Centered in Christ Meditation

What wisdom does your body and spirit have for you? Is there anything from the "principle with promise," or the Word of Wisdom, that you need to ponder on a little more deeply so that you can more completely apply it to your life?

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References:

“A principle with promise” (D&C 89:3)

“Principles...provide direction and standards as we press forward on the covenant path” (The Principles of My Gospel).

“prudence and thanksgiving” (D&C 89:11).

“Doctrinally based guidelines for the exercise of agency” (Increase in Learning, David A. Bednar).

The light of Christ is everywhere. We are constantly surrounded by it, but it is up to us to recognize it and accept us. This meditation helps us find His light in the day to day. This meditation comes from the scriptures in the August 9th-August 15th, 2021 Come Follow Me lesson.

The music for this meditation is provided by Addison Kirk. 

References:

“The light...is in all things” (D&C 88:13).

“The power thereof, even the earth upon which you stand” (D&C 88:10).

“In all and through all things” (D&C 88:6).

“The light of truth” (D&C 88:6).

“He is in the sun” (D&C 88:7).

“He is in the moon, and is the light of the moon, and the power thereof by which it was made” (D&C 88:8).

“Also the light of the stars” (D&C 88:9).

“Fill[s] the immensity of space” (D&C 88:12).

“Light proceedeth forth from the presence of God” (D&C 88:12).

His light is, “The light which is in all things” (D&C 88:13).

Where are your holy places? What places would you like to make more holy? In this meditation, we explore and enjoy our holy places while also making our day to day spaces more sacred. 

This meditation is inspired by the August 2nd-August 8th Come Follow Me lesson, Stand Ye in Holy Places.

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References:

“Stand ye in holy places, and be not moved” (D&C 87:8).

"Your Holy Places" (Sister Ann M. Dibb)

“The still small voice, which whispered through and pierceth all things, and often times it maketh my bones to quake while it maketh manifest” (D&C 85:6)

Does your belief waiver? Do you ever feel like your faith is lacking? This meditation helps us recall times when we have been blessed for our trust and belief in the Lord. This meditation is inspired by the July 19th-August 1st 2021 Come Follow Me lesson.

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References:

“We can choose to believe. For in belief, we discover the dawn of light. We will discover truth. We will find peace” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Be Not Afraid, Only Believe”

“Signs shall follow them that believe” (D&C 84:65).

“They shall do many wonderful works” (D&C 84:66).

“They shall cast out devils” (D&C 84:67).

“They shall heal the sick” (D&C 84:68).

“They shall open the ears of the deaf; and the tongue of the dumb shall speak” (D&C 84:69-70).

“Poison...shall not hurt them” (D&C 84:72).

"They shall not boast themselves of these things, neither speak them before the world; for these things are given unto you for your profit and for salvation” (D&C 84:73).

It will all work out. The Lord will find balance. The blessings will come. He will make it equal. This meditation reminds us that it is in the Lord's hands. He will repay.

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References:

“Bind [themselves] by this covenant” (D&C 82:15).

“Refrain from sin, lest sore judgements fall upon your heads (D&C 82:2).

“He who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation” (D&C 82:3).

“You are all to be equal” (D&C 82:17).

“Leave judgement alone with me, for it is mine and I will repay (D&C 82: 23).

“I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise” (D&C 82:10)

“Much is given much is required” (D&C 82:3).

“Succor...lift up the hands which hang down...feeble knees” (D&C 81:5)

“Perhaps...this...brought to mind someone you could ‘succor,’ ‘lift up,’ or ‘strengthen.’ What will you do to minister to that person?” (Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families, 2021, pg. 126)

“Give…[us] directions how [we] may act before [him]” (D&C 82:9)

What questions have you been waiting to ask the Lord? Now is your chance. In this meditation, we follow Joseph Smith's example by writing down our questions and the answers the the Lord gives us. 

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References:

The Lord said, “I will send upon him the Comforter, which shall teach him the truth and the way whither he shall go” (D&C 79:2)

“Ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along” (D&C 78:18)

“Speak in your ears the words of wisdom” (D&C 78:2)

“Ye are little children, and ye have not yet understood how great blessings the Father hath in his own hands...for you” (D&C 78:17)

Is it challenging to see the light at the end of the tunnel? In this meditation, we scan our lives to find the good, to find the small rewards on the challenging path of hastening the work.

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References:

“I have rejoiced as [the Lord] has directed and executed the hastening of His work—even during a global pandemic” (Russel M. Nelson, Welcome Message, April 2021)

“Bang ups and hang ups” (Oh, the Places You’ll Go)

“heaven is grander and broader and more inclusive than most people…[suppose]” (Come Follow Me 2021 for Individuals and Families, pg. 116)

“forever and ever” (D&C 76:62)

What stumbling blocks do you need to overcome to proclaim the gospel. In this meditation, we look at the challenges we face in our digital world, and how persecution can keep us from opening our mouths.

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References:

“Unfriendly feelings...had developed against the Church: (Doctrine and Covenants 71, section heading).

“Open your mouths in proclaiming my gospel….according to that portion of Spirit and power which shall be given unto you” (D&C 71:1)

“The Lord’s message...was one of faith, not fear” (Come Follow Me-For Individuals and Families, pg. 113)

“leave your blessing upon that house” (D&C 75:19)

“depart speedily from that house, and shake off the dust of your feet” (D&C 75:20)

“gird up your loins and be faithful, and ye shall overcome all things”  (D&C 75:22)

“no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper...he shall be confounded in mine own due time” (D&C 71:9-10)

Perfectionism can get us into all or nothing thinking. But, the little things do matter. In this meditation we release our self-criticism and allow ourselves to celebrate the little things.

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References:

“Here in mortality, perfection is still pending” (Russel M. Nelson)

“...strip [yourself] from jealousies and fears, and humble [yourself] before [the Lord]” (D&C 67:10)

“Our only hope for true perfection is in receiving it as a gift from heaven—we can’t “earn” it” (Jeffery R. Holland, “Be Ye Therefore Perfect-Eventually”).

“...the grace of Christ offers us...salvation from...own persistent self-criticism” (Jeffery R. Holland, “Be Ye Therefore Perfect-Eventually”).

“...continue in patience until [we] are perfected” (D&C 67:13).

“...no man had seen God...except quickened by the Spirit of God…” (D&C 67:11)

“it is not too much...to ask us to be a little more godlike in little things…” (Jeffery R. Holland, “Be Ye Therefore Perfect-Eventually”).

This meditation uses a visualization technique to help us let go and forgive. Holding on to anger and pain keeps us from fully accessing the power of Christ's atonement. 

Music provided by Addision Kirk.

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References: 

“laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.” (D&C 64:33)W

“Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more [destructive] than the injury that provokes it”(Jeffrey R. Holland, Tyron Edwards, Ministry of Reconciliation).

“the greater sin.” (D&C 64:9)

“It is, however, important for some of you living in real anguish to note what He did not say. He did not say, “You are not allowed to feel true pain or real sorrow from the shattering experiences you have had at the hand of another.” Nor did He say, “In order to forgive fully, you have to reenter a toxic relationship or return to an abusive, destructive circumstance” (Jeffrey R. Holland, Ministry of Reconciliation).

“Let God judge between me and thee, and reward thee according to thy deeds.” (D&C 64:11)