1903 Rise Beyond the Gray

In 1903, A dream of mankind was fulfilled
Wilbur and Orville made the first controlled powered flight
They'd worked many jobs. But, as inventors, how they thrilled.
For 13 seconds they soared and proved their hopes were right.

They'd done their homework. They knew the laws of gravity.
They had controls, wings and an engine to stay aloft.
They could get up off the ground and brave they proved to be.
They were determined and they did not heed those who scoffed.
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With our goals defined, and if we work diligently.
We will soon be on a controlled path that takes us far
Where self mastery and the Spirit guides us gently.
And choices mirror where our thoughts and desires are.

To lift up our souls we raise our eyes unto the hills.
Where there is brightness above the thick clouds which threaten.
Where there is brilliance so bright that the whole being thrills.
Where shines God's power to lift us up and thus strengthen.

Verse 1] In nineteen-oh-three, a dream of mankind was fulfilled Wilbur and Orville made the first controlled powered flight They'd worked many jobs, but as inventors, how they thrilled For thirteen seconds they soared and proved their hopes were right [Verse 2] They'd done their homework, knew the laws of gravity They had controls, wings, and an engine to stay aloft They could rise from the ground, and brave they proved to be Determined, they did not heed those who scoffed [Chorus] With our goals defined, and if we work diligently We'll soon be on a controlled path that takes us far Where self-mastery and the Spirit guide us gently And choices mirror where our thoughts and desires are [Verse 3] To lift up our souls, we raise our eyes unto the hills Where brightness waits above the thick clouds threatening Where brilliance shines so bright that the whole being thrills Where God's power lifts us up and strengthens everything [Chorus] With our goals defined, and if we work diligently We'll soon be on a controlled path that takes us far Where self-mastery and the Spirit guide us gently And choices mirror where our thoughts and desires are [Outro] Rise with courage, rise with purpose, rise beyond the gray Faith and patient effort show the upward way


14–19, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Jul 2006,
“On the Wings of Eagles, ” Liahona

The Wind Beneath our Wings

What laws of nature will carry us on our flight?
Over high mountains to a destination bright?
A strong forward thrust, a powerful uplift
With faith- the principle power- in the cockpit
We're on a journey, the gospel is at the core-
At the center of our hearts and forevermore

With agency, we choose Jesus as our copilot
With Him we spiritually soar more self-reliant
He's placed His temples as beacons to light our way
Towards Heavenly Father whom we love and obey
Our safety lies in the virtue of our lives
Our Savior teaches us how to prioritize

We have the commandments and we take on our Lord's name
And the test comes in practicing what we proclaim
For if we've Christlike attributes, we've direction
That, if we're contrite in spirit guides the corrections
With faith and hope over oceans of temptations
The winds' beneath our wings for our destination

[Verse 1] What laws of nature carry us on our flight? Over high mountains to a destination bright? A strong forward thrust, a powerful uplift With faith—the guiding power—in the cockpit [Pre-Chorus] We’re on a journey, the gospel at the core At the center of our hearts forevermore [Chorus] With agency, we choose Jesus as copilot With Him we spiritually soar, more self-reliant He’s placed His temples as beacons to light our way Toward Heavenly Father, whom we love and obey [Verse 2] Our safety lies in the virtue of our lives Our Savior teaches us how to prioritize We have the commandments, we take on our Lord’s name And the test comes in practicing what we proclaim [Pre-Chorus] For if we have Christlike attributes, we find direction A contrite spirit guides the needed correction [Chorus] With agency, we choose Jesus as copilot With Him we spiritually soar, more self-reliant He’s placed His temples as beacons to light our way Toward Heavenly Father, whom we love and obey [Bridge] With faith and hope above oceans of temptation The wind beneath our wings carries our destination When the course feels difficult, we will not lose sight His love will guide us safely through the night [Final Chorus] With agency, we choose Jesus as copilot With Him we spiritually soar, more self-reliant He’s placed His temples as beacons to light our way Toward Heavenly Father, whom we love and obey [Outro] The gospel is the center of our hearts forevermore With Jesus as our guide, we rise toward Heaven’s shore

100–103, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Nov 2005,
“Christlike Attributes—the Wind beneath Our Wings,”
Liahona

The Right Aircraft Attitude

How does a plane master altitude
To arrive at its destination?
A thrust, a lift, and aircraft attitude
Is my simplified explanation

