How Can I Be....a beautiful song.

I wanted to share this uplifting song. It talks of the prophets in the Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ. I am so thankful for the scriptures, and the examples of all the prophets. So many have lived their lives fully walking in the ways of the Lord, sacrificing all to follow his example. I am so thankful for the example of my Savior, Jesus Christ. This song just puts all those feelings into focus. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Editing to add: I have found the original composer's version of this song on YouTube. It was written by Nela Otuafi. His version is just as beautiful with a piano accompaniment.

The Fruits of Our Labors - So Sweet

Over the course of being parents, my husband and I have worked to teach our children how and what to pray for. Also, teaching them the proper reverence that should be assumed when speaking with our Heavenly Father. We all take turns saying the prayer in our nightly family prayer. Even Puppy gets a turn.

Praying with your children each day is a wonderful opportunity to see inside their hearts and their minds. I did not know how much they struggle with some things, as when I hear them pray for comfort over something. Or to hear them be thankful for something you had forgotten. We have seen our kids improve greatly in the depth and meaning of their prayers. It is a truly special blessing to have that in our lives.

Today was a really precious moment for my son and I as we began our first morning of school this year. After talking about all the things we were going to do this year, and how we were going to focus on certain areas of study, we prayed before starting our scripture study. My son said the most beautiful heartfelt prayer I have ever heard him utter. It was so full of earnest concern for me as his teacher. That I would have strength to teach them, and enjoy teaching them. I have been pretty sick the last 2 weeks, so I am sure he has become aware of the sacrifice it will be for me to consistently teach him each day. It was a prayer of sincere desire for the Lord to bless him in his studies this year. It truly touched my heart.

It was like Heavenly Father was giving me a witness that I have taught my children something good. And that it is making a difference in their lives. I am so thankful for prayer and for the opportunity to share it with my children. I am glad that they have a strong faith in prayer and turn to the Father with all things. Who could ask for more?

This is My Life Motto

See that ye love one another;
Cease to be covetous;
Learn to impart one to another
As the gospel requires.
Cease to be idle;
Cease to be unclean;
Cease to find fault one with another;
Cease to sleep longer than is needful;
Retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary;
Arise early, that your bodies
And your minds may be invigorated.
And above all things
Clothe yourselves with the bond of charity,
As with a mantle,
Which is the bond of perfectness and peace.
Pray always, that ye may not faint, until I come
Behold, and lo, I will come quickly,
And receive you unto myself. Amen.
Doctrine and Convenants 88:123-126

For a few years I have been working on living these words of scripture. Mainly focusing on the things it tells me to cease doing. I know this scripture well. I read it regularly. Tonight something stuck out.

Pray always, that ye may not faint, until I come. Behold, and lo, I will come quickly and receive you unto myself.

What a blessing that will be, when the Savior will come and receive me unto himself. These words brought me such comfort and peace tonight. I am so thankful for my wonderful Savior who loves me and comforts me. I am so thankful for the Atonement and the gift of prayer. I am thankful for all the little things I am blessed with each day. As I remember these things, I know that I can push forward another day until He will come to receive me.