Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 15:1-2

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 15:1-2
"Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart."

This made me think of one of the temple recommend questions. "Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen?" This was the question that most troubled me. I didn't feel I was always honest with my fellowmen. What made the difference was first being honest with God. How God perceived me, had to become more important than how man saw me. I have been the better for it.

Day 1068

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 14:1

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 14:1
"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good."

This verse made me shed some tears for those that say there is no God. Why would they say that?  Because they do not seek Him.

"But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul."
(Deuteronomy 4:29)

Once I sought to know God with all my heart, I found Him. He was never hiding, I was.

Day 1067

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 13:6

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 13:6
"I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me."

This made me think of this verse.

"And now behold, I say unto you, my brethren, if ye have experienced a change of heart, and if ye have felt to sing the song of redeeming love, I would ask, can ye feel so now?"
(Alma 5:26)

How many, many times have I woken on my temple morning to have a hymn playing in my mind. It is becoming rarer not hear it. Sometimes it is a struggle to hear the words but it will grow in clarify until I can understand. Each time I know it is the song of redeeming love. Out of gratitude for what my Savior has done for me, I in turn go to be a Savior on Mount Zion for my kindred dead. This music is such a sweet tender mercy to me. For each time I hear it I know he is aware of me, and has something for me to learn.

Day 1066

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 12:6

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 12:6
"The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times."

This verse made me think of these two verses.

"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."
(Hebrews 13:8)

"Listen to the voice of the Lord your God, even Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, whose course is one eternal round, the same today as yesterday, and forever."
(Doctrine & Covenants 35:1)

I pondered on how God knows the end from the beginning. He speaks from experience and knows what is needed for man to return to Him. This counsel is pure, tried and tested. I cannot go wrong following His words. They are pure. He knows how to purify and refine me.

Day 1065

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 11:4-5

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 11:4-5
"The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord's throne is in the heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth."

How grateful I am to live in a time where the Lord's holy temples dot the earth. That it only takes me ten minutes or less to go there. It is my refuge from the storms that are gathering around us. Why do bad things happen to good people?  Because God will have a tried and proven people. I may suffer at the hands of the wicked because they are allowed to prove where their hearts are too. The difference is God's loves me, and will give me peace through the storms.

Day 1064

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 10:8-9

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 10:8-9
"He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor.
He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net."

This chapter describes some of the behavior of the wicked. I could not help but think of the evil that has been done to the innocent in recent school shootings. It breaks my heart. Truly the issue at the heart of the matter is where the heart of the person is at. No matter the weapon of choice, it is the evil in the heart of the wicked that murders.

Day 1063

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 9:9-11

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 9:9-11
"The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings."

I cannot help but think about the recent school shooting in Florida and the words of 14-year-old Alaina Petty's family about her being slain.

"We are heartbroken by the loss we feel in the tragedy that unfolded yesterday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Our hearts go out to the families of all impacted by this tragedy, and our prayers are for their comfort and healing. We wish to thank our family, friends, and the community for the love and support demonstrated to our family.

It is important to sum up all that Alaina was and meant to her family and friends. Alaina was a vibrant and determined young woman, loved by all who knew her. Alaina loved to serve. She served her community through her participation in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas JROTC program and her countless hours of service as a volunteer for the "Helping Hands" program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alaina was part of hundreds of volunteers that rushed to the most heavily impacted areas of Florida to clean up and help rebuild the lives of those devastated by Hurricane Irma. Her selfless service brought peace and joy to those that had lost everything during the storm. While we will not have the opportunity to watch her grow up and become the amazing woman we know she would become, we are keeping an eternal perspective. We are grateful for the knowledge that Alaina is a part of our eternal family and that we will reunite with her. This knowledge and unabiding faith in our Heavenly Father's plan gives us comfort during this difficult time.

Over the past 24 hours, our family has been touched by hundreds of acts of service. Words cannot convey the gratitude we have in our hearts for each of those acts. We wish to thank the staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for the bravery that we understand they showed in protecting and ultimately saving many lives. We would also like to especially thank the first responders for their courage and bravery by running toward harm's way and for bringing an end to yesterday's violence."

