"This life... (is) a time to prepare to meet God" (Alma 12:24)

Which Virgin Am I?

2009-05-03T12:48:00.000-07:00

A parable the Savior told to His disciples long ago,
Of wise and also foolish ways, of signs and saints in latter-days.
The things He saw, we too can see, when next He comes to you and me.

Ten virgins bringing lamps alight the Bridegroom throught the night.
Invited, honored guests thay came, some wise-some foolish, not the same,
Those who have eyes will surely see, they're much the same as you and me.

The first bears palms for homage true, an olive branch, a lily, too,
Her voice speaks peace; she's humble, meek; she often turns the other cheek.
So pure in heart, oh could it be-that this first virgin could be me?

The second, gowned in burial white, seems searching for a heavenly sight.
The sacrament-her gift of love; the wheat and water decreed above.
Her repentant heart we all can see, perhaps this virgin could be me.

The third is Priesthood blue and gold, concerns herself with young and old;
Ordinances for the living and dead, two doves she brings the Prince who weds-
The Holy Ghost and sealings' key, this lovely virgin must be me.

Tall and fair with scrolls and lyre, the fourth seeks truth and knowledge power.
She sets her goals aon talents bright, keeping eternity in sight.
She'll reach her goals and grow to be the kind of virgin I would be.

But wait, more wise than many others the fifth gives charity to her brothers,
Quietly, gently, her fruits are shared with all who need her loving care.
Even the foolishes' needs she sees, Oh, that this virgin might be me.

The sixth in proud and rich array lacksf or naught along life's way.
The treasures of the earth she brings, 'tis more to earth than heav'n she clings.
In her I see a part of me; is this the virgin I will be?

The seventh is surely pleasure's child, in dress and pose, not meek or mild.
It's time for eat and drink and fun-there's ample time ere the Bridegroom comes.
Her foolishness she cannot see; do others see that part of me?

The eighth has much to overcome-Addictions and excess have wuite undone,
That temple her holy soul once was, now all eroded for sins' own cause.
If I'm not careful as can be, this foolish virgin will be me.

The virgin nine who loves the dark, in secret. seeks to leave her mark,
Drawing others from the light, she sees all things with Satan's sight.
Her foolishness is sad to see; don't let her be a part of me.

Should I become virgin ten, with power over the acts of men,
A troubled conscience I might know as through the busy world I go.
All ego and dishonesty is what the world expects of me.

Am I more foolish or more wise? Am I living in disguise?
Do I gather oil ever bright to keep my gospel flame alight?
When the Bridegroom comes, I pray He'll see, one wise virgin will be me.

"We are in difficult times and many of our answers lie in the temple" (Bishop Barney)

2009-03-05T09:17:00.001-08:00

Our bishop has encouraged us to focus on temple attendance, where many of our answers lie. Let's go there, where we can have our loins "girt about with truth", where we can put on "the breastplate of righteousness", and where we can "shod" our feet with the "gospel of peace". Where we can strengthen our "shield of faith" and sharpen our "sword of the Spirit".

Pres Hinckley said "we can so live that we can call upon the Lord for His protection and guidance... We cannot expect His help if we are unwilling to keep His commandments."

Do we need His help and guidance? Are we willing to keep His commandments?

D&C 27:15 .......lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your loins, and take upon you my whole armor, that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, having done all, that ye may be able to stand.

Happy March ladies! Hope to see you at the temple!

Act 2

2009-01-11T18:16:00.000-08:00

In act 1 of our lives, the pre-mortal existence, we didn't just agree to play the roles we would be given in act 2, our time on earth, but we shouted for joy as the plan was revealed. Now that we find ourselves on the stage, in act 2, are we joyous? Have we studied our lines? Did we prepare? Are we preparing now for Act 3? Get out your script(ure)s sisters! Prepare and find joy in the journey! Happy January!