This past Sunday, I performed at another fireside. Every time I go and sing, the spirit is so strong, but this time was very different for me. I dont know what it was, but I have to say that it was probably one of the most spiritual moments that I have ever experienced! For each fireside, we go through the same songs and talks in the program, but during the end of it, Jenny spoke about Christ and the importance of not forgetting why we really are here and the important things that matter in this life. As we sang the last song, "Arms of the Rescuer," I couldn't help but get teary eyed during Jenny's solo, and as the choir joined in singing "I know that my Redeemer Lives," I broke down and could not control my emotions. The spirit hit me SO strong that all I could do was mouth the words. I might have looked stupid, but I cannot even explain the feeling that came over me. It kind of was like He was saying to me "Amanda, I'm here, I love you, dont forget about me." feeling, and it made realize just how far away I have distanced myself from the Savior. I mean, I haven't done anything horrible, but even with going to church, firesides, ect, I have just put myself into auto pilot and have forgotten the reason behind why I go, and the important every day things I have let go from my life. I haven't been as dedicated in reading my scriptures, praying, ect, and mainly I have been so focused on the every day things like work, kids, school, kids, dance, kids, ect, that I have stopped doing a lot of the important daily things I should be doing, plus with some of the hardships that have come on with my family, I have lost site on who to turn to, which I usually am so good at!! It's made me open my eyes and see the big picture of getting myself into shape spiritually. I need to be that example to my kids and husband and have completely lost site of it. That is what I love so much about Jenny's firesides. It makes you see what really matters in life and that getting caught up in the worldy things will just bring you down, which it definitely has for me! I am just so blessed that I went Sunday, which sad to say, I didn't want to go! I am so grateful though that I did, so I could really feel Jenny's message for myself and make me want to change my ways. It is such a powerful message that I hope every person gets an opportunity to hear it!
After Sunday, I have such a stronger testimony that He lives, our Savior Jesus Christ, that he loves each of us SO much, and he doesn't want us to forget him.
Here are the lyrics to the last song we sang. It has such a special place in my heart now. I wanted to find the actual song and post it on here, but can't find anything. This is also for Trek firesides, so keep in mind of that!
We will all have times
When the plains seem unending
And the rocky ridges are
Testing our strength
Times when we can’t feel our feet
When we’ve lost our way
And we are weak
And we need
[Chorus]
The arms of the rescuer
Where grief is swallowed up in His love
In the arms of the rescuer
Where darkness has no victory over us
We’re lifted up
To be enough
In the arms of the rescuer
We will all have days
When we feel out of chances
When we’ve wrecked our cart
And we’ve failed again
But His love for us is without end
He is there each time
We reach for him
Again
[Chorus]
I know that my Redeemer lives
What comfort this sweet sentence gives
He lives – He lives who once was dead
He lives
He lives
[Chorus]
I hope you dont forget our Savior like I did. He is there for us through our journey here, and wants us to do our best so we can return into his loving arms again. I am so grateful for that reconfirmation of his love for me and am striving to better myself, so when the time comes, I can embrace him with no regrets!!