In truth, it must be equal to the task
In design systems and in programs
Thus, I give the basics to those who ask
Without the use of complex diagrams

Too, I contemplate investigators
Who ask basic questions theirs to explore
Which reminds me that the simplest is what's greater
And at the heart of the gospel's unchanging core

And as such, what is at our center?
For growth and spiritual progress
Perhaps it should be on the covenants we enter
As inside us the correct principles impress

That we might become more like the Savior
And develop Christ-like attributes
Where proper use of agency leads the way t'wards
Spiritual self-reliance, and safety from disputes

May our faith gain thrust and our hope carry us
So we'll cross o'er the deep oceans of temptations
And, o'er mountains of afflictions that confront us
To reach that glorious and eternal destination

Verse 1] How does a plane master altitude To arrive at its destination? A thrust, a lift, and aircraft attitude Is my simplified explanation In truth, it must be equal to the task In design systems and in programs Thus, I give the basics to those who ask Without the use of complex diagrams [Pre-Chorus] Too, I contemplate investigators Who ask basic questions theirs to explore Which reminds me that the simplest is what's greater And at the heart of the gospel's unchanging core [Chorus] What is at our center? What is at our center? The covenants we enter The covenants we enter That we might become more like the Savior And develop Christ-like attributes [Verse 2] Where proper use of agency leads the way T'wards spiritual self-reliance And safety from disputes, day after day In the quiet of obedience May our faith gain thrust and our hope carry us So we'll cross o'er the deep oceans of temptations And, o'er mountains of afflictions that confront us To reach that glorious and eternal destination [Bridge] Simple truth, keep it near Let it shape the years Simple truth, keep it near The Savior leads us here [Chorus] What is at our center? What is at our center? The covenants we enter The covenants we enter That we might become more like the Savior And develop Christ-like attributes

metaphors for faith providing forward momentum and hope enabling upward spiritual elevation.

Uchtdorf, a former airline pilot, uses aviation principles in talks like "Developing Christlike Attributes" to show how these forces, combined with the right attitude, help disciples overcome challenges and progress toward eternal goals.

The post highlights core LDS teachings on building personal character through gospel commitment, repentance, and reliance on Christ's Atonement for spiritual growth and balance in life.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Developing Christlike Attributes
Liahona, Oct. 2008, 2

Recuperate With Christ- We Give Our Sins Away

We did not come to church today
To show how great we've been
We came to give our sins away
And recuperate with Him

We come with hearts grown heavy

And worries that would to stop us

Sometimes we feel so empty

That we lay our souls before Jesus

For his holy table is there

His emblems covered with cloth

Then the sacrament we share

To receive His atoning grace

His grace to keep on going

To endure unto the end

To be seen clean, ever growing

To feel light and love within

[Verse 1] We did not come to church today To show how great we've been We came to give our sins away And recuperate with Him We come with hearts grown heavy And worries that would stop us Sometimes we feel so empty That we lay our souls before Jesus [Pre-Chorus] For his holy table is there His emblems covered with cloth Then the sacrament we share To receive His atoning grace [Chorus] We come to give our sins away We come to give our sins away His grace will keep us going His grace will make us clean We come to give our sins away We come to give our sins away To endure unto the end To feel light and love within [Verse 2] His grace to keep on going To endure unto the end To be seen clean, ever growing To feel light and love within When the road feels long and hollow When my hands are tired and worn I will come, I will follow To the table He has borne [Pre-Chorus] For his holy table is there His emblems covered with cloth Then the sacrament we share To receive His atoning grace [Chorus] We come to give our sins away We come to give our sins away His grace will keep us going His grace will make us clean We come to give our sins away We come to give our sins away To endure unto the end To feel light and love within [Bridge] Let mercy make us kneel Let sorrow turn to song We lay it all before Him And He makes us strong [Final Chorus] We come to give our sins away We come to give our sins away His grace will keep us going His grace will make us clean We come to give our sins away We come to give our sins away To endure unto the end To feel light and love within

re·cu·per·ate (v)

1. 1.

   recover from illness or exertion.

   "she has been recuperating from a shoulder wound"

   synonyms:

   get better, recover, convalesce, get well, regain one's strength/health,get over something "Amanda went to Jackson Hole for a few weeks to recuperate"

2. 2.

   recover or regain (something lost or taken).

