He Entered a Dark Room

He entered a dark room
But the light did not leave Him
His countenance a bloom
He cheered my heart even

He Pulled Me Aside

He pulled me aside
To express concern
To invite that I confide
And know a place to turn

Find Where the Light Begins

Do not fix on and measure
The total of your sins
But take stock in and treasure
Where Christ's light begins

See Glenn Becks video interviewing some people who have been touched by Mitt Romney in a personal way.  One who was seeking spiritual counsel received advice that inspired this.

An Interview with Mitt Romney - 5/25/2010

Our culture makes all the difference
Here achievements can brightly beam
Here one can achieve through persistence
To live well and fulfill each dream

There is Nothing Inevitable About decline

There is nothing inevitable about decline
As it is now and ever has been a choice
The future of our country is ours to decide
Though doing what is right might stir up some noise

Let us be true to our American heritage
As we have faced challenging times before
This is what gives us the leading edge
As then our resolve for unity is reborn

We are a shining city on a hill
Though our example is not as bright as it could be
We have glorious works to fulfill
And must meet our problems head on...honestly

The American spirit is being rekindled
Through tea parties and community action
For we recognize that we have been swindled
And refuse to leave our future to the hands of a socialist faction

The Last Stretch

It's the last stretch of the race
His running mate enters in
With great energy in place
Mitt Romney is set to win

Through a lifetime of effort
Of working and doing the right thing
He now sacrifices comfort
For the assistance he might bring

Politics Aside

Politics aside
Mitt is a decent man
With not a thing to hide
He'll serve this country grand.

He may seem a little distant
Like a boss with things to do
But be assured in an instant
He'd respond to serve you too

Like the surgeon behind the hands
Set to remove that cancer found
Where it counts, he understands
He is the one to have around!

Warm up to the idea
That we need this business man
He does not wheel and deal
But budgets everything he can


http://mittromneyroadtothewhitehouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/glenn-beck-showcases-mitt-romneys.html

Tears Fall From Heaven

Tears fall from heaven
And reflect to us light
Like dew drops we're given
Comfort to hold on tight

See the one that dangles?
Defying all the odds?
It shimmers and spangles
Perhaps, that one is God's

I bring it to my finger
And, oh the joy to touch!
For its colors seemed to linger
And say to me, "I love you much!"

Invest in America

Invest in America
In the things that are good
Celebrate each miracle
And live in gratitude

Forgive

I pray that we all may

Learn  how to forgive

Looking foward to that day

With our Lord, we will live

This is the key

To happiness

On life's journey

For it brightens us

Pondering the First Presidency Message Oct. 2012 Ensign.  President Uctdorf

Open Your Mind

Open your mind
and remix things up
Of new thoughts to find
There is never enough

Watch your opponent
While being his best
And praise that moment
You will be blessed

Pray for your enemies
And those who abuse
A light on the hill sees
And sheds forth good news

Look At Where You Have Come

Look at where you have come
Having received so much
On the path to become
Spiritually "in touch"

Having the Vision to Do
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/print/2012/04/having-the-vision-to-do?lang=eng

 Elder O. Vincent Haleck

"If we are to prosper rather than perish, we must gain a vision of ourselves as the Savior sees us."
As we put into action the teachings of our leaders, we gain a deeper understanding of our Savior’s vision for us.
 ...as we gain a vision of ourselves as the Savior sees us and as we act on that vision, our lives will be blessed in unexpected ways.  
 ...that same vision is available to inspire and help us to act. 
Look at where we have come and the blessings we have received! 
Believe that He can bless you with vision in your life and the courage to act."

Righteous Character

Righteous character
Is more valuable than health
Knowledge,  endeavor,
Popularity, or wealth

Its transforming power
Yields consistent results
As good choices empower
Humility is built

The Transforming Power of Faith and Character

"Righteous character is more valuable than any material object you own, any knowledge you have gained through study, or any goals you have attained no matter how well lauded by mankind. In the next life your righteous character will be evaluated to assess how well you used the privilege of mortality."