They just experienced and did everything these verses just said.

Day 1062

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 8:3-4

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 8:3-4
"When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?"

When I am alone outside at night and look into the heavens I feel how insignificant I am compared to all that God had created. It is then that the thought will come into my mind what if there was no God. That thought turns my blood to ice for the horror of it. It is in comprehensible to me that this is all an accident without a great design. The very heavens testify of it. Once again my heart is comforted because I know without a doubt there is a loving Father in Heaven that has a plan for me. 

Day 1061

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 7:15-16

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 7:15-16
"He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.
His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate."

This is the Lord's promise to the wicked. I have witnessed this happen. It is not a pretty sight. This is a principle the wicked never learn, because they think their deeds done in darkness will never come to light. The end justifies their means. How great a lie Satan has told them that follow him. The Book of Mormon speaks much of secret combinations and their evil deeds being exposed. It also destroyed their civilization. I think our nation today is in the midst of exposing such things. I have no idea where the truth lies for I absolutely have no trust in any of them. I make no judgment in what I see being revealed in the news. The spirit just whispers wait, because not everything has come to light. I think there will be much weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth on all sides. If I stand with the Lord, and not in the arm of flesh, my world will not be shaken when everything comes to light.

Day 1060

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 6:2-3

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 6:2-3
"Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?"

I could not help but think of me. I have been in pain for months now with my rotator cuff. I can barely move my arm. I can't even run my fingers through my hair. I can hardly sleep for the pain of it. I've had a blessing and have not been healed, even though I was told I would be. I know I have the faith to be healed, for I have been healed many times in the past. All I know is that not being healed is the Father's will right now for me. What I am going through is what I must go through. I truly wish the Lord would have mercy on my poor arm. I don't know how long this must last. I don't know what the answer is yet for it either. I ask every day for help in finding out what I should do to heal this. Mostly I'm told it takes time.

The one thing I cannot say is that my soul is vexed. I feel no sorrow of being deprived, no anger for not having my prayers answered. I know that not being healed has a purpose. Someday I will understand all the whys. Time just takes patience and this experience will make me stronger in it. In the mean time I have plead for assistance in doing what I cannot do, that must get done, and have felt my arm supported just enough to get it done. I am grateful for those tender mercies while I am passing through what I must endure. Even though my prayers have not been answered it doesn't mean He has left me alone. That might be the greatest lesson I have learned out of it yet. I'm sure many more will come.

Update: Sometimes I am able to write my favorite verse several days in advance. Such is the case with this one. The day I wrote this I afterwards went over to friends for dinner. My friend told me about her frozen shoulder and how taking Glucosamine & Chondroitin helped her. I remembered taking this supplement years ago at the advice of a doctor with much success. I knew I needed to try this. I also received the impression to take my turmeric in the same dosage as I would Tylenol. With this combination within a day and a half I had relief. Each day has seen improvement, and I am filled with joy over it. I know it is healing.

I wondered for a moment if I should change what I wrote for today. Seeing it didn't apply to me now. Then realized no, I need to keep a record of this event, and the rest of the story with it. For I am sure that my feelings on the matter of being healed lead to me learning about what was needful to be healed. For faith without works is dead, and sometimes a little patience is needed too. Maybe this record will also help someone else.

Day 1059

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 5:3

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 5:3
"My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up."

Yesterday I reflected on saying my prayers before bed. Today my thoughts are upon my morning prayers. This was the hardest of habits for me to develop. Now I just don't know how I ever managed without morning prayer. I think one reason I enjoy morning prayers is because I say them in the quiet of my computer room, when no else is awake in the house. It's also the place I study my scriptures, and the spirit is just burned into these walls. I have a hard time staying for very long on my knees, and for morning prayers I sit at my desk most often with my face inside my hands. Without the distraction of pain I can pray as long as I want.   

