Friday, August 7, 2026

Line Upon Line Unto a Joyful Sabbath

Oh, joyful blessed day

It is the Lord's Sabbath

We prepare, at length

To account where we're at


What has God taught?

What lessons did you live?

Were blessings sought?

What service did you give?


Perhaps, more than we realize

We've an abundance to share

With these answers before our eyes

We can testify of God's care!


For the scriptures can speak

Unto each mind and heart

And the answers we seek

Line upon line... impart


For each prayer we have said

Has been a marvel to behold

We've been directed and led

To where miracles unfold


On Sunday, if with nobody else

We can give thanks unto Jesus

For every moment we've felt His help

Remembering His spirit had been with us


Each day this assures we've retained

A remission of our sins

Even for decisions that were error brained

As, then, we practice repentance

 

reflect

repent

repair

prepare 

to bare

what's there

Forgiveness

Christ's atonement

Redeems 

And saves us from death!


Verse 1]

Oh, joyful blessed day

It is the Lord's Sabbath

We prepare, at length

To account where we're at

What has God taught?

What lessons did you live?

Were blessings sought?

What service did you give?


[Pre-Chorus]

Perhaps, more than we realize

We've an abundance to share

With these answers before our eyes

We can testify of God's care!


[Chorus]

Line upon line... impart

For the scriptures can speak

Unto each mind and heart

Line upon line... impart

Line upon line... impart

The answers we seek


[Verse 2]

For each prayer we have said

Has been a marvel to behold

We've been directed and led

To where miracles unfold

On Sunday, if with nobody else

We can give thanks unto Jesus

For every moment we've felt His help

Remembering His spirit had been with us


[Pre-Chorus]

Each day this assures we've retained

A remission of our sins

Even for decisions that were error brained

As, then, we practice repentance


[Chorus]

Line upon line... impart

For the scriptures can speak

Unto each mind and heart

Line upon line... impart

Line upon line... impart

The answers we seek


[Bridge]

Reflect repent repair prepare

To bare what's there

Forgiveness

Christ's atonement

Redeems

And saves us from death!


[Final Chorus]

Line upon line... impart

For the scriptures can speak

Unto each mind and heart

Line upon line... impart

Line upon line... impart

The answers we seek


[Outro]

We can testify of God's care!

Line upon line... impart


A discussion about changes made for Sunday meetings.

Video 1 The Sabbath and Sacrament Meeting, Featuring Elder David A Bednar and Elder Patrick Kearon

https://youtu.be/p5hkqpfKJ1Q?si=7SNHiUFP3fi0RTjA


Thursday, August 6, 2026

Believe In Yourself


Believe in yourself
In what you can be
Put the past on a shelf
And change what you see

The world can be bright
If you look for it
Unto a place just right
That you'll benefit

Believe in yourself
You're a child of God
Redefine what it means
To be peculiarly odd

With uniqueness from above
You have your own path to tread
And you've reason to cheer
As good character is bred

Verse 1] Believe in yourself In what you can be Put the past on a shelf And change what you see The world can be bright If you look for it Unto a place just right That you'll benefit [Pre-Chorus] You're closer than you know It's waiting in your hands One brave step forward And you can make a stand [Chorus] Believe in yourself Believe in yourself You were made to rise Believe in yourself (Believe in yourself) Believe in yourself Let your heart decide Let your heart decide [Verse 2] Believe in yourself You're a child of God Redefine what it means To be peculiarly odd With uniqueness from above You have your own path to tread And you've reason to cheer As good character is bred [Pre-Chorus] You're closer than you know It's shining through your skin What was planted in you Is stronger now within [Chorus] Believe in yourself Believe in yourself You were made to rise Believe in yourself (Believe in yourself) Believe in yourself Let your heart decide Let your heart decide [Bridge] When the doubt gets loud Stand tall anyway What was spoken over you Will carry you today Peculiarly odd And beautifully made Keep going, keep going You've already changed [Chorus] Believe in yourself Believe in yourself You were made to rise Believe in yourself (Believe in yourself) Believe in yourself Let your heart decide Let your heart decide

Slumber’s Watch Keep



Our wise Mother in Heaven
In her quiet elegance
Visits her sleeping children
And sees what we are up against

In our dream world of sleep
She covers us with love
And we feel, more than know
That soft touch from above

Snuggle deep in rest
Curl up as a child
Smile. You are blessed
By Mother-in-Heaven all the while