—Richard G. Scott, "The Transforming Power of Faith and Character"
Topics: Character, Judgment, Righteousness

Jesus the Movie

The Jesus Movie 1979 Full

Let There Be Light

Let there be light
Shining forth from me
Virtue to ignite
Others for preparing

Let There Be Light!

"We can be a force for righteousness in preparing for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."

—Quentin L. Cook, "Let There Be Light!"
Topics: Jesus Christ, Virtue

Before You Go Into a Room

Before you go into a room
Or cross a line unknown
Never blankly just assume
All is as it is shown

In an unfamiliar place
Before you enter in
Seek the spirit, just in case
It is dangerous within

Though a promise has been made
For entertaining fun
The lines of sin do not fade
No, not a single one

The shades of gray hide shadows
Where luring traps subtly await
Each call for laughter allows
For off color jokes that aren't so great

A long time ago I stopped watching shows with canned laughter.  It just bugs me.  I feel like someone is trying to tell me when to laugh.  I was also pondering Elder Holland's CES devotional

Bouyancy

When feelings are put to rest
There's buoyancy to the soul.
Thus healing forgiveness
Helps one to rise up whole.

A quote from President Thomas S. Monson: “The spirit must be freed from tethers so strong and feelings never put to rest, so that the lift of life may give buoyancy to the soul. In many families, there are hurt feelings and a reluctance to forgive. It doesn’t really matter what the issue was. It cannot and should not be left to injure. Blame keeps wounds open. Only forgiveness heals. George Herbert, an early 17th-century poet, wrote these lines: ‘He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven, for everyone has need of forgiveness.’” 
( Hidden Wedges, Ensign, May. 2002, 19.) 

Just a little note "George Herbert (15931633) was educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was appointed reader in rhetoric in 1618 and public orator in 1620. He attracted the attention of influential patrons, including King James I, before he took holy orders in 1626. He is known as the author of the most famous religious poem in the English language, The Temple. " google books says there is no ebook at this time.  Anyone know more about his life?

Let the Right and Left Unite

Let the right and left unite
Within your own head
Your soul to become bright
And perfectly led

See the bigger picture
Open up your mind
With truth then measure
There is much to find

Second Coming of Jesus Christ.m4v

The world follows pleasures
But we follow faith
We read from the scriptures
And trust in the end play

Anticipate
The signs of the Lord
And accelerate
Your faith in His word

Another Testament of Jesus Christ - The Book of Mormon

He came and blessed them one by one
As the living promise, He the Son
With emotion, all were overcome
For He knew them, each and everyone!

The Sabbath Day is Set Apart

This day is set apart
To give the Lord your heart
To let Him impart
A clean and fresh new start

Your Biting Language

Your biting language
Meant to rip me apart
Is but your anguish
At what is in your heart

Team it Up

Team it up
Stick it out
When life's tough
Keep from doubt

Share what's tender
Build up your faith
See life's splendor
More brightly framed

Yes, miracles
Subtly do occur
As our samples
Of heaven's sweet succor

Believe in The Family That You Have

The family that you have
Is the one you have been given
Each wears a different hat
And has the Light of Christ within

Not a one is above another
As we are all dependent on Christ
Through expressing love to each other
Unity helps us become more bright

The Sabbath Day

Honestly, things change
When we keep the sabbath day
Priorities rearrange
Making time to think and pray

Ten Commandments

Ten Commandments the Lord gave us
To tutor us as His people
They are attainable as we trust
That the Master knows each pupil

With our love for God before all else
We will not be disappointed
For He loves perfectly and does help
Through His Son we are anointed

A drop at a time to be more like Him
To follow the path He has laid
Back to our Father who art in Heaven
Through our eternal covenants made

We, His people are quick to sin
So He gave to us His Sabbath
A day to start over, to follow Him
And, to repent of each bad habit

Other Gods, we shall have none
Nor any graven image
Swearing His name is never done
Though popularity does wage

What we shall do is recognize
Good things come to those who pray
And not covet what's before our eyes
Or feel lust in any way

We shall not judge or wish ill
Or be haughty with another
Tempering each thought lest we kill
The heart and soul of a brother

