The Lord is My Light

Transfers can be a crazy time for a missionary. Especially when you move areas. The other day I was worrying and stressing about all the things that needed to be done. Things I knew, things I didn't know, things I did know but needed to remember, and things I need to learn. Amiss all things going though my mind the words to a famous Hymn ran through my mind

"The Lord is MY light; then why should I fear? By day and by night his presence IS near. He is my salvation from sorrow and sin; This blessed assurance the Spirit doth bring."

As I starting singing the song in my head, comfort and peace rushed through me. I knew everything thing was going to be okay because I knew one thing. That the Lord is my Light.
    
       The song continues...
  

"The Lord is my light; tho clouds may arise, Faith, stronger than sight, looks up thru the skies where Jesus forever in glory doth reign. Then how can I ever in darkness remain? The Lord is my light; the Lord is my strength. I know in HIS might I’ll conquer at length. My weakness in mercy he covers with pow’r, And, walking by faith, I am blest ev’ry hour. The Lord is my light, my all and in all. There is in his sight no darkness at all. He is my Redeemer, my Savior, and King. With Saints and with angels his praises I’ll sing.

The Lord is my light; He is my joy and my song. By day and by night He leads, He leads me along."

Throughout life, time and time again I have learned that I can not do it all on my own. I'm not supposed to, neither am I expected to. If I will allow Jesus Christ to be my light HE WILL BE. But the choice is up to me. And if he is my light then why should I fear?

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Isiah 12:2

Simple Coumpounds

Simple compounds combined together can make something incredible. On their own they might not be able to do much or seem of much worth but when combined together something amazing can occur... 
 I've heard an analogy that stuck with me. Cement is made from simple compounds- cement powder, rocks, sand and water. When these what seem to be simple ingredients are combined something that can withstand and hold an amazing amount of pressure is created. But if the mixture is wrong it can become weak and crumble away. There is also a curing time. When cement is drying the slightest of breeze or touch can cause an indent or a mark that will dry and cure to be seen for all of its existence.

  Our testimony and faith can be compared to cement. When what seems to be simple compounds such as prayer, scripture study and church attendance are combined something great that can withstand a tremendous amount of pressure and weight is created.  What our faith and testimony is built on must be strong, able to withstand whatever may come our way.  While it is curing what we let influence us also matters.
Just as the tape imprinted into this picture of cement, trials and hard times will come and may leave an imprint but this doesn't mean they have to make up who we are. By putting our faith and trust in Jesus Christ all things are possible.
 

Guardians of Virtue

Sister Giang and I were able to go to the Young Women broadcast this year. It was amazing and I loved the song they sang so I wanted to share it.

We were born to come forth in these days.
We are called to follow in His ways.

We will choose to answer because we know the truth.
We will be examples in your youth.
We are Guardians of virtue, we stand for what is right.
We are beacons of His love pointing others to His light.
Walking in the paths of holiness, we seek the temples peace.
And become who He wants us to be

We find joy in living what we know.
Righteous choices help our faith to grow.
As daughters of God we'll serve our Heavenly King with confidence in beauty from within
We are guardians of virtue, we stand for what is right.
We are beacons of His love pointing others to His light.
Walking in the paths of holiness, we seek the temples peace.
And become who He wants us to be

Through virtue we find the power divine that can change the world!
We are guardians of virtue, we stand for what is right.
We are beacons of His love pointing others to His light.
Walking in the paths of holiness, we seek the temples peace.
And become who He wants us to be
And become who He wants us to be

I know these words are true. I know great power and strength comes from being a guardian of virtue until we become who He wants us to be.