Is Psalm 51 the Key to Understanding Lehi's Dream? Knowhy #325

God can reach your humble heart

And light your soul for more

Of what He would impart

What do you hunger for?

Lost, in a large wilderness

A dark and dreary waste

In Lehi's dream, it was mercy

He sought out of this evil place

He hungered for God's light

For wisdom, purity and joy

To partake of the tree of life

And, with righteous seekers, join

But, without family can one be happy?

In his dream he called for each member

Some started, detoured and joined the proud, mocking

Others came, heard them and left forever

Happy is the man with God's wisdom

And sweet is the love they find

Follow the calls from His prophets

And leave the darkness behind

Oh, to learn that this tree

Represents His Son on the cross

Suffering to redeem

In purity to atone for us

Forgiveness here awaits

Any and all who will pray

Here hope of mercy awaits

As we leave our sinful ways

Verse 1] God can reach your humble heart And light your soul for more Of what He would impart What do you hunger for? Lost in a large wilderness A dark and dreary waste Lehi saw the mercy He sought out of that place [Pre-Chorus] He hungered for God's light For wisdom, purity, and joy To partake of the tree of life And with righteous seekers, join [Chorus] Tree of mercy Call me near Tree of mercy Cast out fear His Son on the cross Suffering for us Tree of mercy Let it grow in us [Verse 2] But without family, can one be happy? In his dream, he called each name Some started, detoured, and joined the proud Some heard laughter, left in shame Happy is the man with God's wisdom And sweet is the love they find Follow the calls from His prophets And leave the darkness behind [Pre-Chorus] He hungered for God's light For wisdom, purity, and joy To partake of the tree of life And with righteous seekers, join [Chorus] Tree of mercy Call me near Tree of mercy Cast out fear His Son on the cross Suffering for us Tree of mercy Let it grow in us [Bridge] Oh, to learn what that tree means A living witness plain That every wound can answer When we call on His name Forgiveness here awaits Any and all who will pray Here hope of mercy awaits As we leave our sinful ways [Final Chorus] Tree of mercy Call me near Tree of mercy Cast out fear His Son on the cross Suffering for us Tree of mercy Let it grow in us Tree of mercy Hold us fast Tree of mercy Make us last In the light He gives We will rise above Tree of mercy Root us deep in love

desperate plea for forgiveness, and the hope of a man who had committed great sins. He desired that the Lord would create in him “a clean heart” and “renew a right spirit” (Psalm 51:10). Certainly, this is also what Lehi wanted for his family, and especially for Laman and Lemuel.

Like Psalm 51, Lehi’s dream teaches that there is hope for those who wander in darkness. They can have faith that they, too, can find forgiveness and joy when they pray unto the Lord “that he would have mercy on [them], according to the multitude of his tender mercies.”

Nephi further saw that the tree represented the Son of God, who “was lifted up upon the cross and slain for the sins of the world

 from sin and evil (vv. 3–5) to wisdom, purity and joy (vv. 6–8). When Lehi comes out of the darkness and is blessed to partake of the fruit of the tree, he then desires to share the fruit with his family. In the psalm, David commits to “teach transgressors thy ways” and convert the sinners unto God (v. 13).

There is a very interesting parallel in the comparison between Lehi’s journey to the tree of life and the psalmist being taught “wisdom” in Psalm 51:6. Taking into consideration Proverbs 3, we see that the ancient Israelites saw a relationship between wisdom and the tree of life. Proverbs 3 praises the virtue of finding wisdom: “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom … She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her” (Proverbs 3:13, 18). In Lehi’s dream, the fruit of the tree of life also brought profound happiness (1 Nephi 8:10, 12).

https://latterdaysaintmag.com/why-did-lehi-quote-from-a-psalm-of-repentance-in-his-dream/

Who God= He is yellow

What God does purple

I do green

I will orange

Shall- blue

why pink

prayer

Psalms 23: 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalm 51 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.

5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.