Lastly and greatly let us love
The parents of our youth
While giving thanks to God above
That we live in the days of truth

A Dream Unto the Lord

Last night, I did not dream of work
And relive the struggles of the day
I did not fret, nor even jerk
But drifted to a place far away

So far I do not remember
Except today, I feel great
That journey made in slumber
Was narrow, sweet, and straight

A dream unto the Lord, I think
Where heavy burdens cease
Where one finds that inner link
To heaven where there is peace

In the Spirit of Loving Kindness

In the spirit of loving kindness
Go about your day
Your circle of influence widens
As for others, you pray

Get the Message Out

Get the message out
Our nation must be good
With more faith about
Filled with brotherhood

For then blessings come
From our Father above
Helping us become
More and more filled with love

This cycle of joy widens
To never know an end
When hope within brightens
And we share it with our friends

You May Build a Wall of Sin

You may build a wall
And think you are safe to sin
But, God sees over all
And knows your heart within

He Knows Our Times

He who knows the beginning from the end
Knows this little piece of time.
Upon all the bad that descends,
He says, "vengeance is mine".

Our Eternal Life

There is a plan in place
To save the human race
To journey back  to God
For from Him we have gone

Patterns of Light: The Light of Christ

Light is radiance
For direction and insight
It shines with brilliance
And warms us to do what's right

Patterns of Light: Discerning Light

Everything that entices
Us in a good way
Sheds light and influences
How we go about our day

Do Your Best To Be Your Best

Do your best to be your best
And you'll receive great blessings
Of God's hand both seek and confess
In all things for addressing

Do You Think It Pains Jesus?

Do you think it pains Jesus
When you delay to repent?
Making a mockery thus
Of His sacred atonement

The proud wall that you build
Can not be tall enough
Though as wide as a field
Still, forth, shines His great love

Repentance can heal
The pain and sorrow you cause
The atonement is real
It restores you to God's laws

Let the Right and Left Unite

Let the right and left unite
And meet in the middle somewhere
We are a nation of light
And ought to then seek out God's care

One side says, "Government did it!"
The other says "No, I did it alone!"
But we should each know our limits
Prosperity's for God to make known

Look for Light in Others

Look for Christ's light in others
Be bold and show kindness
Not the kind that smothers
But of charity that brightens

Advance the work of the Lord
In the spirit of love, give care
You've the best life has to offer
Let them know, when asked, you will be there

Let each likeness attract
For the joining of more light
Agree on what is fact
And marvel at each insight

Open Your Mind

Open your mind to possibilities.
Science is asking questions.
It's ok to have doubts, not hostilities.
Gather your thoughts for expression

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Personal Value

The personal value And sacred splendor Of every one of you Is known of the Lord He for the Father Suffered for us To ransom and offer God's plan ever just The plan of salvation Delivers us from sin Unto exaltation As we come unto Him By faith in His word Obedience and prayer We learn of our worth And feel of His care Because of Your Faith "The personal value, the sacred splendor of every one of you, is the very reason there is a plan for salvation and exaltation." —Jeffrey R. Holland, "Because of Your Faith", General Conference, October 2010 Topics: Divine Nature

All Jews

All Jews are for Jesus
They pray that He show
Let us show He is with us
Shine His Light, that they know

Patterns of Light: Spirit of Revelation

    
Light enters a room
Shadows disappear
Hope brightens to bloom
And shows the Lord is near

Here is the Hard Cold Truth

Here is the hard cold truth
When you screw up your youth
It is a long way back
And the train's moved up the track

So the sooner you start
The better- for your heart
For your family, your future
And for wisdom to tutor

Be sure to leave it all behind
For habits lay dormant in the mind
Your place in the home then to destroy
Repent completely and know true joy

On the train there is understanding
And a solid foundation for standing
Where joy of service surpasses all else
Through the Love of Christ our best source of help

Ephesians 3:17-19

 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

“O, remember, my son, and learn wisdom in thy youth; yea, learn in thy youth to keep [all] the commandments of God.” (Alma 37:35.) 

