August 29, 2017

"Each With so Much 2" (Epilogue)


“Each With so Much 2”

cji
8/29/17

(Epilogue:
Can we imagine our families
being eternally Sealed as one
small Matthew setting the course
with Shepard leading from behind
Amy, Dylan, Tanith being examples
parents fully knowing their role
setting the table each day
prayer, reading Scriptures
Family Home Evening always
serving in Callings as called
Celestial shown modernity
combinations of pure grids
each with so much natural!)


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(6) "Shepard"


(6)
“Shepard”
cji
8/29/17
Just missing his birthday
hoping he’ll accept delay
(Happy Birthday Shepard)
quiet and reserved to know
twinkles in his eyes shine
taking in so much alert
having known us all
remembering much before
a leader in the heavens
whom we eagerly followed
now bringing leadership
here to us on this earth
to learn from him always
his internal humor/smiles
giving each strength to live
the higher standard known!

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(5) "Tanith"


(5)
“Tanith”
cji
8/29/17
Talk about being lady like
cute and feminine to be
flourishing in pinks
hugs and hugs of love
each thing in its order
inviting one and all
taking cookies/milk
little chairs all about
a little charmer to know
being lady like and all!

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(4) "Dylan"


(4)
“Dylan”
cji
8/29/17
Living up to age’s reputation
spunky and set in his ways
bouncing his basketball ever
smile and grins to turn hearts
while never quite for sure
funning or being serious
keeping one and all alert
yet loving his family always
kneeling in prayer daily
then as a sleeping angel
living up to his reputation!

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(3) "Amy"


(3)
“Amy”
cji
8/29/17
Ever heard of a ‘fitch’*’
one of the wonders
such is Amy found to be
flourishing and helpful
loving and sharing
being a great older sister
happily in the 7th grade
bouncing to her own beat
reading, singing, caring
always there to assist
others in their needs!

(*a fitch(es) is an herb
which can be planted
anywhere and flourish!)

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(2) "Matthew"


(2)
“Matthew”
cji
8/29/17
A perfect child in all ways
came into this world to visit
giving small  cries and hugs
extending remembering love
letting all know he’d be okay
then in blinking of the eye
returning unto the Father
having run his mortal errand
sharing immortal love
a perfect child in all ways!

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(1) "Parents"


(1)
“Parents”
cji
8/29/17
Differences and opposites
coming into the being of one
taking things into eternity
finding the wonder of forever
giving and taking changing
finding laughter and love
sharing smiles within all
taking care to obey Father
reading Scriptures daily
Family Home Evening
attending various meetings
serving in many callings
parents eternal and knowing!

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"Each With so Much" (Prologue)


“Each With so Much”

cji
8/29/17

(Prologue:
Each to envision the eternal
Mother and Father and kids
Sealed time and all eternity
wherein is found so much
happiness, love, blessing
this families earthly heaven
eternalness there to touch
Celestial shown modernity
combinations of pure grids
each with so much natural!)


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August 28, 2017

"Three Witnesses" (Epilogue)


Ether 6:4 And in the mouth of three witnesses shall these things be established; and the testimony of three, and this work, in the which shall be shown forth the power of God and also his word, of which the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost bear record—and all this shall stand as a testimony against the world at the last day.

Testimony of the 3 Witnesses:  Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come: That we, through the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites, their brethren, and also of the people of Jared, who came from the tower of which hath been spoken. And we also know that they have been translated by the gift and power of God, for his voice hath declared it unto us; wherefore we know of a surety that the work is true. And we also testify that we have seen the engravings which are upon the plates; and they have been shown unto us by the power of God, and not of man. And we declare with words of soberness, that an angel of God came down from heaven, and he brought and laid before our eyes, that we beheld and saw the plates, and the engravings thereon; and we know that it is by the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, that we beheld and bear record that these things are true. And it is marvelous in our eyes. Nevertheless, the voice of the Lord commanded us that we should bear record of it; wherefore, to be obedient unto the commandments of God, we bear testimony of these things. And we know that if we are faithful in Christ, we shall rid our garments of the blood of all men, and be found spotless before the judgment-seat of Christ, and shall dwell with him eternally in the heavens. And the honor be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, which is one God. Amen.
Oliver Cowdery
David Whitmer
Martin Harris


“Three Witnesses”

cji
8/29/17

(Epilogue:
Going before the bar of justice
there will be Prophet’s there
also will be found the adversary
justice and mercy served
remember all of the witnesses
The Godhead and three more
then eight more also to bear
what’s not to understand
we’ve all been told truth
we’ve to believe or not
and to disbelieve is death
eternal and forever (ever)!)


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(3) "Bearing Record"


(3)
“Bearing Record”
cji
8/29/17
Understanding the truth
the Father and the Son
and the Holy Ghost
bearing record-testifying
The Godhead of three
standing for all to know
throughout the eternities
always for all to know!