What Are the Odds? Two Hearts Safe at Last

What are the odds 

That day we met?

Our God above

Showed His hand then

And we both knew when

Something told me

My heart was safe

We each could see

Two misfits match!

A mutual catch

Two broken pieces

Together complete

And how it pleases

More each time we talk

Hand in hand as we walk

Our pains in the past

Somehow I know

We both will heal

We are the real deal

We are the real deal

Safe at last

Two hearts safe at last!

Verse 1] What are the odds That day we met? Our God above Showed His hand then We grew to know when Something told me Here, my heart was safe [Pre-Chorus] We each could see Two misfits match A mutual catch Two broken pieces Together complete And how it pleases [Chorus] We are the real deal We are the real deal Safe at last Two hearts safe at last We are the real deal We are the real deal Hand in hand Hand in hand as we walk [Verse 2] More each time we talk Our pains in the past Somehow I know We both will heal I hold that close When the days run cold You make my lost heart Feel whole again [Pre-Chorus] We each could see Two misfits match A mutual catch Two broken pieces Together complete And how it pleases [Chorus] We are the real deal We are the real deal Safe at last Two hearts safe at last We are the real deal We are the real deal Hand in hand Hand in hand as we walk [Bridge] If the road shakes I won't let go If the night stays long We'll still know We were meant to find This kind of grace Two broken pieces Finding place [Final Chorus] We are the real deal We are the real deal Safe at last Two hearts safe at last We are the real deal We are the real deal Hand in hand Hand in hand as we walk

Hold to Your Wishes

Hold to your wishes
Of great love and peace
You soon will witness
Sweet dreams will increase

When our eyes drift off
There's much we explore
Though yesterdays scoff
We know there's much more

Hold to your wishes
And hold to your dreams
While darkness inches
Out bursts the moonbeams

Though gone the sunset
And in creeps great doubt
Our dreams will not let
As inside they shout

Hold to your wishes
Of prosperity
It'll be delicious
In wakes clarity

When you are sleeping
Your dreams are in sight
There for safekeeping
Till they come to light

[Verse 1] Hold to your wishes Of great love and peace You soon will witness Sweet dreams will increase When our eyes drift off There's much we explore Though yesterdays scoff We know there's much more [Pre-Chorus] Though gone the sunset And in creeps great doubt Our dreams will not let As inside they shout [Chorus] Hold to your wishes Hold to your dreams While darkness inches Out bursts the moonbeams Hold to your wishes Hold to your dreams What waits in silence Can still set you free [Verse 2] Hold to your wishes Of prosperity It'll be delicious In wakes clarity When you are sleeping Your dreams are in sight There for safekeeping Till they come to light [Bridge] When the room goes still And the night leans in Keep the spark alive Let the whole thing begin [Chorus] Hold to your wishes Hold to your dreams While darkness inches Out bursts the moonbeams Hold to your wishes Hold to your dreams What waits in silence Can still set you free [Outro] Hold to your wishes And hold to your dreams Till morning answers What your heart has seen

Weaknesses Show You God's Hand

Weaknesses are great
For they show you God's hand
As you grow in faith
You further understand

Your speech may be slow
Your writing a jumble
Still work, you will grow!
Believe and be humble!

Moses was slow of speech
And Jacob could not write
Strength was given to each
So they could lead us right

Verse 1] Weaknesses are great For they show You God’s hand As you grow in faith You further understand Your speech may be slow Your writing a jumble Still work, you will grow Believe and be humble [Pre-Chorus] You shape what is small You teach what is weak When I cannot stand tall You still make me meek [Chorus] Slow of speech Still called to lead Slow of speech You give what I need Slow of speech But strong in Your sight Slow of speech You make it right [Verse 2] Moses was slow of speech And Jacob could not write Strength was given to each So they could lead us right What You ask, You supply What You send, You sustain You lift up the low And You call them by name [Pre-Chorus] You shape what is small You teach what is weak When I cannot stand tall You still make me meek [Chorus] Slow of speech Still called to lead Slow of speech You give what I need Slow of speech But strong in Your sight Slow of speech You make it right [Bridge] Use every scarred hand Use every trembling word Make faith rise again Let Your truth be heard [Final Chorus] Slow of speech Still called to lead Slow of speech You give what I need Slow of speech But strong in Your sight Slow of speech You make it right

Can you think of many who when called were concerned over their weaknesses?