What Makes Rosh Hashanah Beautiful

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Your light shines
when you're happy and good
All it takes
is a good attitude

And a little help
from God above
For He is
the true giver of love

Permanent Resistance

A righteous life that's consistent

Can be permanently resistant

To the eroding influence of sin

As power and strength builds within

The Transforming Power of Faith and Character

"A consistent, righteous life produces an inner power and strength that can be permanently resistant to the eroding influence of sin and transgression."

—Richard G. Scott, "The Transforming Power of Faith and Character", General Conference, October 2010
Topics: Righteousness

Special Witness - President Uchtdorf

    
Rise above the fears of the day
And embrace the living light
Uncertainty will flea away
As in the Lord you delight

Special Witness - President Monson

Words, once read before

Have added meaning

When come from the Lord

Lifting... leading...

We Like Sheep Oft Go Astray

We like sheep oft go astray
Going about our own way
The shepherd waits for a bleat
And calls out, "Come follow me".

The Edifice of Faith

How great it is to have a foundation
Of integrity to build upon
That through good choices and preparation
You stand spiritually strong

That upon this solid ground
An edifice of faith can be built
Based on what is surely sound
A love for Christ that does not wilt

conference is coming....

Mountains to Climb - general-conference

www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/mountains-to-climb

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ... I heard President Spencer W. Kimball, in a session of conference, ask that God ... But President Monson has also wisely taught that a foundation of faith in the reality of ... Those choices, hundreds in most days, prepare the solid ground on which our edifice of faith is built.

We Find the Christ

We find the Christ
When we partake
Of truth and light
And sins forsake

We find Him when
We're His people
And gather in
Unto His temple

Love Comes Back

 love comes back
it finds a crack

when you give

laugh, forgive

put aside

and stay what's lied

assume the best

share you are blessed

get past faults

To hallowed halls

healing pain

yes, you gain

Worship in Song

Worship the Savior
And sing great hymns
Here lies a way where
Striving strengthens

Plant Feelings of Love and Live

Plant feelings of love
Deep within your heart
Look up, rise above...
And let God impart

Honor and Observe

Honor and observe
This holiday, this year
Those who labor at work
Need a day off, it's clear

I am thankful for three things
A day off to unstop the toilet
Walmart for being open on Labor day, and for a really cool plunger!
It sucks the yuck into an accordion so the toilet doesn't overflow as you work it.
Go entrepreneurs of America!

Distraction

The tree of life stands alone
To the humble its fruit is known
Granting love, peace, and rest
Though the lofty scoff, "They're best!"

Engaging in loud laughter
They claim the fruit is "boring"
But in truth what they are after
Is distraction-  a new story

With a Smile on My Face

With a smile on my face
A warm prayer in my heart
And my pillow in embrace
A dream began to start

The randomness of sleep
Displayed what's in my head
As REM's went deep
I saw what I just read

The tree of life, so green
Had fruit on every leaf
The whitest ever seen
I was thrilled beyond belief

I held one in my hand
Fragrance filled the air
Oh, the taste was grand
So pure, I sought to share

I searched far a wide
So hard,  that I woke up
My dream I will not hide
For what I tasted was love

The Accounting

An account will be made
Of each day that we live
Before our eyes, replayed
What message will it give?

Angels

Angels watch over us
As messengers of love
Offering promise
And light from above

The Glimpse

Where is heaven?
How do we get there?
Am I headed
To that place of care?

Sweetly, we see a glimpse
Of heaven while on earth
As through the veil one slips
Unto celestial worth

Let Us Speak of Heaven

Let us speak of heaven,
Of our journey, upward, home;
And of Christ who has given
Reasons to dream and hope

She Was Not Through

She walked in the dark mist
To breathe in the damp air
But staying too long
It curled her long hair

Now, soaked to the skin
She began to sniff
Her clothes were too thin
A sound... scared her stiff

Close steps on the gravel
Alerted her ears
Which way should she travel?
To where the mist clears

A man or a beast
Was following her
Which way was the East?
She could not be sure

She must think, be quick
Should she run or hide?
Her fear became thick
She would have to decide

A prayer cleared her head
A warmth flowed inside
She turned around and said,
"God is on my side."