   "they will seek to recuperate the returns that go with investment"

   synonyms:

   get better, recover, convalesce, get well, regain one's strength/health,get over something We come to church not to hide our problems, but to heal them. President Uchtdorf

Testing the Willpower

Seeing a pattern within kids that listen And those who wander off or disturb the rest The test of four year old's willpower began

Testing the willpower of four year olds
A man placed a treat before each
If they waited fifteen minutes, they were told
A second would be placed within reach

Thirty percent were able to wait
For they anticipated having more
The rest, hungry on impulse, just ate
Losing the bigger reward that was in store

The man tracked the children through adulthood
He found a pattern that shocked
Those with patience understood
The path of happiness to walk

Those able to delay gratification
Had healthier relationships and were motivated
They worked harder for their education
As for a higher income they aimed and waited

Patience is a purifying process
That helps us reach for that which we yearn
For it deepens us to possess
The tenacity to work and learn

Patience isn't merely waiting
It is steady and consistent effort
With wants and needs separating
While not being self-absorbed for comfort

As a parent what does this mean?
To indulge children, would this be wise?
With the broader picture now seen
Teach them what gratification denies

What about your mother and father?
Shall He give us everything we ask for?
Struggling builds patience and character
And refines us with faith, trust, and more...

Verse 1] Seeing a pattern within kids that listen And those who wander off or disturb the rest The test of four year old's willpower began A man placed a treat before each If they waited fifteen minutes, they were told A second would be placed within reach Thirty percent were able to wait For they anticipated having more [Pre-Chorus] The rest, hungry on impulse, just ate Losing the bigger reward that was in store The man tracked the children through adulthood He found a pattern that shocked [Chorus] Patience isn't merely waiting (merely waiting) It is steady and consistent effort Patience isn't merely waiting (merely waiting) It helps us reach for what we yearn [Verse 2] Those with patience understood The path of happiness to walk Had healthier relationships and were motivated They worked harder for their education As for a higher income they aimed and waited Patience is a purifying process That deepens us to possess The tenacity to work and learn [Pre-Chorus] Patience isn't merely waiting It is steady and consistent effort With wants and needs separating While not being self-absorbed for comfort [Chorus] Patience isn't merely waiting (merely waiting) It is steady and consistent effort Patience isn't merely waiting (merely waiting) It helps us reach for what we yearn [Bridge] As a parent what does this mean? To indulge children, would this be wise? What about your mother and father? Shall He give us everything we ask for? Struggling builds patience and character And refines us with faith, trust, and more... Teach them what gratification denies Teach them what gratification denies [Chorus] Patience isn't merely waiting (merely waiting) It is steady and consistent effort Patience isn't merely waiting (merely waiting) It helps us reach for what we yearn

Continue in Patience
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Continue in Patience
Ensign, May 2010, 56

Oh, How We've Benefitted From Brother Joseph Smith

Oh, how we've benefitted
From our Brother Joseph Smith
For through him we've been gifted
With God's light that does transmit

We've a truer understanding
Of Heavenly Father and His plan
We've a book for our handling
And a deeper love for man

We've holy temples for binding
Upon four corners of the earth
We've latter-day words for finding
Our own spiritual rebirth

By the universal power
Given of the Holy Ghost
Knowledge of God's truth does shower
To teach what's needed the most

There to warm within the heart
A witness filled with strength
As to the mind light imparts
A testimony gained at length

Then how bright we are with truth
To love our families and neighbors
Passing hope in Christ to our youth
As were serving Him in our labors

Precious Fruits of the First Vision
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Ensign February, 2009, 4

[Verse 1] Oh, how we've benefitted From our Brother Joseph Smith For through him we've been gifted With God's light that does transmit We've a truer understanding Of Heavenly Father and His plan We've a book for our handling And a deeper love for man [Pre-Chorus] We've holy temples for binding Upon four corners of the earth We've latter-day words for finding Our own spiritual rebirth [Chorus] Oh, how we've benefitted Oh, how we've benefitted With God's light that shines in us Oh, how we've benefitted Oh, how we've benefitted To love as He has loved us [Verse 2] By the universal power Given of the Holy Ghost Knowledge of God's truth does shower To teach what's needed the most There to warm within the heart A witness filled with strength As to the mind light imparts A testimony gained at length [Pre-Chorus] Then how bright we are with truth To love our families and neighbors Passing hope in Christ to our youth As we're serving Him in our labors [Chorus] Oh, how we've benefitted Oh, how we've benefitted With God's light that shines in us Oh, how we've benefitted Oh, how we've benefitted To love as He has loved us [Bridge] Let the witness stay within Let the truth keep leading on Hands to lift, and hearts to mend Till the doubts are all but gone [Final Chorus] Oh, how we've benefitted Oh, how we've benefitted With God's light that shines in us Oh, how we've benefitted Oh, how we've benefitted To love as He has loved us Oh, how we've benefitted Oh, how we've benefitted Passing hope in Christ to us