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Assurance- the Power of the Savior's Atonement

No matter who we have been before
We can become whole and even holy!
Through the sanctifying power of our Lord
His atonement reconciles, compensates  and transforms

We are all within His grace, His love His reach
No matter the sin, mistake or transgression
No matter the pit of Hell, vile, with stench
He awaits to cleanse, to heal, and to teach 

Verse 1] No matter who we have been before We can become whole And even holy Through the sanctifying power Of our Lord His mercy stays [Pre-Chorus] His atonement reconciles Compensates and transforms We are all within His grace His love His reach Still hold us close [Chorus] Whole and holy Whole and holy No matter the past No matter the fall Whole and holy Whole and holy We are all within His grace And that is all [Verse 2] No matter the sin Mistake or transgression No matter the pit of Hell Vile, with stench He awaits To cleanse, to heal, and to teach [Pre-Chorus] His atonement reconciles Compensates and transforms We are all within His grace His love His reach Still hold us close [Chorus] Whole and holy Whole and holy No matter the past No matter the fall Whole and holy Whole and holy We are all within His grace And that is all [Bridge] He meets us there In the wreckage He calls us by name He cleanses the shame He carries the weight And makes us new again [Final Chorus] Whole and holy Whole and holy No matter the past No matter the fall Whole and holy Whole and holy He awaits to cleanse, to heal And make us whole

President Christofferson inspiring assurance on the Savior's atonement :

https://youtube.com/shorts/A8vV-0n5Qco?si=xhRGMrGlXJL-2BU2

Problem Solver

Be part of the solution 

Pray over the problem 

And amidst  the confusion

Add words that do soften

Behavior gone rotten

If not....take walks OFTEN

Then, help them feel what you feel

Let them see your pain

Bring them back to love, made real

Where you both can explain

And seek God once again

To walk in truth made plain

Never let a problem

Overshadow your love

No matter or how often

Light awaits from above

We cannot have enough

For peace in life is tough

Verse 1] Be part of the solution Pray over the problem And amidst the confusion Add words that do soften Behavior gone rotten If not....take walks OFTEN Then, help them feel what you feel Let them see your pain [Pre-Chorus] Bring them back to love, made real Where you both can explain And seek God once again To walk in truth made plain [Chorus] Be part of the solution Be part of the solution Pray over the problem Love can lead us home Be part of the solution Be part of the solution When the truth feels heavy Love still stands alone [Verse 2] Never let a problem Overshadow your love No matter or how often Light awaits from above We cannot have enough For peace in life is tough So when the room goes cold Stay kind, stay strong, stay true [Pre-Chorus] Bring them back to love, made real Where you both can explain And seek God once again To walk in truth made plain [Chorus] Be part of the solution Be part of the solution Pray over the problem Love can lead us home Be part of the solution Be part of the solution When the truth feels heavy Love still stands alone [Bridge] If the words come sharp Let mercy answer first If the heart is tired Let grace unseal the hurt No wall stays forever When love is made real We kneel in the storm And learn how to heal [Final Chorus] Be part of the solution Be part of the solution Pray over the problem Love can lead us home Be part of the solution Be part of the solution When the truth feels heavy Love still stands alone

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

Human Dignity

Living in complete darkness

Laboring and tunneling by hand

In a death camp- its purpose

To execute the solution plan

Each morning they got coffee

Then lunch potato peel water

For dinner 3 slices of bread

Nothing else was offered


The skin sacrifices

To fuel each worn heart

As cruelty rises

Hate's works delt in the dark


So thin they nearly vanished

But none could erase

Each soul's will to survive

For tomorrow, just in case


Liberation would come

And deliver them from

Annihilation

Extermination


Then, the rescues came

Each tried to stand up tall

With human dignity

As God's children, after all

Human dignity refers to the intrinsic worth of every individual, emphasizing that all people possess a special value simply by being human. This concept underpins various moral and political rights, asserting that every person deserves respect and ethical treatment regardless of their status or circumstances.

