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Faith, Goals

Success

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Finished up tonight with the last of my reading. I read about 30 pages today to get to that point. Despite the catch up I was playing it felt really good to finish up my reading in the Book of Mormon. I went running when I finished up and came home soaked! As I ran I thought about the blessings that have come into my life through reading the Book of Mormon. My thoughts recently have been a lot on my family and how a study of the Book changed my relationship with them. Whereas once I fought and hated, I now love and find joy in their company. It performed a miracle once and I feel it taking hold again.

This year I’ve learned a lot and have come to some pretty strong conclusions about my faith. I know that I can never assume for a moment that I am strong enough without my Savior on my side. I have lots of goals this year and I don’t want to accomplish any of them without the Lord close by. I thank my Heavenly Father for his blessings in my life and embark on another leg of my journey towards perfection through his grace.

Faith, Words

Mysterious Ways

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God speaks to man. This I know.
From Eternity to Eternity his knowledge resides.
In Him, believing man finds miracles,
And the faithful man’s fear subsides.

Before our time here we walked and talked with Him.
We learned and grew to meet this fleshy life.
More specifically, our trials were known and we prepared
To continue in truth ‘mid eminent, ample strife.

God speaks to man. This I know.
And as man to his Father does turn,
The mist that covers premortal memories
Parts and our souls do heavenward yearn.

Mysterious at times though His ways do seem
The truth is there to feel
For the humble servant and for the meek
Concrete assurances can heal

God speaks to man. This I know.
And of nothing I’ve been more sure
From His throne on high and to my heart below
He speaks His wisdom pure

I love you Father. No one knows my heart but you. I guess there really IS a reason that my faith is to be placed in you and you alone. Savior may I learn to love thee and walk the path that thou hast shown?
~ your seeking son, R. Arthur Mendenhall
Faith, Words

WIth a Little Help from My Friends

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Powers unseen come to my aide
They strengthen me
They give me clarity

So hard on myself I near collapse
But others are there
Others help me see

That I am not alone
That I am of worth
That I have a work to do

Thank you Lord for sustaining me
Through the love of my family and friends
Thank you for letting me see your way

Ryan

Faith, Words

He Binds Me

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cold and lonely I shiver
questioning what I have become
but through the darkness, persistently
reaches a Pure and Holy One

He calls me in my darkness
and too, He calls in dreams
He seeks my soul to bind to his
and for me he intervenes

through my friends he binds me his
and through my sin he cares
through little things he speaks to me
though oft I’m unawares

When love, that mighty weapon
cuts through the thick black night
a see the times my faith was lit
Again I feel it burning bright

He binds me his with a quiet peace
when I in holy places choose to stand
though too, through my night he comes
When I have let go his loving hand

to be sure, I feel his grace
His hand still reaches for me to find
and though sadly I oft forget
He passes through darkness for me to bind

KA…thanks MJ