To Raise Each Other For Highest Endeavors

To raise each other for highest endeavors
Befitting daughters of infinite worth
The women of the church gathered together
In meeting houses all over the earth

These singular women with remarkable souls
Have surrounded their homes with that which is good
To help those therein create talents and goals
To build up the kingdom and God's own priesthood

And as such these sisters can become weary
And some did not meet lest they'd get behind
To think of their sacrifices makes one teary
For they are ever striving their best to be kind

What speaker could give the sisters perspective?
And help them remain balanced and Christ centered?
But, one born of their influence who is introspective
And speaks in God's name from the high calling he's entered

He said "there are hearts today that harbor deep sorrows"
And there's no "switch to flip" for hurt feelings to cease
For those "sinking in quicksand" know not sweet repose
Till they're saved by two principles that lead them to peace

First, be God-like and create something that did not exist before
In a way that does not require position, influence, or money
Help the world around you and within become much more
As you adorn it with smiles, beauty, and words that are sunny

Next, be God-like and reach out to bless the lives of others
Your service and sacrifice will open the windows of heaven
Assist the young mothers and the discouraged young brothers
Let your eyes open, through God's power for good your gift given

Have faith that God will encircle you in the arms of His love
That discouragement, inadequacy, and weariness will give way
Know that you are as an instrument in the hands of Him above
Draw close to Him and be the answer of those in need who pray

Focus on these two things

Believing in potential

You're a blessing that brings

Loving kindness made special

[Verse 1]

To raise each other high

For highest endeavors

Befitting daughters of infinite worth

The women of the church

Gathered together

In meeting houses all over the earth

These singular women

With remarkable souls

Have surrounded their homes

With that which is good

To help those therein

Create talents and goals

To build up the kingdom

And God's own priesthood

[Pre-Chorus]

And as such these sisters can become weary

Some did not meet lest they'd get behind

To think of their sacrifices makes one teary

For they are ever striving their best to be kind

[Chorus]

Focus on these two things

(These two things)

Believing in potential

You're a blessing that brings

Loving kindness made special

As a spiritual daughter of God

[Verse 2]

What speaker could give them perspective?

And help them remain balanced and Christ centered?

But one born of their influence, introspective

And speaks in God's name

From the high calling he's entered

He said there are hearts today

That harbor deep sorrows

And there's no switch to flip

For hurt feelings to cease

For those sinking in quicksand

Know not sweet repose

Till they're saved by two principles

That lead them to peace

[Pre-Chorus]

First, be God-like and create

Something that did not exist before

In a way that does not require

Position, influence, or money

Help the world around you

And within become much more

As you adorn it with smiles

Beauty, and words that are sunny

[Chorus]

Focus on these two things

(These two things)

Believing in potential

You're a blessing that brings

Loving kindness made special

As a spiritual daughter of God

[Bridge]

Next, be God-like and reach out

To bless the lives of others

Your service and sacrifice

Will open the windows of heaven

Assist the young mothers

And the discouraged young brothers

Let your eyes open

Through love's power for good your gift's given

Have faith that God will encircle you

In the arms of His love

That discouragement, inadequacy

And weariness will give way

Know that you are as an instrument

In the hands of Him above

Draw close to Him

And be the answer

Of those in need who pray

[Final Chorus]

Focus on these two things

(These two things)

Believing in potential

You're a blessing that brings

Loving kindness made special

As a spiritual daughter of God

Focus on these two things

being creative, giving service

Believing in potential

You're a blessing that brings

Loving kindness made special

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Happiness Your Heritage
Ensign, November 2008, 117

Jesus Rode a Donkey

Jesus rode a donkey
On that Palm Sunday
As a way to greet Him
They carpeted His way

With shouts of hosannah
They praised Him as a king
The promised Messiah
What freedom He would bring

Then, not understanding
They feared Him instead
Unto Caesar for handling
For they wished Him dead

From one thing to the next
People ever hunger
Whate'er the current text
They stop not to linger

But, the flame to each fades
Falling short to change
That to the next one trades
As priest crafts arrange

Yet, there is no secret
That there is but one way
Without which there is regret...
Ever, it is from hell, Christ does save

All wounds... He will heal
As well as banish strife
He is our Prince of Peace
Unto Eternal Life

Dieter F. Uchtdorf
The Way of the Disciple
Ensign, May 2009, 75

[Verse 1]

Jesus rode a donkey

That favored Palm Sunday

As a way to greet Him

They carpeted His way

With shouts of "hosannah!"

