for a little season, until I, the Lord, shall provide for them otherwise, and command them to go hence;
And the hour and the day is not given unto them, wherefore let them act upon this land as for years, and this shall turn unto them for their good.
Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God