Mormon Lives Matter

The small as well as the great : 1 Chronicles 26:13 King David had families cast lots; in this way the LORD decided the gatekeepers to the temple. Organized these offices, and didn't let prestige or position affect it.  We don't cast lots, but seek the direct guidance of the Spirit. Choosing men for offices for the church of God isn't about privilege or appearance. We are concerned with the temple of the heart. We are the gatekeeper. Others will try to pour both light and dark, love and evil thoughts into our soul. In the history of the inner life there is so much going and coming; pour into the shrine of the soul, and pour out. And OFTEN, disloyal and evil thoughts intrude, which, before we know it, introduce a sense of distance and alienation from God.

In 2 Chronicles 25:1 it talks about prophesying with music. Specifically King David and the Captains of the army selecting and organizing musicians and worship leaders for Israel and the temple. A connection between the security of the kingdom and honoring God through music. For me beautiful worshipful music has brought the holy spirit like a revelation. I can FEEL God's love through music. Is this not God prophesying that He loves us? I've felt the same way when I've sung to a congregation. Connection and love. Continued: 4/21/24 Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp to give thanks and to praise the LORD : Jeduthun’s music ministry was so inspired by the Spirit of God that it could be said that he  prophesied with a harp .  What is the spirit of prophesy? With beautiful music we can be directed by God. We are put in a place to receive relevation. 

This is a journey I can be proud of making. - K "The greatest adventure of our lives" is the great connection with God and others to overcome addiction and infuse lives with charity. 

I'm really that Austen is texting and detailing his trigger moments and recognizing them and confiding in me and his wife and surrending them. Dallyn so happy he went to another SA zoom mtg today and told me about working the steps and asked about a 1st step inventory. Tony - daily calls workout shares and going to text me his writings.  Kent - a wonderful share about the 'right' to lust/resent and him recognizing a time and space he is triggered and choosing something else and calling me. 

I'm training for a triathlon and for me the swimming is the hardest part. Just like our addiction the Temptation is always surrounding you. And sometimes you feel like you need to rest and gasp for air or you'll die, just like a lust hit. Instead calling a group member and surrending it up gives you rest and air and often it seems miraculous how the need to lust dissapates. 

We had a discussion/ argument. Want to work on being friends and talking easy again. I'm going to try to journal about Renae and remember the fun things and hilarious things we've done together. 2011 Road trip to Lake Powell.  Sleeping on the top of the houseboat, we wake up hear a huge Murph and Andy's like "ducks out"  Hiking ding and dang I put one of the young women's leaders on my shoulders and walked.  Teresa was soo whiney. 

One of the most subtle and effective tools he is using among us today is the convincing of some that they have arrived, they have reached their destination, they have earned a rest, they aren’t needed anymore, they are out of danger, they are beyond temptation, and they can take pride in their accomplishments.