They praised Him as a king

Their promised Messiah

What freedom He would bring!

[Pre-Chorus]

Then, not understanding

They feared Him instead

Unto Caesar for handling

Rooting for His death

From one thing to the next

People ever hunger

Whate'er the current text

They stop not to linger

[Chorus]

"Hosannah, Hosannah

Glory to our King!"

"Hosannah, Hosannah

What freedom He brings!"

"He saves, as the Way

The truth, and the Life

Prince of Peace, Light reigns

Prince of Peace, Love reigns!"

[Verse 2]

But, the flame to each fades

Falling short to change

Popularity trades

As priestcrafts arrange

Yet, it is no secret

God offers but the  Way

Without which there is regret

Without which but death and hell

[Pre-Chorus]

Jesus does save

Our wounds, bound, He heals

His love can end all strife

He is our Prince of Peace

Unto Eternal Life

Let the heart fall still

Let the lost be found

According to His will

[Chorus]

"Hosannah, Hosannah

Glory to our King!"

"Hosannah, Hosannah

What freedom He brings!"

"He saves, as the Way

The truth, and the Life

Prince of Peace, Light reigns

Prince of Peace, Love reigns!"

[Bridge]

One way

One name

Covenants

And grace

Binding wounds, to heal

All truth to unveil

Jesus is real

He is real

[Chorus]

"Hosannah, Hosannah

Glory to our King!"

"Hosannah, Hosannah

What freedom He brings!"

"He saves, as the Way

The truth, and the Life

Prince of Peace, Light reigns

Prince of Peace, Love reigns!"

Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast which always falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday. The feast commemorates an event mentioned by all four Canonical Gospels Mark 11:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19: the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in the days before his Passion.

John 14:

5Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Sunday

We Have Guidance to Accept and Follow - Hold on a Little Bit Longer

These are my impressions from choppy notes... the true source was wonderful
I would love comments

We've been given guidance to accept and follow
That we might stand closer within a divine circle
Thus, to feel faith upon our heads come aglow
That we might continually grow in a commitment cycle

May we assist each other in righteousness and truth
As each soul and heart needs constant nourishment
Let us not be hesitant, but stand tall and do
That hearts are stirred unto good, as they are meant

Who will recapture their testimony
And avoid the pitfalls of Satan?
Who will grow in brightness and certainty
To be counted present for amen?

Each of us can come to know the truth of all things
And recognize confirmations through the Holy Ghost
To the convincing unto warm tender feelings
For strength to remain faithful come pillar and post

May we ever have a desire to receive and to keep
That with eyes we'll see heaven's windows open
May our celestial pedigree ever run deep
That we ever feel there is so much to hope in

Then, through hard times, we will be stronger
We will be committed unto God's will
Then to hold on a little bit longer
That unto good works we've faith to fulfill

FROM PILLAR TO POST ( a new phrase to me was actually used by Elder Wickman )

found in http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-pil1.htm
[Q] From Rice Mixon: “Please shed light on the origin and meaning of From pillar to post. I recently came across the version from pile to pillar.”

[A] An interesting variation, showing how little the idiom is now understood. A lot of people are unsure even of the meaning, which is to be forced to go from one place to another in an unceremonious or fruitless manner, occasioning much frustration and anger in the process.

There are two theories about its origin among the experts. (You didn’t think you were going to get a straightforwardly simple answer, did you?)

One suggests that the post was a whipping post and that pillar actually refers to the pillory. The suggestion is that a criminal being punished in medieval times would first be tied to the post to be whipped and then put in the pillory for public amusement. One thing in favour of this idea is that the original version of our idiom, which first appeared around 1420, was the other way around: from post to pillar. But if it were true, you’d expect to get at least one recorded usage of from post to pillory and none are known. I count this a folk etymology of an especially ingenious type.