Verse 1] Our wise Mother in Heaven In her quiet elegance Visits her sleeping children And sees what we are up against In our dream world of sleep She covers us with love And we feel, more than know That soft touch from above [Pre-Chorus] Snuggle deep in rest Curl up as a child Smile, you are blessed Held all the while [Chorus] Mother in Heaven Hold us in the night Mother in Heaven Keep us in your light Soft touch from above Soft touch from above Mother in Heaven We are safe in love [Verse 2] When the room grows still And the shadows move slow You gather up our fear And calm what we don’t know Every little breath Every trembling dream You’re nearer than our thoughts Closer than it seems [Pre-Chorus] Snuggle deep in rest Curl up as a child Smile, you are blessed Held all the while [Chorus] Mother in Heaven Hold us in the night Mother in Heaven Keep us in your light Soft touch from above Soft touch from above Mother in Heaven We are safe in love [Bridge] In the quiet hour When the dark feels wide You stay by our bed And lay your hand beside [Final Chorus] Mother in Heaven Hold us in the night Mother in Heaven Keep us in your light Soft touch from above Soft touch from above Mother in Heaven We are safe in love

I entered this in a contest- a call for poems about our Mother in Heaven.  Here is where the winners are... and first place goes to ...Dayna Patterson
http://www.amotherhere.com/poems/patterson.php#sthash.2aUzxnjc.dpbs

Economy and Money Flows



Economy and money flows
Who has it now? Nobody knows

Yesterday's conglomerates
Are tomorrows desperates

Sell something, be bold or fold
Or at least take stock in gold

Read the news. What's soon to fail
Is engulfed when it's cheap to bail

From progress to improvements
Old money moves to new movements

Yet, to all can come an inheritance
That's eternal which God to us grants

Given to the chosen, though He love's all the same
It's for the righteous, who are known by Christ's name

Verse 1] Economy and money flows Who has it now? Nobody knows Yesterday's conglomerates Are tomorrow's desperates Sell something, be bold or fold Or at least take stock in gold Read the news, watch the sale What is hot can turn to stale [Pre-Chorus] What's soon to fail Is engulfed when it's cheap to bail From progress to improvements Old money moves to new movements [Chorus] Old money moves New hands, new use Old money moves But God won't lose Old money moves Heaven stays true Old money moves The chosen are new [Verse 2] Yet, to all can come an inheritance That's eternal which God to us grants Given to the chosen, though He love's all the same It's for the righteous, who are known by Christ's name Hands in the ledger He writes what remains Crowns turn to dust here But mercy still stays [Pre-Chorus] What's soon to fail Is engulfed when it's cheap to bail From progress to improvements Old money moves to new movements [Chorus] Old money moves New hands, new use Old money moves But God won't lose Old money moves Heaven stays true Old money moves The chosen are new [Bridge] The market can shake The vaults can break But grace holds fast When fortunes ache No one can buy What faith can prove The poor and the rich Both stand in You [Chorus] Old money moves New hands, new use Old money moves But God won't lose Old money moves Heaven stays true Old money moves The chosen are new

Choose This Day


Someday is a thief

It robs you of time

It dismisses belief

Of even trying


Choose ye this day

To do the Master's will

Resolve anew

That you've works to fulfill


For the night comes for all

Where no more work can be done

We must answer our call

Prayerful searching it's begun


Open your heart

Unto possibilities

Though some seem hard

God grows our abilities


The natural man may try to stop you

To deny and say you're already done

Or to give up for there's just to much to do

Or to get lost into something fun


Then, he will tempt you

To believe you will return

Some day when it's right to

But our nature's unchanged to learn


Let that mighty change come

Today, right now, start

Christ's atonement will transform

You to do your part


It starts upon your knees

Ask and within your heart search

Where are the greatest needs?

Believe He will help you serve


It may seem hard at first

But return again tomorrow

It's a building pattern

For your love of God will grow


Do not delay

Now today, pray

Feel His love draw you in

You'll grow to want to serve for Him


[Verse 1] Someday is a thief It robs you of time It dismisses belief Of even trying Choose ye this day To do the Master's will Resolve anew That you've works to fulfill For the night comes for all Where no more work can be done We must answer our call Prayerful searching it's begun [Pre-Chorus] Open your heart Unto possibilities Though some seem hard God grows abilities [Chorus] Do not delay Now today, pray (Now today, pray) Do not delay Now today, pray (Pray, pray) [Verse 2] The natural man may try to stop you To deny and say you're already done Or to give up for there's just to much to do Or to get lost into something fun Then, he will tempt you To believe you will return Some day when it's right to But our nature's unchanged to learn [Pre-Chorus] Let that mighty change come Today, right now, start Christ's atonement will transform You to do your part [Chorus] Do not delay Now today, pray (Now today, pray) Do not delay Now today, pray (Pray, pray) [Bridge] It starts upon your knees Ask and within your heart search Where are the greatest needs? Believe He will help you serve It may seem hard at first But return again tomorrow It's a building pattern For your love of God will grow [Final Chorus] Do not delay Now today, pray (Now today, pray) Do not delay Now today, pray (Pray, pray) Feel His love draw you in You'll grow to want to serve for Him


https://youtu.be/-Cw8I8eukaI?si=BZJjZ-TvDBS0_VML

Choose This Day

President Eyring



Spiritual Survival

Partake of the Bread of Life

And drink deeply of the Living Waters

We are in need of spiritual light

To prepare to return to Heavenly Father


Jesus, as the Bread of Life, embodies the spiritual sustenance that we need which is found in His Word.

