There is more!
First, a clip from Saturday's Warrior, the song, "There's got to be more" Lyrics by Heather Ravarino, Music by Lex de Azevedo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28S1SHWu4sY
It is something that I have been contemplating lately. I worry so about the world, but find it easier to turn away from all of the BS of politics, or rather polluting Facebook with tons of shares, (except my own opinions, of course) To be clear, I am not saying that what I posted was BS, it is just that there is no point. No one's opinion will be changed by trying to put information in front of them. Lines are drawn, clearly. All is coming to a head, but this isn't about any of that.
The scene is a troubled Jimmy, who, having been raised in a Latter Day Saint home, has forsaken all and gone to be a rock star. He encounters Todd in Golden Gate Park, who has questions of his own. This song is a portrayal of a key question that we all should ask:
Is there more to this life than just living?
And of course, as it is a closed question, there are many other questions, but this is the one to be answered.
Yes. See how easy that was?
So, then, if there is, then what is it? What is interesting about this video is that in Jimmy's heart he knows the answer to the question. But he can't accept that, for whatever reason. Maybe he had bought into the whole population bomb theory that was all the thing then. Coming from a family of eight kids, he fully understands the contrasting opinions. We are lucky, we have hindsight, the world didn't end 30 years ago, or 20 years ago, or yesterday from overpopulation or mass starvations. In fact, people are living longer than ever, and fewer people are starving or even just going to be hungry. Do they still? Of course, as the Savior said, we will always have the poor among us.
That is part of our purpose, to gain faith in Him who created us. To relearn those things we knew before we came. To understand His plan of happiness for each of us. He has provided a way, all we have to do is want to believe. Christ's light burns in each of us, all we have to do is look within. We can see it if we try, if we believe.
Once we believe, the light grows brighter. We become more confident about ourselves, and our purpose. As we gain knowledge through studying His word, listening to His prophet, and most of all, asking Him in faith, He will provide.
As we look around us, we see opportunities to share that light. To proselytize? For some maybe, but there is work to do. Who doesn't know someone in need? Spiritually? Physically? Mentally? The suffering and the poor truly are among us. Maybe we are suffering, poor in spirit, maybe even physical needs. Have we reached to the Lord for help? That He would put someone in our path?
There is more to this life than living for our own gratification. We are destined for greatness beyond imagination, regardless of our station on earth. When we do for others we gain purpose, and start to understand what the song demands, that there is more to this life.
Long after the politics have gone by the wayside, long after we fight the world over, that "more" will be obvious. But why wait til then? Reach out to those in need. In need? Pray for comfort, pray for help. And it will be on the way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28S1SHWu4sY
It is something that I have been contemplating lately. I worry so about the world, but find it easier to turn away from all of the BS of politics, or rather polluting Facebook with tons of shares, (except my own opinions, of course) To be clear, I am not saying that what I posted was BS, it is just that there is no point. No one's opinion will be changed by trying to put information in front of them. Lines are drawn, clearly. All is coming to a head, but this isn't about any of that.
The scene is a troubled Jimmy, who, having been raised in a Latter Day Saint home, has forsaken all and gone to be a rock star. He encounters Todd in Golden Gate Park, who has questions of his own. This song is a portrayal of a key question that we all should ask:
Is there more to this life than just living?
And of course, as it is a closed question, there are many other questions, but this is the one to be answered.
Yes. See how easy that was?
So, then, if there is, then what is it? What is interesting about this video is that in Jimmy's heart he knows the answer to the question. But he can't accept that, for whatever reason. Maybe he had bought into the whole population bomb theory that was all the thing then. Coming from a family of eight kids, he fully understands the contrasting opinions. We are lucky, we have hindsight, the world didn't end 30 years ago, or 20 years ago, or yesterday from overpopulation or mass starvations. In fact, people are living longer than ever, and fewer people are starving or even just going to be hungry. Do they still? Of course, as the Savior said, we will always have the poor among us.
That is part of our purpose, to gain faith in Him who created us. To relearn those things we knew before we came. To understand His plan of happiness for each of us. He has provided a way, all we have to do is want to believe. Christ's light burns in each of us, all we have to do is look within. We can see it if we try, if we believe.
Once we believe, the light grows brighter. We become more confident about ourselves, and our purpose. As we gain knowledge through studying His word, listening to His prophet, and most of all, asking Him in faith, He will provide.
As we look around us, we see opportunities to share that light. To proselytize? For some maybe, but there is work to do. Who doesn't know someone in need? Spiritually? Physically? Mentally? The suffering and the poor truly are among us. Maybe we are suffering, poor in spirit, maybe even physical needs. Have we reached to the Lord for help? That He would put someone in our path?
There is more to this life than living for our own gratification. We are destined for greatness beyond imagination, regardless of our station on earth. When we do for others we gain purpose, and start to understand what the song demands, that there is more to this life.
Long after the politics have gone by the wayside, long after we fight the world over, that "more" will be obvious. But why wait til then? Reach out to those in need. In need? Pray for comfort, pray for help. And it will be on the way.
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