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(2) "The Power"


(2)
“The Power”
cji
8/29/17
Some might call it Grace
this power of the Savior
what is given to disciples
the strength to endure
going beyond their abilities
able to do what is needful
never to back down/away
always coming forward
serving others as prompted
the power of the Savior!
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(1) "All Things Established"


(1)
“All Things Established”
cji
8/29/17
The LORD leaves no excuses
therefore we’ve no excuses
we’ve to believe or not
and to disbelieve is death
eternal and forever (ever)
thus His Gospel established
upon three witnesses called
not by their choice but His
(as were eight others later)
the Gospel Restored again
to flourish and be fruitful!

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"Three Witnesses" (Prologue) (Ether 6:4)


“Three Witnesses”

cji
8/29/17

(Prologue:
Finding a jury to convince
with one witness no way
possibly two to convict
thus with three a surety
especially three good men
integrity within without
known to all who knew them
testifying to the world
echoing though all time
yet many not to believe!)


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Ether 6:4 And in the mouth of three witnesses shall these things be established; and the testimony of three, and this work, in the which shall be shown forth the power of God and also his word, of which the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost bear record—and all this shall stand as a testimony against the world at the last day.

Testimony of the 3 Witnesses:  Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come: That we, through the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites, their brethren, and also of the people of Jared, who came from the tower of which hath been spoken. And we also know that they have been translated by the gift and power of God, for his voice hath declared it unto us; wherefore we know of a surety that the work is true. And we also testify that we have seen the engravings which are upon the plates; and they have been shown unto us by the power of God, and not of man. And we declare with words of soberness, that an angel of God came down from heaven, and he brought and laid before our eyes, that we beheld and saw the plates, and the engravings thereon; and we know that it is by the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, that we beheld and bear record that these things are true. And it is marvelous in our eyes. Nevertheless, the voice of the Lord commanded us that we should bear record of it; wherefore, to be obedient unto the commandments of God, we bear testimony of these things. And we know that if we are faithful in Christ, we shall rid our garments of the blood of all men, and be found spotless before the judgment-seat of Christ, and shall dwell with him eternally in the heavens. And the honor be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, which is one God. Amen.
Oliver Cowdery
David Whitmer
Martin Harris


August 27, 2017

"Turning Into Life"


“Turning Into Life”

cji
8/28/17

So many thinking they live
while inside they cower
living into their peer groups
leading they think but not
minions to the mob codes
turning into life’s payments
costs always to be paid
depended upon others
having foregone agency
turning into life to live
having lost their way
when giving up agency
through disobedience!


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August 26, 2017

"Act or be Acted Upon"


“Act or be Acted Upon”

cji
8/27/17

Today is the Sabbath Day
there are two options here
act or be acted upon
there are two types known
things which are acted upon
things which act on the things
which are we to be found
as the tree in the woods
having no choice when cut
or even the food we choose
for people act upon things
things knee jerk to people
then eventually it worsens
people react to other people
drugs, alcohol, selfishness
while those found obedient
to the Commandments of God
 today is the Sabbath Day
where will you be found
one’s with agency to act
or those surrendering freedom
becoming those acted upon!


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August 25, 2017

"Sometimes to Look Back"

For those who'd like - email me - what I've sent with this thought were the poems from 6/4/2016 - chuck



“Sometimes to Look Back”

cji
8/26/17

Wandering through my past
finding thoughts to share again
whether the photos or dreams
a world of wonders I’ve seen
today, yesterday, as a child
looking at each photo’s memory
with so much being lost of past
interestingly each photo remembered
never the words written or found
but somewhere on a lonely road
looking beyond the ever present
seeing the flashing moment
sometimes to look back I do
hopefully enjoining others too
wandering through my past!


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August 24, 2017

"Gifts Rejected 2" (Epilogue)


“Gifts Rejected 2”

cji
8/25/17

(Epilogue:
Many are the gifts found in mortality
all: each and every one predicated
upon total obedience to our Father
‘many are called – few are chosen
why are they not chosen
their minds to set on things
the things of the world selfishly’
oh that man/woman could hear
the still small voice calling always
unable to remove from the noise
chaotic and demeaning all around
therefore gifts rejected first one
then all – and so much more!)


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(5) "The Gift of Life"


(5)
“The Gift of Life”
cji
8/25/17
Life a physical body in mortality
offered only to those once worthy
1/3rd the host of heaven without
having followed the devil’s prompts
while another 1/3rd sat the fence
still able to get a physical body
while as shown rejected this gift
abusing their one bodies often
seeking to destroy others as well
forgetting their Royal Birthright
being children of Heavenly Father
entitled to all the blessings known
and many unknown eternally
unwilling then to repent fully
rejecting the gift of eternal life!
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(4) "The Gift of Agency"


(4)
“The Gift of Agency”
cji
8/25/17
Able to come and go freely
without restraints on actions
forgetting the major string
in ‘full obedience’ to laws
wherefore to violate to give up
(for no one can take agency)
only can one forfeit their own
once in violation of laws/statutes
facing the punishments warned
same as in eternal life to do
‘for no unclean thing can enter’
while too many forget all
chasing the temptations offered
without remorse till too late!

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