“Each one of us in our own journey of life, and we really can’t compare ourselves with anyone else, we can’t measure our progress against anyone else. We can only know what the Lord is teaching us by the Spirit, and how we are feeling the Spirit in doing the things we know we should be doing and so we have to ask ourselves constantly the question ‘am I where the Lord wants me to be?’"
Song:
Talk: “A Straw Thrown Up Indicates the Direction of the Wind” by Kent Richards
Well, what a busy two weeks! I'm back to starting the day with a song after those busy weeks. Song: O Lord of Hosts click to listen
Talk: My Grace Shall Attend You by Kim B. Clark
About the speaker:click here About the composer:
George Edward Percy Careless (September 24, 1839 – March 5, 1932) was a prominent Latter-day Saint composer and conductor.
Careless was born in London, England.[1] As a child he studied at the Royal Academy in London. He performed at Exeter Hall, Drury Lane and the Crystal Palace.
In the early 1860s Careless joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in 1864 he immigrated to Utah Territory. It was while on the ship crossing the ocean that he wrote a musical arrangement for Parley P. Pratt‘s hymn The Morning Breaks.
Shortly after coming to Salt Lake City, Careless became the conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir as well as of the Salt Lake Theatre orchestra. He also conducted performances by the Salt Lake Opera Company. Among his students was the future conductor of the Tabernacle choir, J. Spencer Cornwall.[2]
Besides The Morning Breaks (hymn #1), Careless also composed the music to the following hymns in the 1985 Latter-day Saint hymnal: #40 “Arise, O Glorious Zion”, #122 “Though Deepening Trials”, #145 “Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire”, #150 “O Thou Kind and Gracious Father”, #178 “O Lord of Hosts”, #186 “Again We Meet Around the Board”, #191 “Behold the Great Redeemer Died” and #192 “He Died! The Great Redeemer Died”.
June 27th I was trimming bushes with an electric hedge trimmer. I reached to move a branch or the cord (I can't remember which) and severed my left index finger. It stayed attached and didn't fall off by a small portion of my fingernail. I grabbed it went inside and rinsed it under cold water and took a peek...determined I need emergency help... wrapped it tightly in a clean cloth... Rick took me to instacare and the Doctor there stitched it up. Here is are photos to document the healing process.
July 12th Stitches taken out (There is still a lot of black & hard parts, it means the skin is dead and will probably fall off eventually, time will tell if the tissue underneath is "alive" healthy. The positive is the tip is alive and getting blood)
________________________________________________________________________ July 25th
______________________________________________________ August 1
My skin is cracking and pealing off. It is still swollen and it is very tender. I cut the fingers out of a glove to protect it and so no one has to see it and be grossed out.
Ponder:
The clamor that reverberates across the earth because of worldly wickedness creates feelings of vulnerability. With modern communication the impact of iniquity, inequality, and injustice leaves many feeling that life is inherently unfair. As significant as these trials can be, they must not distract us from rejoicing in and celebrating Christ’s supernal intercession in our behalf. The Savior literally “gained the victory over death.” With mercy and compassion He took upon Himself our iniquity and transgressions, thus redeeming us and satisfying the demands of justice for all who would repent and believe on His name.2
His magnificent atoning sacrifice is of transcendent significance beyond mortal comprehension. This act of grace provides the peace that surpasses understanding.3
If the grim realities you are facing at this time seem dark and heavy and almost unbearable, remember that in the soul-wrenching darkness of Gethsemane and the incomprehensible torture and pain of Calvary, the Savior accomplished the Atonement, which resolves the most terrible burdens that can occur in this life. He did it for you, and He did it for me. He did it because He loves us and because He obeys and loves His Father. We will be rescued from death—even from the depths of the sea.
Our protections in this life and for eternity will be in individual and family righteousness, Church ordinances, and following the Savior. This is our refuge from the storm. For those who feel they are alone, you can stand resolutely in righteousness knowing that the Atonement will protect and bless you beyond your ability to fully understand.