Prayer starts my day and sets my heart on the right track. I rely so much on the guidance of the spirit I just have to make sure I ask for it in my morning prayer. I would hate to not have it, simply because I didn't ask. I counsel with my Heavenly Father on concerns so much more clearly in the morning. I am better able to focus on the good that needs to be done that day. If my morning gets out of rhyme and I just don't know if I already said my prayers or not, I just say them again. Sometimes I just say them again because new thoughts come to me and I want to talk to my Heavenly Father again. I have learned that it matters not when, or how, or how often I pray, He's always there to listen.

Day 1058

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 4:8

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 4:8
"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety."

This reminded me of a conversation we had during family scripture reading about prayer. How we cannot go to sleep unless we have said our personal prayers. To not do so you toss and turn and things just don't feel right. What a difference it is to close the day with a prayer of thanks to my Heavenly Father. There is peace, and things just feel right. Yes, and I know he will watch over me and keep me safe throughout the night.

Day 1057

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 3:3

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 3:3
"But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head."

I feel this so much. I have so many thoughts close to my heart. My head has been lifted up in so many ways, even to see the errors of my ways. What a shield and protection that even is to me.

I am reminded of scripture I was speaking with a friend earlier today about. How it fits what we are seeing around us. The Lord is not just my shield but my armour also.

"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:"
(Ephesians 6:11-17)

Day 1056

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 2:6

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 2:6
"Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion."

I know this is speaking of the anointed King. Yet I thought about how "my king" could be totally something or someone else, even Lucifer. We can worship a false god and set him up as our own little "zion". How very careful I have to be, as to the god I am worshiping. Scripture reading has taught me so many things to watch for to not be deceived. The spirit has also been given to me to protect from following false prophets and false gods. This world is ever increasing in false gods, and a constant vigilant battle in necessary in order to not be deceived. 

Day 1055

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 1:2

Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 1:2
"But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night."

The footnote says "law" is Heb for teaching, direction, doctrine.

This made me think of my day and how it is filled from morning to night  pondering the things of the gospel. I read the scriptures the moment my eyes awake. Then there is family and personal scripture study at night. These are all the highlights of the day. In between these times I ponder in my mind what I have read. These breaks are important, for it is in the living of life that the words of God come to new understanding. Something will happen during the course of the day that sheds light on what I read later. All of this gives me much peace. Yes, I could say it is a delight.

Day 1054

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 42:10, 12-13

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 42:10, 12-13
"And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.
He had also seven sons and three daughters."

The trial of Job appears to have ended when Job prayed for his friends that had abused him.

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;"
(Matthew 5:44)

For this Job was blessed double what he had before. I found it interesting that the number of sons and daughters did not increase. Why is that?  Because, the sons and daughters that passed on are his eternally. The ones on earth were his increase.


Day 1053

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 41:1, 9, 34

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 41:1, 9, 34
"Canst thou draw out leviathan with a hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?
Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride."

What is a leviathan? There was no footnote to tell me what the Hebrew word for it is. I had to search online and it appears it could be a dragon or sea-monster, either are mythical creatures, and that seems to be the whole point. Something that is not real.

Then in the last verse I think I see who God is referring to, it's Satan. He alone is the father of pride. Satan would want me to "believe" in what is not real. He would want me to see power is something that has no true power. He would want me to see a mythical being and think that God is mythical too. I wonder if that is why super heroes are so popular right now? There is more to this, but I think the answers will come in time.


Day 1052


Posted 12 Feb 2018

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 40:2

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 40:2
"Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it."

This made me think of those that want to change God's laws. They contend against the leaders of the church to attempt to make them see things their way. I have sat in wonder of it all, that they do not understand who's church this is. The head is Jesus Christ, and the leaders are those called by Him. Those against are basically saying they know better than God. So very like Lucifer in the pre-existence saying "I have a better plan". Those that tell God their plan is better than his will answer for it.


Day 1051

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 39:26

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 39:26
"Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?"

The chapter header says "Man's weakness and ignorance are compared with God's mighty works - Does man even know how the laws of nature operate?" The chapter goes on to name various animals and their behaviors. When I read this verse about the hawk I realized God is saying none of these forces of nature are controlled by man's wisdom, but by Him.

