Centered in Christ Meditation

This week's episode focuses on Christ, His sacrifice, and His love for all men. We will end with a Loving Kindness Meditation so that we can more fully feel the love that the Savior has for each one of us.

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Music by Addison Kirk

References for this weeks meditation are below: 

“Deep at your center is a well of love” (Louise Hay, You Can Heal Your Life).

“Listen to him who is the advocate with the Father, who is pleading your cause before him.” (D&C 45:3)

“For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.” (D&C 18:11)

The Savior is the only one with the right to judge another’s intentions. He paid the price, He gets to be the judge.

In this week's meditation we explore how our intentions play a role in the difference between transgression and sin.

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Below are the references for this meditation:

“as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings.” (D&C 29:2)

“all things unto me are spiritual…” (D&C 29:34)

“Spiritually dead” (D&C 29:41)

“I see a great difference between transgressing the law and committing a sin.” (Joseph Fielding Smith, “Fall, Atonement, Resurrection, Sacrament,” in Charge to Religious Educators)

“they cannot sin…” (D&C 29:47)

Elder Dieter F. Uctdorf said, “remember that discipleship is not about doing things perfectly; it’s about doing things intentionally.” (Your Great Adventure)

Take some time today to consider all the different pieces of the Armor of God. Are you dressed and ready for battle?

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The music for this week's meditation was graciously provided by the talented Addison Kirk. For more of his music (including sheet music!) visit www.addisonkirk.com.

References:

President M. Russel Ballard said, “There is not one great and grand thing we can do to arm ourselves spiritually. True spiritual power lies in numerous smaller acts woven together in a fabric of spiritual fortification that protects and shields from all evil.” (“Be Strong in the Lord,” Ensign, July 2004, 8)

“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth…” (D&C 27:16)

“The best way to obtain truth and wisdom is not to ask it from books, but to go to God in prayer, and obtain divine teaching” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel. Joseph Fielding Smith

“gird up your loins”  (D&C 27:15)

Sharon Eubank said, “Being righteous doesn’t mean being perfect...it means developing an inner connection with God, repenting of our sins and mistakes, and freely helping others” (“Turn on your Light” October 2017).

“your feet shod with preparation of the gospel of peace which I have sent mine angels to commit unto you.” (D&C 27:16)

“Your feet … represent your goals or objectives in life. … Preparedness is the way to victory, and ‘eternal vigilance is the price of safety.’ … The tide of victory rests with him who is prepared” (President Harold B. Lee [1899–1973], “Message from the First Presidency,” Ensign, Jan. 1971, 2).

”wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked;” (D&C 27:17)

“If we hold aloft the shield of faith in His commandments, His angels will be “round about [us], to bear [us] up” and “have charge over [us]” (“The Seventh Commandment: A Sheild” Neal A. Maxwell).

“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of my Spirit.” (D&C 27:18)

“The ‘sword of the Spirit’ is the word of God to pierce the darkness so that we may have light and truth to guide our way in life.” (“The Whole Armor of God”)

Could opposition be a good thing? In this meditation, we will explore the possibility that opposition can be our alert system.

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Below are the references used in this meditation:

“Opposition permits us to grow toward what our Heavenly Father would have us become.” Dallin H. Oaks (Opposition in All Things)

D&C 24:8, “I am with thee.”

“Preach the truth” (D&C 23:2)

“Exhort” or strongly encourage (multiple references in D&C 23, 24, 25, 26)

“Pray vocally before the world as well as in secret and in your family, and among your friends, and in all places.” (D&C 23:6)

“Unite with the true church” (D&C 23:7)

“Magnify thine office” (D&C 24:3)

“Continue calling upon God in my name” (D&C 24:5)

“Devote all thy service in Zion” (D&C 24:7)

“Be patient in afflictions” (D&C 24:8)

“Attend to thy calling” (D&C 24:9)

“Declare my gospel” (D&C 24:12)

“Lay aside the things of this world and seek for the things of a better.” (D&C 25:10)

“Lift up thy heart and rejoice and cleave unto the covenants” (D&C 25:13)

“Continue in a spirit of meekness” (D&C 25:14)

“Let your time be devoted to the studying of the scriptures and to preaching” (D&C 26:1)

“Thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment.” (D&C 121:7)

“Thy friends do stand by thee…” (D&C 121:9)

“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” (Isaiah 40:29)

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“[He] will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders.”

The music for this week's meditation was graciously provided by the talented Addison Kirk. For more of his music (including sheet music!) visit www.addisonkirk.com.

The random buzzes are provided by my cell phone. I’ll put it in a better place next time. :)

This week’s meditation will guide you through strengthening your testimony so that you can have a stronger foundation as you listen to general conference next month.

The music for this week's meditation was graciously provided by the talented Addison Kirk. For more of his music (including sheet music!) visit www.addisonkirk.com.

