#Because of Him. Walking in the Light
The idea for this post has been rattling around the vacant spaces of my brain for a long time. It is going to be somewhat painful for me, but after today's Conferences, I feel that I need to share with certain people. Will they read it? Who knows, maybe. I will cross that bridge when I can.
Note- This post is written primarily to those who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, focusing on those that have taken a different path, and have let go of the Iron Rod (1st Nephi 8:19-20) If you would like more information, I would be glad to answer any questions, or you can go to comeuntochrist.org
First I want to share something that may surprise people that know me now. For many years, I was one of those members of the church that was not active for a number of years. Oh, I know, I could point to a job that I had to work on Sundays, (air traffic control being a 24/7 or at least 15/7). See how easy it is? For years that was my life. But it wasn't a Christ centered life. And it fell apart.
In 2002, I was at a low point in my life. I knew so much was missing. It was in that year that the story begins in the track below. I focused my life on getting prepared to enter the House of the Lord, but had no idea then how low my life could go. Divorce, splitting time with the kids, trying to do the right things in my life was not easy, but I had made a decision. It is about 4 minutes.
It sounds to me like I was reading a script. I was not. There are those that were there when it was recorded that can attest to that. I was terrified of recording it. It was recorded for a book with a sound track, "Walking in the Light", produced by Larry and Alice Beebe of the Beebe Sound hymns.com
It was that day in 2002, that I woke up, and realized that my life was not what it needed to be. That I wasn't the person that I needed to be. It took two years of attending church (funny that it was at that time that a Sunday off shift opened up, and I had the seniority to bid it), There are no coincidences with God. By the way, if you are thinking that I am one who lauds their righteousness, I am not, I am as everyone, a sinner trying to obey and repent.
What is the point of writing and sharing this video? I am lousy at interacting one on one with people, particularly those that I love. I don't want to be pushy, or be that person trying to tell them that they are on the wrong path, because I just might, and phrase it badly. I know we are on a journey through life, and that we each make individual choices along the way. I am trying desperately to not judge those around me, and usually fail miserably. It is a source of constant repentance for me. I have isolated myself from family and friends because of words, actions, or more likely inaction. So I am just sharing. Sharing love, sharing what makes me happy.
On this date in 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was formally organized. Priesthood power had been restored to the earth. God speaks again to man through his prophets, and continues to speak to each of us as we reach out to Him in prayer. In two weeks, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Happy Easter.
Note- This post is written primarily to those who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, focusing on those that have taken a different path, and have let go of the Iron Rod (1st Nephi 8:19-20) If you would like more information, I would be glad to answer any questions, or you can go to comeuntochrist.org
First I want to share something that may surprise people that know me now. For many years, I was one of those members of the church that was not active for a number of years. Oh, I know, I could point to a job that I had to work on Sundays, (air traffic control being a 24/7 or at least 15/7). See how easy it is? For years that was my life. But it wasn't a Christ centered life. And it fell apart.
In 2002, I was at a low point in my life. I knew so much was missing. It was in that year that the story begins in the track below. I focused my life on getting prepared to enter the House of the Lord, but had no idea then how low my life could go. Divorce, splitting time with the kids, trying to do the right things in my life was not easy, but I had made a decision. It is about 4 minutes.
It sounds to me like I was reading a script. I was not. There are those that were there when it was recorded that can attest to that. I was terrified of recording it. It was recorded for a book with a sound track, "Walking in the Light", produced by Larry and Alice Beebe of the Beebe Sound hymns.com
It was that day in 2002, that I woke up, and realized that my life was not what it needed to be. That I wasn't the person that I needed to be. It took two years of attending church (funny that it was at that time that a Sunday off shift opened up, and I had the seniority to bid it), There are no coincidences with God. By the way, if you are thinking that I am one who lauds their righteousness, I am not, I am as everyone, a sinner trying to obey and repent.
What is the point of writing and sharing this video? I am lousy at interacting one on one with people, particularly those that I love. I don't want to be pushy, or be that person trying to tell them that they are on the wrong path, because I just might, and phrase it badly. I know we are on a journey through life, and that we each make individual choices along the way. I am trying desperately to not judge those around me, and usually fail miserably. It is a source of constant repentance for me. I have isolated myself from family and friends because of words, actions, or more likely inaction. So I am just sharing. Sharing love, sharing what makes me happy.
On this date in 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was formally organized. Priesthood power had been restored to the earth. God speaks again to man through his prophets, and continues to speak to each of us as we reach out to Him in prayer. In two weeks, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Happy Easter.
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