Often times we listen to music without really listening to the words. We like a song for its catchy beat, and fun chorus but do we really understand what it is saying? There is a lot of bad music out there in the world and, unfortunately, on my playlist. Today I remembered the importance of good music... as we sat in sacrament singing the hymns, I took a chance to really look at the words of the songs. I was inspired. Below is our opening song from the meeting, read it as if it were a journal entry or proclamation, not a song. I hope you can feel the power in the words.
As Zion’s youth in latter days we stand with valiant heart with promise shining in our eyes; resolved to do our part. Upon a noble past we build; the future fills our view. We face the challenge of our day and pledge we will be true. The truths and values we embrace are mocked on ev’ry hand; yet as we listen and obey we know we can withstand the evils that would weaken us, the sin that would destroy. With faith, we hold the iron rod and find in this our joy. Thru test and trial we’ll have our fears but we will not despair. We’re here to serve a righteous cause; truth gives us strength to dare. We’ll love, and learn, and overcome; we’ll sing a joyful song as Zion’s youth in latter days, triumphant, pure, and strong.
I LOVE MUSIC. I believe it is one of Heavenly Father's many gifts to bring us joy and inspiration when we need it most. Below is "If You Could Hie to Kolob", by my new favorite composer, Aaron Waite.... one of many BEAUTIFUL pieces of his.
Other thoughts from Sacrament meeting today....
Elder Marion G. Romney, at a Brigham Young University devotional in 1955, stated: “Now there are those among us who are trying to serve the Lord without offending the devil.” The Savior said, “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” Today many of us are trying to serve two masters—the Lord and our own selfish interests—without offending the devil. The influence of God, our Eternal Father, urges us, pleads with us, and inspires us to follow him. In contrast, the power of Satan urges us to disbelieve and disregard God’s commandments.
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"I have a dear friend who is a respected physician. He writes a regular national article on health. Often his subject concerns nutrition. He has a problem. He loves doughnuts—delicious but not usually considered one of the world’s most nutritious foods. To resolve this dilemma, he has come up with what he calls his 80:20 theory of nutrition. This theory says if you are very good 80 percent of the time, you can eat what you want the other 20 percent of the time. Now, this may be all right in nutrition, but the 80:20 principle is not acceptable in such things as gambling, pornography, or honesty. Brothers and sisters, are we sometimes 80:20 members of the Church?"
Talk found here
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