However, the alternative — the one that most dictionaries rather cautiously subscribe to — sounds even more outlandish. It is said that it derives from the ancient game of tennis, the version that is now called real tennis (court tennis in the USA) to distinguish it from its upstart successor, lawn tennis. The original game was played by personages of high status in rather complex indoor courts and it is supposed that the pillars and posts were parts of it.

World Wide Words subscribers have since suggested yet a third possible source, based on similar idioms in other languages, that is more plausible than either.

Pepijn Hendriks pointed out that Dutch has a very similar metaphor, van het kastje naar de muur (“from cupboard to wall”), which is mainly used in the expression van het kastje naar de muur gestuurd worden (“to be sent from cupboard to wall”). Because cupboards are usually attached to walls, the expression evokes an image of not getting very far towards the resolution of a problem. He suggests that as cupboard and wall are virtually equivalent in terms of their perceived position, so pillar and post similarly suggest two objects of similar kind that are likely to be close together.

Dominik Weber commented that a German expression refers to being sent von Pontius zu Pilatus. (Pepijn Hendriks tells me this is also known in Dutch.) Pontius and Pilatus were of course the same person: in English Pontius Pilate, the Roman procurator of Judea. Again, we have the idea of two closely equivalent or even identical references as the two halves of the idiom. Maria Escobar tells me that Spanish has the closely similar idiom ir de Herodes a Pilatos, to go from Herod to Pilate, as Jesus was before the Crucifixion.

These Dutch, German and Spanish idioms certainly suggest a model for the English phrase.

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Watchmen on the Towers

 [Verse 1]

What a joy to have a prophet We are privileged to be taught May his words to us now uplift May we follow as we ought Here the joy is universal As we're spirits of our God Now the gospel's in dispersal May we sing hymns to our God [Chorus] We will follow We will follow With faith and with joy [Verse 2] We've been blessed by pioneer Saints They showed courage through the years Following the prophet with faith We feel kinship with their tears Our Lord's redeemed every human And His work has been unfurled Now the gospel's reaching to them By those around all this world [Chorus] We will follow We will follow With faith and with joy [Verse 3] God speaks with a perfect clear voice Through His watchmen on the towers He calms fears and our hearts rejoice As we're blessed with love He showers There's a balm in Gilead assured As we become diligent Through the prophet, we are encouraged May we do as we've been sent [Bridge] May we learn wisdom and order And find within given strength Peace will be a lovely border When we've the Lord close at length [Final Chorus] We will follow We will follow With faith and with joy

Dieter F. Uchtdorf,
“Heeding the Voice of the Prophets,”
Liahona, Jul 2008, 2–5

Climb the Trail Paved for You

[Verse 1]

Climb the well marked trail

That the Savior paved for you

Here, slowly, time does tell

Christ's foundation's always true

[Chorus]

Elevate your thoughts

To an holier perspective

Uplifted by Christ

Unto a higher path to live 

[Verse 2]

Rise above the thick of things

To a panoramic view

Beyond that speck your problem brings

Once all encompassing you

[Chorus]

 Elevate your thoughts

To an holier perspective

Uplifted by Christ

Unto a higher path to live

[Verse 3]

Distanced from your doubts and fears

What really truly matters, now?

In the coming months and years

Let the Spirit tell you what and how

[Chorus]

Elevate your thoughts

To an holier perspective

Uplifted by Christ

Unto a higher path to live

President Uchtdorf speaks in this video

Elevate Your View: Following God's Way to a Higher and Holier Perspective

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nuED4ahHR4

So please ask your Heavenly Father for blessings and guidance. Share with Him your hopes, dreams, and desires. But in doing so, make sure that you are not trying to get Him to see things your way. Ask Him to open your eyes to see things His way. That’s when the answers start to flow. That’s when you climb the mountain and begin to see things from a higher perspective—even Heavenly Father’s perspective. “Then shall [your] confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and [light and truth] shall distil upon [your] soul as the dews from heaven” (Doctrine and Covenants 121:45).

