Friday, April 5, 2013

One additional note

At my friend's daughter's funeral I was asked to lead a small choir of Primary
 (in our church I am volunteering right now through serving as our congregation's
Primay President over the 18 month to 11 year old children) children.
Although, my musical abilities aren't near what many others are,
 I was humbled and honored to be asked to contribute in some small way.

I wish I had a photo of their sweet, innocent faces.
I wish I had a video of their little voices sounding like angels.
But the Lord's Spirit was SO strong as they shared in the best way they know how, 
their sincere desire to be like our Savior, Jesus Christ.
One of my very favorite Primary songs, I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus.
These are the words they sang:

I'm trying to be like Jesus,
I'm following in His ways.
I'm trying to love as He did, in all that I do and say.
At times I am tempted to make a wrong choice,
But I try to listen as the still small voice whispers,

Love one another as Jesus loves you,
Try to show kindness in all that you do.
Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought,
For these are the things Jesus taught.

I'm trying to love my neighbor,
I'm learning to serve my friends.
I watch for the day of gladness when Jesus will come again.
I try to remember the lessons he taught.
Then the Holy Spirit enters into my thoughts, saying:

Love one another as Jesus loves you,
Try to show kindness in all that you do.
Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought,
For these are the things Jesus taught.

 David Archuleta does a beautiful job singing it here.

1 comment:

  1. Boy! I bet that brought the house down! What a beautiful song for the children to sing at a funeral. So sorry for your loss. Love to all!

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