Key Aspects

• Inherent Value: Human dignity is tied to humanity itself, not contingent on external factors like social status or achievements.
• Moral Foundation: It serves as a basis for fundamental rights and duties, influencing legal and ethical standards.
• Universal Application: The idea promotes equality, suggesting that all individuals should be treated with respect and fairness.

The Final Solution during WWll was for the genocide of Jews. 6 million were killed.

I just learned about one of the camps: The Ebensee Camp- Of the prisoners rescued, over 700 died from the starvation they had endured. They lived in complete darkness. It was painful for not only their eyes to adjust to daylight but their emaciated thin skin!

Breakfast- coffee

Lunch- potato peelings in boiled water

Dinner- 150 grams of bread- todays equivalent of 3 or 4 slices

written of another camp:

In April 1945, as American soldiers entered the gates of Mittelbau-Dora, they were met with a silence heavier than gunfire. Among the survivors stood a man whose shadow seemed stronger than his body — as if it had learned how to stand when he no longer could. When he saw the soldiers, he tried to rise. Not because he had the strength — but because dignity still lived inside him. His legs were thin like dried branches, his ribs visible beneath fragile skin. His body had spent years sacrificing itself just to keep his heart alive. When he stood, his knees gave way, forgotten by muscles long starved into weakness. He weighed no more than a child. Yet he carried the unbearable weight of cruelty, hunger, and survival. What broke the soldiers most was not how frail he was — but how gentle. He whispered apologies to the medics for being “too slow,” for “taking space,” for breathing as if even life itself felt like something he had to earn. A nurse knelt beside him, holding his hand, softly reminding him of the truth: “You are not a burden. Your body has already done something extraordinary — it survived when the world tried to erase you.” He lived only a few weeks after liberation. But he died free.

And long after his passing, the soldiers carried his memory with them — the image of a man whose body had nearly vanished, but whose humanity never did. His shadow stayed behind, etched into their hearts as a reminder of what must never be allowed to happen again. We share stories like his not for sorrow alone — but for remembrance. Not for numbers — but for names, faces, and fragile souls who fought every day just to remain human. Their shadows still speak to us now, across time, with a simple plea: Never again.  Watch the full story here: https://ifeg.info/2026/07/23/the-man-whose-shadow-survived-the-forgotten-prisoner-who-taught-soldiers-the-meaning-of-humanity/

[Verse 1] Living in complete darkness Laboring and tunneling by hand In a death camp, its purpose To execute the solution plan Each day an early morning coffee Then lunch, potato peel water For dinner, three slices of bread And nothing else was offered [Pre-Chorus] Soon, the skin sacrifices To fuel each worn out heart More demands, cruelty rises Hate's works delt in the dark [Chorus] We held on We held on For tomorrow, just in case We held on We held on No one could erase [Verse 2] So thin they nearly vanished But none could erase Each soul's will to survive For tomorrow, just in case Liberation would come And deliver them from Annihilation Extermination [Bridge] Then, the rescues came Each tried to stand up tall With human dignity As God's children, after all [Chorus] We held on We held on For tomorrow, just in case We held on We held on No one could erase [Outro] Living in complete darkness Still, the dawn would come again

Outpouring Love

Hanging tubes 

The needles

The feeble state

As we all wait

Tears to chase

As hands tremble

Prayers...we pace

And wait, humbled

Fear and hope

Memories flood

Then, it comes

Outpouring, love

We see signs

God is with us

Hearts align

Anew to trust

Come what may

We will say

God is here

Love is near

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