Living Water is divine grace that quenches spiritual thirst, 

Light represents the divine nature of Jesus and His role in illuminating the path for humanity. 

Hear Him Answer


There's an answer for nearly anything

If you know where to search

The internet is forever offering

But, does it feel how you yearn?


Our God has ears that hear

And eyes that see within

Learn to feel His love near

Learn to speak with Him


Learn to hear Him answer

The path for this is clear:

Read His word, pray, and serve

Through faith, impressions begin


Maybe through a word

A feeling or a thought

Through the spirit heard

As we seek to be taught



[Verse 1] Before I was afflicted I had gone astray Thinking I'd been restricted I went another way The bands of the wicked How then they robbed me In haste my steps quickened To where I'd loved Thee [Pre-Chorus] The love The power I looked up In that hour [Chorus] Light and Life Showered on me Keep your eyes On the narrow way Light and Life Showered on me We have God's love His Words, ever pray [Verse 2] Before I was afflicted I could not see Thinking I'd been restricted You were rescuing me The bands of the wicked Could not hold me long In haste my steps quickened And You made me strong [Pre-Chorus] The love The power I looked up In that hour [Chorus] Light and Life Showered on me Keep your eyes On the narrow way Light and Life Showered on me We have God's love His Words, ever pray [Bridge] Though life tries We have God's love His Words Ever pray When my feet drift You call me back To the narrow Way [Chorus] Light and Life Showered on me Keep your eyes On the narrow way Light and Life Showered on me We have God's love His Words, ever pray

Elder Gong- AI Cannot Answer Prayers

https://youtube.com/shorts/n3yf4aElu_0?si=WV0j6YUkGVcOqoLk



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He's Been There Before

He's Been There Before by Elder Troy Whittle
The alarm bell rings at 6:30, I stumble to my feet
I grab my companions bedding and pull off his sheets
A groan fills the room, is it already time to arise?
It seems like just a second ago I was able to shut my eyes

The morning activities follow- study, prayer and such
When it's time to leave the apartment, you feel you haven't accomplished much
"We have a super day planned," My comp. says with a grin
I lowly utter a faithless breath, "Yeah, if anyone lets us in."

With the word of God and my faithful Schwinn, we ride off in the street prepared to
Face another day of humidity and heat
It's 9:30 in the evening, the day is almost through
My champion and I are riding home not accomplishing what we thought to do

We ride up to the mailbox, hoping to receive a lot
Only to look inside and hear my echo reverberate "air Box"
We go up to our apartment, the day is now complete
The only thing to show for our work is a case of blistery feet

It's past 10:30 p.m. My companion is fast asleep,
Silence engulfs me all about and I begin to weep
In the midst of sadness, I kneel down to pray
I need to talk to father, but I'm not sure what to say

"Oh, Father" I begin, "What happened to us today?
I thought we'd teach somebody, but everyone was away
My hands, my aching hands- worn, hurt and beat;
If our area was any smaller, we'd have knocked every street"

"Why on missions are the days so much alike?
The only difference about today was the flat tire on my bike
Will you send some cooler weather? The heat is killing me
I sweat so bad, it gets in my eyes, it's very hard to see"

"Why do I have to wear a helmet, isn't your protection enough?
People always laugh at me, and call me stupid stuff
Please send us investigators so I may give them what they lack
I want to give them Books of Mormon, the weight of them hurts my back"

"And what about my family: They don't have much to say
I'm sick of not hearing from home day after day after day
Oh Father, Why am I here am I just wasting time?
Sometimes I just want to go home, I'm sorry but that's on my mind"

"My companion, Heavenly Father, what are you giving me?
"The way he rides his bicycle, I don't think he can see
Now you have it, I can't go on, I don't know what to do
That, my Father in Heaven, is the prayer I have for you"

My prayer now finished, I stand up, then jump right into bed
I need my rest for tomorrow, we have another long day ahead
Sleep start to overtake me, I seem to drift away
Then it seems a vision takes me to another time in another day

I'm standing alone on the hill. The view is very nice
A man walks to wards me and says, "My name is Jesus Christ"
Tears of joy well up inside, I fall down to His feet
"Arise," He states, "Follow me to the shade. You and I need to speak"

