Stay.

I'm listening to a song called "Stay" by Jenny Phillips. Here are the lyrics:

I stand in wonder

At what thou hast done for me

Nothing could ever

Be as sweet

As Thy mercy

As Thy love

As Thy peace

[Chorus]

My soul breathes

I feel hope beat

I'm so alive

When thy spirit fills me

I want this feeling with me

Stay, stay

Help me live in a way

That Thy spirit can stay with me

Sure as the sunrise

As pure as the falling snow

Like leaves that are dancing

In the autumn breeze

Like blue skies

Like laughter

Like new life

[Chorus (x2)]

My soul breathes

I feel hope beat

I'm so alive

When thy spirit fills me

I want this feeling with me

Stay, stay

Help me live in a way

That Thy spirit can stay with me

I love this song, especially the chorus. It's saying that My soul breathes, I feel hope, and I'm so alive when I feel His spirit, and then asking Him to "Help me live in a way that Thy spirit can stay with me." In D&C 25:12 it says "For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me" and this song is a perfect example of this because in the song she's asking Him to help her live in a way that His spirit can stay with her because she loves the feeling she gets when she feels it. I, too, love the feeling that His spirit gives me, and I hope and pray every day that I can live in a way that His spirit can stay and influence me. Because He loves me, I feel His love constantly through His spirit and I feel His mercy through the spirit that acts of kindness or thoughtfulness of others gives me. He is constantly showing me how much He loves me, and I hope and I pray that every day I can feel His spirit so that I can help others feel His love and mercy. 

Because of Him.

I know He lives! I know that because of Him we can live again. And I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that because of Him, I am NEVER alone. He will always send people when they are needed because He knows what we are feeling and doesn't want us to be or feel alone. 

I'm trying to be like Jesus.

🎶 I'm trying to be like Jesus; I'm following in His ways. I'm trying to love as He did in all that I do and say. At times I am tempted to make a wrong choice, but I try to listen as the still small voice whispers: Love one another as Jesus loves you. Try to show kindness in all that you do. Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought for these are the things Jesus taught. 🎶

Hello! I have this song stuck in my head for some reason, so I thought maybe someone needed it so I decided to put it on my blog. Try to remember that Jesus loves you no matter what, but it makes Him happy when you're choosing the right and when you're trying to be like Him. 

Because of Him, all things are possible.

Happy Easter! What a beautiful time to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior. I know He lives. He was crucified on Calvary and He was buried in a tomb and laid there for three days. On the third day--Sunday--He rose. Because of Him, we can live again. Because of Him, all things are possible. Because of Him, we never have to suffer alone. 

Come Unto Christ.

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you" ~Matthew 7:7

This scripture reminds me of this year's mutual theme: Come Unto Christ and Be Perfected in Him. If you just put forth the effort to ask, and seek, and knock, Heavenly Father will answer, and help you find, and open the door. Christ is waiting with arms wide open; you just have to come unto Him and ask. 

April Conference.

Conference was so good! I had a couple of questions that I received some answers for. Here are some of my favorite quotes:

So glad I was able to watch conference last week! I know The Lord answered my prayers and questions with some of the talks that were given. 

Change.

Change is something that will always be happening. Maybe you married someone and your life will never be the same again. Maybe someone who was always a constant in your life is now gone from your life or farther away. Maybe you have a new addition to your family. Maybe a lot of your friends are going off to college. Whether for better or for worse, change will always be a constant thing in our lives. But you know one person who will never change? They'll always be there and they'll always be the same? Jesus Christ. He is always there and He will always be the same. He will always be there to hold your hand through tough times or pick you up if it gets too rough. He will always be there. He will always be there when you're scared for a good change that will really mess with your world. He will always be there when you're sad and frightened. He will never leave you alone. He will always be there and He will send people--angels--to be His helping hands. Maybe that girl down the street that you just waved to or said "hi" to needed someone to be friendly. Maybe that compliment you gave your best friend lifted them up to be able to get through the day. Maybe that compliment you received helped lift you up. Maybe that hug or smile you received gave you hope. You never know who Heavenly Father sends you to to be their angel, or who He sends to you to be your angel. No matter the story, no matter the person, no matter the ending, He will never leave you, nor forsake you. He will always be a constant thing in your life and He will never change.