It made me ponder on man's wisdom in trying to control nature. I've lived long enough to see the theory of global cooling turn into global warming and now named climate change. I have wondered how man thinks he knows the law of nature when his theories kept changing? Now I see God is saying only a person out of ignorance would say they can control nature. He can no more control the wind then he can in making a hawk fly. Such a man does not know God.

Day 1050

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 38:4,6-7

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 38:4,6-7
"Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?"

Man has asked these questions since the beginning. Where did I come from? Where was I when the foundations of this world were created? How grateful I am that these questions are answered through revelation today. In the pre-existence I was with God the Father, raised as his spirit child in eternal mansions on high. I was part of the morning stars that sang together, and shouted for joy. Joy to know I would come to earth and obtain a body. To be tried and tested to gain experience. That a Savior would prepare the way for me, making it possible to return back to the Heavenly Father's presence again. I love the plan of salvation. How grateful I am for the veil of forgetfulness, and that I can live by faith.

I sat and listened to several video on God's plan of happiness. I found one I really liked and wanted to share.


As a personal invitation if you wish to know more about the plan of salvation or my faith please message me or visit: https://www.mormon.org/beliefs/plan-of-salvation

Day 1049

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 37:5

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 37:5
"God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend."

Right now it is not meant for man to know all things. It is a time to have faith in God's plan and his words. I cannot comprehend how the earth was formed and the laws that govern this planet, but God knows, for he created them.

This made me ponder of what has been revealed of the coming millennium reign, during which there will be a thousand years of peace. Then is the time all things will be revealed.

"Yea, verily I say unto you, in that day when the Lord shall come, he shall reveal all things -
Things which have passed, and hidden things which no man knew, things of the earth, by which it was made, and the purpose and the end thereof-
Things most precious, things that are above, and things that are beneath, things that are in the earth, and upon the earth, and in heaven."
(Doctrine & Covenants 101:32-34)

How exciting it will be to have the veil lifted and be able to see and comprehend all the wondrous works of God. All those scientific inquiries will finally be answered, and they will all make sense.


Day 1048

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 36:11-12

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 36:11-12
"If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge."

These words are only half truth, in fact in this chapter Elihu speaks one saying after another that just don't sit right. I know God will prosper his people but it does not mean this happens always with material wealth. There is purpose is trials. The wicked do not always see destruction, until they are fully ripe in iniquity. I cannot judge the matter on outward appearances.

I went back to the beginning of this chapter and Elihu even said he had yet to speak on God's behalf.

"Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf."
(Job 36:2)

I have to agree he did not start to speak God's words in the rest of this chapter either.

I reflected that I need to be careful when quoting scriptures. For sometimes words that are not true are recorded, simply so God can instruct upon the false concept later. There is a spirit of discernment needed to understand these things.


Day 1047

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 35:11

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 35:11
"Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?"

My mind went to the verses in the story of Adam and Eve, that I have recently been pondering on.

"And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it."
(Genesis 2:15)

"And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.
Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them."
(Genesis 3:8, 21)

I have often sat and wondered on all that God taught Adam and Eve while they walked in the garden. You cannot have someone dress and keep a garden if you don't show them how. Adam and Eve must have learned to garden, and make clothes by God himself instructing them. I will never know all that they learned while in the garden, but their source had to be directly from God. Once they left the garden they no longer walked with God. Instead they received instruction through his spirit. Those strokes of ideas that come to man, making him see new possibilities. Man might think they thought of such things themselves, but it was not them. It was the spirit that gives inspiration. When the time is right man will receive new ideas that build upon the knowledge already given. Even those that know not God will receive impressions through the light of Christ given to all men. The difference is what they will use that knowledge for.


Day 1046

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 34:21

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 34:21
"For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings."

I pondered on how having God's eye over me can be a either a good or bad thing, depending on my obedience to His laws. If I am in sin then having God see it would be very uncomfortable for me. Especially knowing there is no where to hide from Him. When my heart is turned towards God, then there is a sense of incredible protection and comfort knowing His eye is watching over me. Nothing I do ever goes unnoticed.

