Hymns

Elders,

This is an older message but true still 

Last week we were at church and sang songs that reminded me of my dear dad (hymn 230 and 229). This week we sang songs that reminded me of my dear niece who is serving in a far-off land (hymn 270) with her whole heart. 

I have forgotten how much the power of music has changed and corrected my course. While I was the road working for the company Telephia, to keep anchored to my faith I would listen to hymns. While I was away, by myself, it was tough not to swim in my telestrial thoughts. It was no different when I lost focus on my mission. At work and on my mission I had to keep my eye on the prize. I had to catch the vision. Music, believe it or not, helps us keep the course and an eye on our northern star.

Elders, God gave us music. What does it say in Doctrine and Covenants 25:12? "For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads."

Sing, Elders when you can't find the voice to pray, when your faith struggles, when you desire to repent (or your investigators need to) but don't know how, when you need hope in your hopeless moments. Songs change the heart and move us for good or evil. 

You are great, and sons of greatness. You are on the Masters errand. You have His message. Be bold and open your mouth. The message will be the right one with Spirit assistance. The Holy Ghost is your gift, receive it, not shelf it. Listen, ponder and pray, then maybe sing every once in a while.