"Signs of His Light"

Prophets foretold as signs would yet unfold,
Destruction never seen before the day,
When earth was lost, its form and mold gave way,
As darkness spread, all hearts grew faint and cold.

A voice was heard among us, strong and clear,
Christ, the Lord, His words began to fall,
From great to small, He rules and governs all,
He lights our way, our path made bright and near.

The law remains, but sacrifice has changed,
No longer blood, but hearts are what He seeks,
Now hear His call, for strength is found in meek,
And by His will, the soul is rearranged.

So follow Him, and never turn away,
For He will lead you through the darkest day.

Written format: Sonnet (ABBA CDDC EFFE GG)

Content taken from: 3 Nephi 8-11

Previous poem written 2020-09-20

Where you there? Did you see it?

Prophets foretold as signs unfold.
At His death the earth lost its mold.
Destruction never seen before.
Days of darkness scared to the core.

From a voice we heard among all.
Christ the Lord spoke and it wasn't small.
From big things to all that is small.
He is the light and life of all.

Law of sacrifice still is core.
But nothing like it was before.
Hear His voice and follow its mold.
You're gathered so you don't unfold.

"Struggle of Christ’s Disciple"

I’ve heard the lies and words that flatter deep,
God’s work beheld, while Satan sought to shatter.
Some fell, their hearts grew hard, their minds did scatter,
Distracted souls, in blindness lulled to sleep.

Yet face your foe, with courage you must keep,
And pray for strength; the Lord’s power won’t matter.
With faith in God, rise up, avoid the chatter,
Through trials, His commands, you must now steep.

The enemy’s designs, you must defy,
For in this struggle, Christ stands by your side.
Though shadows fall, His light will guide you by,
With grace to carry you through every tide.

Endure with faith, for victory will come,
In time, His glory will not be outdone.

Written format: Sonnet (ABBA CDDC EFFE GG)

Content taken from: 3 Nephi 1-7

Previous poem written 2020-09-13

Struggle of Christ's Disciple

Have heard lies and words that flatter,
God's work seen, Satan tried splatter.
Some fell, with hearts hard and minds blind.
Actions distract by evil design.

Meet your enemy forward faced.
Pray for the Lord's strength, won't waste.
With faith in God overcome fear.
Learn like him by time to appear.

Path of Obedience and Light with Reason's Rebellion and Faith's Return

 "The Path of Obedience and Light"

Those once taught now rise as teacher bright, 
The prophet speaks from heart, pure wisdom's start,
In homes and hearts, his words do play their part,
Uniting souls in love's eternal light.

For Satan seeks to trap with shallow sight,
Through flashy songs and senses’ hollow art,
Yet moral choice defines the truest chart,
Where actions yield results, both dark and bright.

Obedience leads to joy, its path we know,
While breaking law does only bring us pain,
To know repentance, hear God's voice again,
And find the truth in Christ's eternal glow.

So prophets teach, their message we receive,
And in that faith, our hearts begin to cleave.

"Reason's Rebellion and Faith's Return"

The truth brings power, knowledge lights the way, 
Through scripture's voice, our hearts to faith incline, 
Repentance follows, leading to divine, 
A change of heart where freedom holds full sway. 

Yet reason claims the prophet's words decay,
For we reject what seems beyond our line,
Of understanding, so we quick resign,
To cast aside the truth and fall astray. 

In foolish pride, we stir with thoughts unclear,
Vain rumors grow, contention taints the land,
The evil one ensnares with tempting hand,
Disturbing hearts with doubts and rising fear. 

But through the chaos, faith will still endure, 
For in the truth, we find a hope most pure. 

Written format: Sonnet (ABBA CDDC EFFE GG)

Content taken from: Helaman 13-16

Previous poem "Role Reversal"

written 2020-09-06 

Role Reversal

Lamanites were always evil.
But Nephites did an upheaval.
Became prideful, ignored prophets.
Warning ignored in their back pockets.
"This is the way" but realize
There's bound to be tempting lies.
That even though they're seductive,
Consequences are a must've.

Notes taken from scripture reading 

Those who had once been taught now became the teacher. 

For the prophet taught straight from his heart. 

Bring into your homes and hearts

The teachings of the prophets and apostles

This strengthens our relationship with each other.

Satan will capture your heart, mind and emotions

With flashy images, blaring music and stimulation of every physical sense we have.

Our moral agency is what do we do with that.

You might choose and act a certain way but you don't choose the outcome of your actions.

Obedience will yield happiness, while violation will not. 

We hear the words of the prophet to know of the judgements of God

And to know of the conditions of our repentance. 

That we might know of Jesus Christ and his coming. 

For there is power in the knowledge of the truth.

We are led to believe by the holy scripture

From there it leads to faith and repentance.

With a destination that we have a change of heart that makes us free.

Based upon the basis of reason. We hear it so it must be so.

We reject the words of the prophets.

Saying that it is beyond reason that this should be.

So we say it is not so. 

Disturbed we do become because we hear rumors

And contentious upon this land.

When we imagine things that are foolish and vain

And follow the stirrings of the evil one. 

"It's Your Choice"

Did you forget, or did you just resist,
To follow truth and let your soul be led?
Was it a lack of faith or devil's dread
That made you falter, fall into the mist?

The needs of flesh can lead the heart amiss,
To harden souls and leave them cold and dead.
Obeying Him, except the heart of men instead.
Yet God commands, and all things do persist.

But still, His voice calls out; we have the choice,
To turn from sin, to rise, and be restored.
Repentance sings; the humble hear its chord,
And grace can heal with just a whispered voice.

Oh, choose His light and let your spirit soar,
To dwell with Him in peace forevermore.

Written format: Sonnet (ABBA CDDC EFFE GG)

Content taken from: Helaman 7-12

Spiritual Unsteadiness

Previous Poem written on 2020-08-30

Did you just forget or refuse to commit?

Was it a lack of knowledge or the Devil made you do it.

The needs of the flesh cause an unsteadiness.

You harden your heart which is a form of deadliness.

All God's creations do obey his command,

But the children of men tend to withstand.

They can repent and hearken to his voice

Restored by grace just by a simple choice.

 The Paths We Choose

Beware the circle that will bring affliction,
If hearts unyielding choose not to repent,
In wickedness, one's days are poorly spent,
And evil's snares will lead to deep restriction.

The author of all sin will teach deceit,
He seeks to drag you down into the mire,
But hold to God, let righteousness inspire,
For saints who stand in faith make life complete.

See how the wicked spread their seeds of strife,
Their discord shadows every step they take,
While those who choose the light, true peace partake,
In righteous ways, they find the joy of life.

So choose your course on principles that last,
Avoid the misery of the wicked's past.

Written format: Sonnet (ABBA CDDC EFFE GG)

Content taken from: Helaman 1-6

Previous Poem written on 2020-08-23
Cycle of the Circle

Watch out this circle will afflict.
If no repent it will restrict.
Groups of evil tend to distract.
Contention can't always be tracked.

Author of all sin instructs some.
Don't let him drag you through the scum.
Diligent in the sight of God.
Brings us around from being flawed.