This world is kind of crazy. There is always so much going on. I remember when I was about 14 I went to New York City to sing in Carnegie Hall. It was an amazing experience! Kind of a dream come true for a musician like me. The other day I thought of this trip and remembered a few things specifically about the noise.
Noise was everywhere! No matter where we went in that city it had noise. Trying to sleep in our hotel room was difficult at first because of all the loud car horns honking into the odd hours of the morning. On the street the noise was even louder! Walking down the street people would come up to us, easily seeing we were not from NYC, asking if we wanted some sunglasses, a belt buckle, or a purse. It was Crazy! I guess what I am trying to say is that the city is LOUD. It is busy, hectic, and wonderful!
Contrasting this loud exciting city I had an amazing experience while singing in Carnegie Hall. I was part of a chorus of who knows how many! I can't even remember! There were many voices, all singing to our best ability. As I stood there on stage I remember how peaceful it was to just be singing and enjoying this expierence. I was standing next to my best friend, my mother, as we sang.
There was one part where I felt very dizzy. Having been standing for an hour or so in the hot lights it was expected. I closed my eyes and said a little prayer that I would be able to make it through the concert with out passing out, because that would have been embarrassing. As I said my silent amen I opened my mouth to sing the next part and was not only filled with instantaneous energy but a calm spirit telling me that I would be just fine. That spirit told me not to worry and it was a huge comfort at this time. I continued to sing and made it to the end of the oratorio.
This experience taught me a lot now that I look back on it. Yes the world is loud, it is busy, it is chaotic many times but as we take even a small moment to pause and turn to our Heavenly Father and just listen we can be filled with strength.
The Holy Ghost is a gift that is so precious to me. It is my comforter, my guide, truly my friend. I have been able to find so much joy because of the impressions that I have received from the Holy Ghost. "By the power of the Holy Ghost a person receives a testimony of Jesus Christ and of His work and the work of His servants upon the earth." I know that that is very true. I have had questions regarding the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and about his living prophet today. I asked my questions and listened to the spirit as it testified to me of truth.
We all have questions and it is up to us to ask those questions and wait to feel those answers. I love what is said in The Book of Mormon in Moroni chapter 10
"By the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things" (Moroni 10:5)
Remember to take the time to listen to the Spirit. All we need to do ask for it in our live and be willing and able to ACT upon what we feel we must do!
The Voice of the Spirit
There was one part where I felt very dizzy. Having been standing for an hour or so in the hot lights it was expected. I closed my eyes and said a little prayer that I would be able to make it through the concert with out passing out, because that would have been embarrassing. As I said my silent amen I opened my mouth to sing the next part and was not only filled with instantaneous energy but a calm spirit telling me that I would be just fine. That spirit told me not to worry and it was a huge comfort at this time. I continued to sing and made it to the end of the oratorio.
This experience taught me a lot now that I look back on it. Yes the world is loud, it is busy, it is chaotic many times but as we take even a small moment to pause and turn to our Heavenly Father and just listen we can be filled with strength.
The Holy Ghost is a gift that is so precious to me. It is my comforter, my guide, truly my friend. I have been able to find so much joy because of the impressions that I have received from the Holy Ghost. "By the power of the Holy Ghost a person receives a testimony of Jesus Christ and of His work and the work of His servants upon the earth." I know that that is very true. I have had questions regarding the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and about his living prophet today. I asked my questions and listened to the spirit as it testified to me of truth.
We all have questions and it is up to us to ask those questions and wait to feel those answers. I love what is said in The Book of Mormon in Moroni chapter 10
"By the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things" (Moroni 10:5)
Remember to take the time to listen to the Spirit. All we need to do ask for it in our live and be willing and able to ACT upon what we feel we must do!
The Voice of the Spirit
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