JUNE 23-29: Worth… the Riches of the Whole Earth
Come Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants 67-70
I like musical theater; putting a song into a context helps a great song be even greater. The Lion King story reminds us that even when we get lost, or don't see it in ourselves, we are a child of a King and Queen. And what is in the genetics of a child? To grow in the image of the parent.
He Lives in You - The Lion King JR. Theatre Under the Stars Houston, TX ‘15
Do you remember the ambitions you had when you were younger? There was so much to dream of becoming. For some, life hits in a way that permanently alters our dreams. It is then that we can be made into something more than we could have dreamed for ourselves.
The Soldier and the Oak - Elliott Park
Samantha Ebert post on tiktok: “POV: you had to quit school after being diagnosed with a chronic illness but God gave you your dream job of writing & recording music to help you process what you’re going through and bring hope to others who are struggling too.”
Flowers Grow in the Valley - Samantha Ebert
Each week I am blessed to meet with people coming out of incarceration. Yes, I say blessed, because these are truly amazing individuals. I cry when I hear some of where they have come from, what they have come through. I marvel at their faith that they can begin again, and rejoice because they do and they succeed! I love them, and feel God's love for them.
For those seeking help to begin again, AA steps lead you to look to the divine. Your church likely has programs to help, or you will be welcomed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Other resources for resident programs I know of are The Other Side Academy, [https://www.theothersideacademy.com/] or if you are near Monroe, NC, look for Ground 40 [https://www.ground40.com/] You are not alone, and you are valued greater than the riches of the whole earth!
Be Still My Soul - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Let's go back to the beginning: He lives in you; in your reflection, in your pain, in guiding dreams, he watches over - He lives in you.