The man, so confused
Went another way
She, though, was not through
And prayed, from that day...

I Believe in Me

I believe in me
And in doing what's right
That one day I'll be
Living the abundant life

This I believe
Because of what I hold
The gospel does weave
Life's tapestry with gold

YES We Can Choose

YES, we can choose
What we make of each day
This is great news
If you want it this way

Come Goliath

Come, Goliath
The battles on
I find that courage
Helps me be strong

Do Not Give Up on the Lord

Do not give up on the Lord
His blessings are eternal
He offers the great reward
The path to heaven's portal

Separate Paths

We are all on a separate path
Wish not for what another hath
Each trail, set, with varied light
Leads to heaven, if we do what's right

Faith

What will awake
The stirring of the heart?
And cause fear to shake?
Faith- to do and impart

To Give Service or Love

To give service or love

It is one and the same

It shows what we're made of

And that we're glad we came

To Deceive or Distract To Give Service or Love

To deceive or distract
It is one and the same
It gets us far off track
To Satan's deadly game

To give service or love
It is one and the same
It shows what we're made of
And that we're glad we came

Fight to End Conquest

Fight to end conquest
For the message it sends
Tolerance at its best
Is peace among friends

Let our hearts be stout
In this long travail
With good works about
That our light not fail

"For these men are lately drawn from the ways of peace. They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate. They fight to let justice arise, and tolerance and good will among all Thy people. "
Franklin Roosevelt's D-Day Prayer 

June 6, 1944

My fellow Americans: Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the United States and our allies were crossing the Channel in another and greater operation. It has come to pass with success thus far.

And so, in this poignant hour, I ask you to join with me in prayer:

Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity.

Lead them straight and true; give strength to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, steadfastness in their faith.

They will need Thy blessings. Their road will be long and hard. For the enemy is strong. He may hurl back our forces. Success may not come with rushing speed, but we shall return again and again; and we know that by Thy grace, and by the righteousness of our cause, our sons will triumph.

They will be sore tried, by night and by day, without rest-until the victory is won. The darkness will be rent by noise and flame. Men's souls will be shaken with the violences of war.

For these men are lately drawn from the ways of peace. They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate. They fight to let justice arise, and tolerance and good will among all Thy people. They yearn but for the end of battle, for their return to the haven of home.

Some will never return. Embrace these, Father, and receive them, Thy heroic servants, into Thy kingdom.

And for us at home -- fathers, mothers, children, wives, sisters, and brothers of brave men overseas -- whose thoughts and prayers are ever with them--help us, Almighty God, to rededicate ourselves in renewed faith in Thee in this hour of great sacrifice.

Many people have urged that I call the Nation into a single day of special prayer. But because the road is long and the desire is great, I ask that our people devote themselves in a continuance of prayer. As we rise to each new day, and again when each day is spent, let words of prayer be on our lips, invoking Thy help to our efforts.

Give us strength, too -- strength in our daily tasks, to redouble the contributions we make in the physical and the material support of our armed forces.

And let our hearts be stout, to wait out the long travail, to bear sorrows that may come, to impart our courage unto our sons wheresoever they may be.

And, O Lord, give us Faith. Give us Faith in Thee; Faith in our sons; Faith in each other; Faith in our united crusade. Let not the keenness of our spirit ever be dulled. Let not the impacts of temporary events, of temporal matters of but fleeting moment let not these deter us in our unconquerable purpose.

With Thy blessing, we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy. Help us to conquer the apostles of greed and racial arrogancies. Lead us to the saving of our country, and with our sister Nations into a world unity that will spell a sure peace a peace invulnerable to the schemings of unworthy men. And a peace that will let all of men live in freedom, reaping the just rewards of their honest toil.

Thy will be done, Almighty God.

Amen. 

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Jesus Teaches of Being Born Again

In the shadows of the night
Before a man lies down
May he seek out truth and light
And rejoice in what is found

Jesus Heals a Possessed Man

The Savior parts a way
And faces what's in us
Calling forth peace always
That light we might possess

Go and Sin No More

When a sorrowing sinner falls
The Savior is there, ready
To answer the accuser's calls
To set aright and steady