My attention's towards my Savior, total and complete
He says, "Your mission is similar of what happened to me
I understand how you feel, I know what you're going through
In fact, it would be fair to say I've felt the same as you"

"I even know how you felt when no one listened to you
At times I felt not quite sure what else I could do
I know you don't like to ride a bicycle, for you a car would be sweet
Just remember the donkey I rode wasn't equipped with 21 speeds"

"I understand you don't like sweating, in fact it's something you hate
I remember when I sweat blood from ev’ry pore, oh the agony was great!
I see you don't like your companion- you'd rather have someone else-
I once had a companion named Judas who sold my life for wealth"

"It's hard to wear a helmet and have people make fun of you
I remember when they put thorns on my head and called me King of the Jews
So you feel burdened down by the weight of your pack
I recall how heavy the cross was when they slammed it on my back"


"Your hands hurt from tracting and knocking on doors all day
I guess when they pounded nails into mine, I ached in a similar way
It's hard not to hear from home when your family's not there to see
I lost communication on the cross and cried, "Father, why hast Thou forsaken me?"

"We have a lot in common, but there's a difference between us you see
I endured to the end and finished my mission, so follow and do like me"
He embraced me with His arms and His light filled me with His love
With tears in my eyes I watched as He went back to the Father above

I stood with awe and wonder when a beep rang in my head
I listened and heard the alarm, then realized I was in my bed
My companion let out a groan, "6:30 already, no way!"
I sat up and said, "Come on, I'll even carry your scriptures today!"

No matter what we go through, when we feel we can't take more
Just stop and think about Jesus Christ, He's been there before
By Elder Troy Whittle
Texas Houston
listen to this as a song
Mission
https://ldspoetrybykellymiller.blogspot.com/2008/06/hes-been-there-before.html

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

These poems are my own thoughts and impressions as I study the gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints

I encourage you to read from the Book of Mormon and the standard works, and listen to modern day prophets, also, that your mind and heart might be touched.

Kelly Miller

153 -views 2015 a decade ago


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2
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2.61%795
3
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June 13, 2015
2.42%737
4
Australia
June 13, 2015
1.81%551
5
Philippines
June 14, 2015
1.35%412
6
New Zealand
June 14, 2015
0.99%303
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India
June 14, 2015
0.79%241
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Brazil
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0.58%176
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Germany
May 15, 2015
0.49%151
10
Mexico
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0.40%121
11
South Africa
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0.34%105
12
Russian Federation
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0.26%80
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Argentina
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30
Ireland
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35
Guatemala
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36
Denmark
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37
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May 1, 2015
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38
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39
Hong Kong
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42
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Taiwan
Mar 28, 2015
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44
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May 17, 2015
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Fiji
Feb 27, 2015
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May 8, 2015
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Belgium
May 30, 2015
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48
Switzerland
Apr 12, 2015
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49
Poland
Apr 6, 2015
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50
American Samoa
Apr 10, 2015
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51
Ecuador
Feb 23, 2015
0.05%14
52
Serbia
Mar 10, 2015
0.05%14
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Austria
Apr 8, 2015
0.04%13
54
Senegal
Nov 24, 2014
0.04%13
55
Norway
June 1, 2015
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Uruguay
Aug 18, 2014
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Apr 6, 2015
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Kenya
Oct 29, 2014
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60
Tonga
Dec 9, 2014
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Dominican Republic
Mar 12, 2015
0.04%11
62
Hungary
Feb 16, 2015
0.03%10
63
Guyana
Apr 28, 2015
0.03%10
64
Bangladesh
Jan 19, 2015
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65
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Feb 5, 2015
0.03%9
66
Kuwait
Mar 30, 2015
0.03%9
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Egypt
Apr 4, 2015
0.03%9
68
Belize
May 8, 2015
0.03%9
69
Costa Rica
Feb 4, 2015
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70
Bahamas
Jan 9, 2015
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71
Israel
Feb 27, 2015
0.03%8
72
Ukraine
Jan 24, 2015
0.03%8
73
Asia/Pacific Region
June 9, 2015
0.03%8
74
Honduras
Feb 6, 2015
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75
Cyprus
Mar 21, 2015
0.02%7
76
Guam
Apr 10, 2015
0.02%7
77
Greece
June 2, 2015
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78
China
Dec 16, 2014
0.02%7
79
Panama
Apr 7, 2015
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80
Morocco
Mar 3, 2015
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Sri Lanka
Sept 28, 2014
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Iraq
Feb 25, 2015
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Togo
June 6, 2015
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Botswana
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Apr 23, 2015
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Cook Islands
June 3, 2015
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June 23, 2014
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Moldova, Republic of
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Zimbabwe
July 23, 2014
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