Power
Posted: 23 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT
"The Prophet Joseph Smith promised that 'all beings who have bodies have power over those who have not' (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith [2007], 211)."When temptation comes, you can invent a delete key in your mind—perhaps the words from a favorite hymn. Your mind is in charge; your body is the instrument of your mind. When some unworthy thought pushes into your mind, replace it with your delete key. Worthy music is powerful and can help you control your thoughts."When Oliver Cowdery failed in an attempt to translate, the Lord told him:" 'Behold, you have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me." 'But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right." 'But if it be not right you shall have no such feelings' (D&C 9:7–9)."
Boyd K. Packer, "Prayer and Promptings," Ensign, Nov. 2009, 46
Topics: Spirituality
President Packer is so right on with his suggestion to help us overcome temptations of the flesh. I love worthy music, as it fills my mind and heart to lift me. I love the hymns, like the Mormon Tabernacle.
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