God is For Us

Struggling with choices

I learned and I trust

That naught is against us

For our God is for us

Dark heavy trials may come

But, still,  light can be found

Brilliantly to surround

His love is all around!

https://youtu.be/dijo5que-Io?si=22zfuvS8fd8rc201

Elder Dieter F Uchtdorf

Romans 8:31

O How Great the Plan of Our God

O how great the plan of our God Here on Earth, He is never far Heaven's light, lamps the way home Through Jesus, our own Northern star What shall we give Him in return For the many blessings of care? That warmth in your heart that does burn Is His light given for you to share   Doesn't this message thrill you?  The poem was inspired by the talk with the same title. O How Great the Plan of Our God"We are eternal beings, without beginning and without end. We have always existed." —Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "O How Great the Plan of Our God" Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus My beloved brothers and sisters, my dear friends, does it not fill our hearts and minds with wonder and awe to contemplate the great plan of happiness our Heavenly Father has prepared for us? Does it not fill us with unspeakable joy to know of the glorious future that is prepared for all who wait upon the Lord? If you have never felt such wonder and joy, I invite you to seek, study, and ponder the simple yet profound truths of the restored gospel. “Let the solemnities of eternity rest upon your minds.”5 Let them bear testimony unto you of the divine plan of salvation. If you have felt these things before, I ask you today, “Can [you] feel so now?”6Recently I had the opportunity to travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland. While there, I noticed the Belfast Coat of Arms, which includes the motto “Pro tanto quid retribuamus,” or “What shall we give in return for so much?”7I invite each of us to consider this question. What shall we give in return for the flood of light and truth God has poured out upon us?

Eternal Progression

All your grievances and sins, put them away

Let your heart glow in love's expression
A testimony is not just for today
But for your eternal progression

“We are not perfect. The people around us are not perfect. People do things that annoy, disappoint, and anger. In this mortal life it will always be that way.
“Nevertheless, we must let go of our grievances. Part of the purpose of mortality is to learn how to let go of such things. That is the Lord’s way.
“Remember, heaven is filled with those who have this in common: They are forgiven. And they forgive.
“Lay your burden at the Savior’s feet. Let go of judgement. Allow Christ’s Atonement to change and heal your heart. Love one another. Forgive one another. The merciful will obtain mercy.”  

 https://www.lds.org/church/news/2012-general-conference/sunday-morning?lang=eng

President Uchtdorf April 2012

The Best Time to Plant a Tree

The best time to plant a tree
Was ages ago.
Plant one now. One day you'll see
Fruit filled blessings grow

Best Time to Plant a Tree "An old proverb says, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” Now is the best time to start becoming the person we eventually want to be—not only 20 years from now but also for all eternity." —Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Best Time to Plant a Tree", Ensign, January 2014 I attended American Heritage School of South Jordan Foundations Training. They are ages ahead of our school and we are blessed to have them to see how fruitful we can become. American Heritage Academy of Las Vegas is now of Henderson and we are under construction to become amazing. Both are based on upon a 4o year inspired methodology developed by the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE), which implements The Principle Approach®. The Utah school is 27 years old and we are 13 years.

Have We Not Reason to Rejoice?

In this Latter-Day season
Have we not every reason
To rejoice in Christ?
Though our hearts oft grow heavy
And our stresses are many
The Lord knows our cries!

Have we not every reason
To rejoice in this season?
For the Lord is near
As we bask in His gospel
Blessings become possible
For the Way is clear

Have We Not Reason to Rejoice? "There will be days ... when your hearts are heavy and your heads hang down. Then, please remember, Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, is the Head of this Church. It is His gospel. He wants you to succeed. He gave His life for just this purpose." —Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Have We Not Reason to Rejoice?" Topics: Jesus Christ

This is the Moment

Believe, that this is the moment

God will take you as you are,
And work with you through the atonement.

All you need is a willing heart!

It Works Wonderfully! "God will take you as you are at this very moment and begin to work with you. All you need is a willing heart, a desire to believe, and trust in the Lord." —Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "It Works Wonderfully!" Topics: Faith

Not to Hide

With problems ever so real
I come to church each week
And pray that the Lord will heal
And bless me where I am weak



"We come to church not to hide our problems but to heal them." @UchtdorfDF #BestDay

The Gift of Grace- WIth Added Meaning

Divine assistance and infinite grace
Comes to the broken hearted, humble, and meek.
Who with contrite spirits fully embrace
Covenants; truly in awe, to God, we can speak


meaning:
meek- quiet and gentle nature, patient, teachable
humble- submissive, showing humility
broken hearted- charity, empathy
contrite spirit- remorse, regret
truly- to the fullest degree; genuinely or properly.
embrace- accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
awe- a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

Create

It was not until I read this Pinterest pinned from Deseretdesigns.blogspot that I understood the word create.

Take what's ordinary in your life
And spiritually make it something more
Be a creator and share your light
Bring into existence what's not been there before