Bev Psalm 78: Hand Stretched Out

When we have given up our pride

Become humble and teachable

Study the scriptures and find joy and light

The season of Christ’s birth will bring peace

If only for a little while

We wish it to last

Fortunately, the Lord promises the righteous

That His hand is stretched out still.

When we seek the Lord of Hosts

Follow the leaders who counsel us

Listen to the prophets, seers and present-day revelators

   and believe their words, we’ll see

Fortunately, His hand is stretched out still.

When the briers and the thorns will

Turn into fruited fields and

We find our hunger for truth

Being fulfilled, yes, even the poor eat.

Fortunately, His hand is still stretched out.

The orphans and widows are cared for

Fast offerings increase to help worldwide

When disasters, floods and earthquakes strike

Do we flee? No.

Fortunately, the Lord’s hand is stretched out

through time and eternity

And at the veil, we clasp His hand.

Then He promises us, health, strength and

   bonds with family.

Our forefathers and our descendants

His power enables us to become heirs to

   Jesus Christ in His father’s kingdom.

Just think, joint heirs with our Lord and Savior!

Now, our hands are stretched out in similitude.

Bev Psalm 49: God's Promise to Us

I am unintimidated by life's challenges, Why?

Because God has promised that He will never break his covenant with me!

God asked Moses, "Why don't they trust me?

Despite all I have done, why won't they believe me?

Jesus Christ promises spiritual peace no matter our circumstances.

Faith in Jesus Christ frees us from uncertainty because our hope

   rests on His Faithfulness and righteousness not our own.

One of the purposes of the Book of Mormon is to show us "what 

   great things the Lord hath done...that (we) may know the covenants

   of the Lord, that we are not cast off forever."

The ancient prophet Moroni exhorts us, "that (we should) remember

   how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men

   (throughout the ages), and ponder it in (our) hearts."

Jesus Christ knows the situation of both the living and the dead, and

   has made provisions, whether for in this world or the next.

Will I incline my ear to hear what He says, when I call upon Him?

   as the psalmist said in Psalm116:2... "Because He hath inclined His

   ear unto me, will I call upon Him as long as I live"

Listen O ye Saints to Elder Dale G. Renlund's words in his talk,

   "How Long Will it Be Ere They Believe Me?"

Let us not focus on the here and now and lose sight of the bigger

   picture, both where we have been and God's promises to us.

Lend Me Thine Ear; Living and Dead