Monday, June 22, 2015

Now is the Time to Prepare



When the time for decision arrives,
The time for preparation is past.
Thomas S. Monson


If only... I have said those words, over and over again
If only... have you said them too?
Don't say them again, my friend

If only we could see, how we all used to see
If only we could know, what we all used to know
If only we could be, who we all were meant to be
If only life were easy, but life wasn't meant to be

The challenges we face in life, are meant to shape our souls
Experience, relationships all help us to behold
The person that we are, and who we can become
Through eternity, we know, our growth is never done

But here, this time, this place, right now, it's time to begin
Awaken, see and know, and then endure until the end
Mortality, a blink, a melting snowflake, falling rain
With its radiating joys, alongside educating pain

Be ready to meet challenges, be awake, be aware
Be ready for our suffering, for yes, it will be there
Don't fear the trials we will face, the fire we all pass through
 We stand with honor, strength, courage, 
and faith to aid us too

Move forward on life's path, move on with quiet surety
Keep focused on a point ahead, walk the path of purity
Treat others as you wish they all would treat you, as a rule
Forgive the ills, abuses and guiles of the fools

This world's a stage, it seems a game, mirage that can confuse
But if we see with eyes of faith, then we are free to choose
The treasure that is hidden, that will uplift our soul
Give thanks to the Gracious One, who paid the pricey toll

With gratitude and serenity, we can embrace this life
And smile through the good times, and the times of strife
Pray and learn, stretch and grow, believe in God above
All things are truly possible, through His perfect love

So reach for higher planes, for knowledge that is true
Remember who we are, once upon a time we knew
Even though at times is seems, we do not know quite how
Don't wait, don't procrastinate, the time to start is now

No longer say, if only, but do, and do it well
At first it's strange, and difficult, but time will surely tell
When habits formed are good and true, 
all will be well with me and you
Blessings sent from heaven, will settle as the morning dew

Let us make today the day, let us find a way somehow
Because the time for all to prepare, is absolutely, right now

-liz  
6/22/15