Brooke Snow Law of Creation https://brookesnow.com/how-the-law-of-attraction-fits-in-the-gospel/

Manifested (D&C 20:5)

Inspired (D&C 20:7)

Confirmed, Declared (D&C 20:10)

Witnesses, come to a knowledge, receive it (D&C 20:13)

Heard, bear witness (D&C 20:16)

We know (D&C 20:17)

“We know that there is a God in heaven, who is infinite and eternal…the same unchangeable God…the framer of heaven and earth…” (D&C 20:17)

“...he created man...after his own image…” (D&C 20:18)

“...the Almighty God gave his Only Begotten Son…” (D&C 20:21)

“...[who] suffered temptations...was crucified, died, and rose again on the third day…” (D&C 20:22-23)

“...Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are one God, infinite and eternal, without end.” (D&C 20:28)

This week’s meditation focuses on the beautiful talk mentioned in the lesson, “Repentance: A Joyful Choice” (Elder Dale G. Renlund). If repentance is something that makes you nervous or uncomfortable, this a great talk to listen to.

The music for this week's meditation was graciously provided by the talented Addison Kirk. For more of his music (including sheet music!) visit www.addisonkirk.com. 

Below are the references for this week’s meditation.

"Nothing is more liberating, more ennobling or more crucial to our individual progression than is a regular, daily focus on repentance…” - President Nelson God Needs Selfless Men

“are free to choose liberty and eternal life, through the great Mediator of all men, or to choose captivity and death.”- 2 Nephi 2:27

“Repentance is not only possible, it is joyful.” Repentance: A Joyful Choice, Elder Dale G. Renlund

D&C 19:16 - “I, God, have suffered these things for all that they might not suffer if they would repent.”

“Enter into my rest” - D&C 19:9

D&C 18:23 “wereby man can be saved”

D&C 18:13, 15 “How great shall be your joy” for “great is his joy in the soul that repenteth.”

“The blessings which I give unto you are above all things.” D&C 18:45

How can you participate in the harvest? Is your greatest worth being out in the fields, being at home, loving and comforting your community, or is it something else?

Join me today to discover what part you play in witnessing of Christ.

The music for this week's meditation was graciously provided by the talented Addison Kirk. For more of his music (including sheet music!) visit www.addisonkirk.com.

Below are the references from this week's podcast:

“Whoso desireth to reap let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts…” D&C 14:3

“Laborers in the vineyard will gain salvation” D&C 14 introduction.

“...would be of the most worth”  D&C 15:4, 16:4

How has the Aaronic Priesthood blessed you? Take some time today to remember times when you have felt the power of this priesthood.

“Great and glorious blessings” (JSH 1:73)

“Minds...enlightened” (JSH 1:74)

“Understanding [the] true meaning and intention of [the scriptures]” (JSH 1:74)

“Days never to be forgotten” (Oliver Cowdrey’s note at the end of JSH)

“His love enkindled up our souls” (Oliver Cowdrey’s note at the end of JSH)

“Uncertainty had fled” (Oliver Cowdrey’s note at the end of JSH)

“Fiction and deception had fled forever” (Oliver Cowdrey’s note at the end of JSH)

“What blessings have you received through priesthood ordinances?” (lesson)

“Man may deceive his fellow-men, deception may follow deception, and the children of the wicked one may have power to seduce the foolish and untaught...but one touch with the finger of his love, yes, one ray of glory from the upper world...strikes it all into insignificance, and blots it forever from the mind.” (Oliver Cowdrey’s note at the end of JSH)

The music for this week's meditation was graciously provided by the talented Addison Kirk. For more of his music (including sheet music!) visit www.addisonkirk.com.

What do you need to conquer in order to strengthen your relationship with the Lord? Join me for this week's meditation that will guide you to some personal freedom.

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Below are the references from this episode:

“The battle with sin is real. The adversary is quadrupling his efforts to disrupt testimonies and impede the work of the Lord. He is arming his minions with potent weapons to keep us from partaking of the joy and love of the Lord.” -Russell M. Nelson (We Can Do Better and Be Better)

“...my wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil.” - D&C 10:43

“even the man in whom you have trusted has sought to destroy you.” (D&C 10:6)

“Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that you may conquer SAtan. And that you may escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold his work.” - D&C 10:5

“And now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good - yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously; and this is my Spirit.” - D&C 11:12

What does the Lord have to reveal to you? Take some time today to connect with the Holy Ghost and discover the messages that the Lord has for you.

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Below are the references from this episode:

“In the coming days it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, and comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.” - Russel M. Nelson (Revelation for the Church, Revelation for our Lives)

“Spirit of revelation” (D&C 8:2-3)

“Behold, I am God; give heed unto my word which is quick and powerful.” (D&C 6:2)

“without faith you can do nothing.” (D&C 8:10)

“do not ask for that which you ought not.” (D&C 8:10)

“took no thought save it was to ask…” (D&C 9:7)

“you shall receive...knock and it shall be opened unto you.” (D&C 6:5)

“Trifle not with sacred things (D&C 6:12

“Look unto me in every thought doubt not fear not.” (D&C 6:36)

“...Beware the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it is right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now. Don't give up when the pressure mounts.” (Stay the Course - Jeffery R. Holland)