Songs That Give You Peace Threw Hard Time

let faith arise

I've read your posts, Marie, and see that you have used the trial of your sweet mother as a way to grow closer to God and rely on His strength to help you, especially with the situation in your beautiful country of Syria.  I keep you and your people in my prayers, especially the innocent women and children who are the heart of their homes.  Blessings of peace to you and your family, Marie.

I think this  story you posted is a very good analogy of our lives. Its message of carrying a cross is like carrying the trials or "tests" we receive in this life.  If we use them for our benefit--to grow closer to God and become a stronger, more loving and grateful person--these attributes we've gained from our trials  will help us live a happier life and return to our Heavenly Father.  I believe it's similar to the story of the 10 virgins in the Bible.  5 had enough oil in their lamps plus extra, while  5 had only that which was in their lamps.  The 5 wise women couldn't "share" their extra oil with the other five because the extra oil they brought was personally earned by their choices in life.  It was acquired by their personal efforts to do what was right, to draw closer to God, to develop their testimonies of Jesus Christ and be prepared for being in His presence.

This is the hymn I'd like to share.  We sang it in church last Sunday and it filled my heart with joy. 

I BELIEVE IN CHRIST

I believe in Christ; he is my King! 
With all my heart to him I'll sing; 
I'll raise my voice in praise and joy, 
In grand amens my tongue employ. 
I believe in Christ; he is God's Son. 
On earth to dwell his soul did come. 
He healed the sick; the dead he raised. 
Good works were his; his name be praised. 

I believe in Christ; oh blessed name! 
As Mary's Son he came to reign 
'Mid mortal men, his earthly kin, 
To save them from the woes of sin. 
I believe in Christ, who marked the path, 
Who did gain all his Father hath, 
Who said to men: "Come, follow me, 
That ye, my friends, with God may be." 

I believe in Christ—my Lord, my God! 
My feet he plants on gospel sod. 
I'll worship him with all my might; 
He is the source of truth and light. 
I believe in Christ; he ransoms me. 
From Satan's grasp he sets me free, 
And I shall live with joy and love 
In his eternal courts above. 

I believe in Christ; he stands supreme! 
From him I'll gain my fondest dream; 
And while I strive through grief and pain, 
His voice is heard: "Ye shall obtain." 
I believe in Christ; so come what may, 
With him I'll stand in that great day 
When on this earth he comes again 
To rule among the sons of men.

My favorite two comfort songs as of right now are by a duo known as MaMuse.  They're from Chico, CA and just won the best duet contest on Prairie Home Companion.  They sing "Hallelujah" and a beautiful a capella rendition of "Calling All Angels".  Not religious, but spiritual.

No more Night

There's a light in my window: there's a light in my room. Theres a place I remember from long long ago.

The Church's One Foundation Is Jesus Christ Her Lord

Here Comes Jesus....He's Walkin' on the water...........

amen

what a beautiful words to take with me to my dreams tonight.

Oh that I were an angel

"I Will Follow God's Plan for Me"

(children's song from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri7zwb0xj9I

My life is a gift; my life has a plan.
My life has a purpose; in heav’n it began.
My choice was to come to this lovely home on earth
And seek for God’s light to direct me from birth.
I will follow God’s plan for me,
Holding fast to his word and his love.
I will work, and I will pray;
I will always walk in his way.
Then I will be happy on earth
And in my home above.