Day 1045

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 33:3

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 33:3
"My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly."

This reminded me of something I read by Elder Renlund

"We may incorrectly have an expectation that the Lord will micromanage and direct every minute detail of our lives. God does not do that, because He wants us to learn how to make decisions. In some instances, the Holy Ghost’s role is to help us to think clearly, lead us to the right questions, and help us to organize our thinking. Sometimes the actual answer doesn’t really matter that much, and a definitive prompting or answer does not come. The Lord wants us to simply make a decision, and sometimes either choice is acceptable and right, but Heavenly Father lets us go through the process because learning to make decisions is an important part of learning to be like Him."

Last week I experienced an interesting moment in prayer. I was asking if something I was thinking of purchasing was right. In the middle of it I stopped. I knew it mattered not in the eternal scheme of things. I was free to make the decision on my own. I would be able to clearly know the right decision for me.

From this I knew the Lord trusted me. By striving to have the spirit always to be with me I would lead to the knowledge to make the correct decision for me. I was free to make this choice. I've rather enjoyed the process and I don't know quit how to describe it. The spirit has been there as different things to take into consideration have come into my mind. Time has been needed so I could gather all the information and knowledge on the matter. Allowing me to see beauty in patience and its importance. It's been a very pleasant decision making process, like none other. I'm in a partnership but I get to choose. It has brought a new depth of understanding on the beauty of free agency, and why I need the spirit to always to be with me, to make good decisions in my life.


Day 1044

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 32:7-9

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 32:7-9
"I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment."

Everyone born on this earth was given the light of Christ within them. The ability to know right from wrong, and at times hear the spirit whisper truth and understanding to them. Does not mean they always listen. Just because someone has obtained a great status or fame, or reached a great age doesn't make them automatically wise. Their understanding maybe false. They may also be incredibly wise, if allowing the light of Christ to speak to them. I never know. I just listen and wait for the spirit to confirm truth when it is spoken.

Just like Elihu appears disappointed in the judgment and understanding of older men that have spoken to Job, I have felt that same way about some of my elders. But gratefully wisdom can be found at any age. Those that are older have blessed me in my life with their council. I have also learned wisdom from those much younger. I have had gospel principles open up to me by their simple and sweet words. As God is no "respecter of persons", neither should I be in who I learn eternal truths and wisdom from.


Day 1043

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 31:4-6

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 31:4-6
"Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps?
If I walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit;
Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity."

Job is looking at his life and trying to find out where he possibly may have done wrong. If he had done wrong then he invites the penalties for it. It made me think of how I am to take stock of my life and reflect on my standing before the Lord. I think this a very healthy thing to do. I do not have to wait for the final judgment to know my standing before the Lord. 

If I want to know he will tell me. He is just as desirous for me to repent and come clean as I am. He has arms waiting for me and wants me to come home.


Day 1042

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 30:15

Today's Favorite Verse: Job 30:15
"Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud."

I found this quote by Brigham Young referencing this verse and pondered on it.

"Man is a mystery to himself, and but few of the inhabitants of the earth inquire into their own organization - their being, their capacity, or even into principle. The nations of the earth come and go, and every person of reflection discerns a deep mystery in man. There is a spirit in man, and that spirit is more or less enlightened and instructed by a superior spirit; yet the hearts of men are absorbed in the things of time, and they wear out their lives in their efforts to preserve them. This is the reason why so many pass like a cloud. They are here; they take no thought only to subsist as long as they can, and they are gone forever."  (Brigham Young, Nature of Man, 3 July 1859)

I could not help but set this in my day. How I see people like the wind, no substance but all the hot air of ignorance on a variety of topics they know not all the facts. They pursue those without their same opinions and torment them and rip them apart without any heart or sign of affection. This is all written in the cloud and soon passes until they fall upon their next pry. How soon man can forget who they really are. I have in my own way been there, and know what a temptation this can be.


Day 1041