Quoteables of Quoteables

"We live our lives most completely 

when we strive to make the world better and happier."

--President David O.McKay

How will I make the WORLD a HAPPIER place ?

"Selflessness is putting the needs of others first. "

--Webster's Dictionary

"The best way to accomplish this divine attribute,

is to always put the Savior first.

--Rena Peterson

"Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages

in the biography of souls."

--David Thomas

*These are quotes that (RP) selected to describe selflessness

in her book,

"Walking With The Savior"

My Favorite ANYTHING and EVERYTHING Person

I had a week's worth of reflection.

Enduring a particular challenge
has tested my faith to umpteenth degree.

Like Corrie ten Boon,

trying desperately to be grateful...

yes,

even for my fleas...
I continue to press forward
hoping to discover
the hidden blessings
in this affliction.

As a result.

this book was created

in efforts of bringing

joy and peace

during times of

frustration and discouragement.

I selected works of Art
in a variety of medias
that represented the tender feelings
of my words and emotions
of
my favorite 
ANYTHING and EVERYTHING person

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/4608409/7a65fed12abf6688792bbfcc6b2648db268fbc22

*Most of the images were found on google.
I tried to credit the Artist of each masterpiece.
I thank the Artists for sharing their renditions
their gifts and talents.
Each piece has been an inspiration.

Sculptor

The natural man,

privy to 

pride,

anger,

selfishness,

sinfulness,

being judgmental,

immoral,

and

imperfect...

like a hardened stone.

With the help of

a  SCULPTOR

to chip away at the 

impurities

and imperfections,

something wondrous awaits.

The SCULPTOR

has the vision

of what that stone can become.

And so the process

of 

chipping,

smoothing,

scraping,

begins.

At times,

very painful

and yet the beauty that

awaits

is well worth the distress.

One of the great SCULPTORS

Michelangelo

believed that every stone

had a marvelous

SCULPTURE

just waiting to be set free.

Likewise,

the Master SCULPTOR

has a vision

of what each individual

 can become.

 With Heavenly tools

and

the heart and hands

of the

SCULPTOR

a wonderful work

is

inherent...

If the stone is willing....

willing to submit to the guidance

and tutelage

of the Master SCULPTOR.

He will aid in eliminating

all ungodliness.

Trust in the SCULPTOR.

Patience with His timing and lessons

until

the magnificent wonder

and true beauty 

is unveiled.

I can hardly wait.

Treasure Seeking

What TREASURES do I seek?

A question certainly worth pondering.

I fell in love with

the fashionable moving charm necklace

that a few colleagues were wearing.

Each person selects little charms to create a personal

necklace depicting stories or moments that person cherishes.

There are many charms in which to choose,

but the necklace will hold about nine at most.

As I carefully pondered over my choice of charms,

I uncovered some of my precious gems.

Rhinestone Circle Locket: Life Eternal CIRCLED in Heaven's bright stars

Silver: Every cloud has a SILVER Lining

Letter "g" : for Groendyke and God... names I bear

3 White Pearls: "but do you really love me?

 Then give me your PEARLS"

( a story my father shared with me long ago and has come to mean a great deal to me )

3 for the Godhead and for my family unit

Wedding Ring: ETERNAL  Marriage to Rick

Garnet: Rick's BIRTHstone

Amethyst: The BIRTHStone of Noah and me

Princess Charm: I am a ROYAL Daughter of God

Camera: My GIFT in preserving memories with pictures,

bringing joy through sharing those pictures,

contributing to a bit of family history

Gold Plate "family": My GOLDEN  TREASURE

 is my FAMILY

immediate

extended

humanity

eternal

Length of Chain: Long enough to reach my HEART

I am searching for the perfect charm to symbolize ?

"JUST JESUS"

What do you TREASURE

Jesus taught

an eloquent Sermon,

"Lay not up for yourself treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt,

and where thieves break through and steal..."

Can any of my TREASURES be ruined by moth, rust, or theif ?

"But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, 

where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt,

and where theives do not break through or steal:

For where your treasure is,

there will your HEART be also.

Matthew 6:19-21

Know Christ Better

"We must know Christ 

better than we know Him;

*Painting by Jeffrey Hein

We must remember Him

 more often than we remember Him;

We must serve Him

 more valiantly than we serve Him."

~President Howard W. Hunter

How do I know Him better?
Keep walking by His side. 

Hymns of Praise

My son had friends over.

They listened to "Happy" while visiting.

It played over and over again in my head.

I caught myself singing without realizing.

Sometimes calming music

will be playing in the background while others work 

quietly.

Once awhile one of those calming songs

reminds me of a time of sadness.

The moment I hear the song,

I feel a sense of darkness and gloom.

I passed by the Choir room

"mi ma mi ma moooooooo"

before I knew it,

I was singing the scale as I passed to by next class.

After a difficult class

working on difficult tasks,

I felt zapped of every ounce of energy.

As I returned to home base,

Mrs. P. had her itunes playing in the hallway between breaks.

Immediately,

my disposition changed.

I danced.

I sang.

I felt energized.

As I reflected on those times,

I am able to acknowledge the power of music.

Getting back on course

will require me to utilize the vast array of tools

that are available to me.

HYMNS:

Words of truth, encouragement, comfort,

even scripture

put to lovely harmonious melodies

truly have the power to help me.

As difficult choices come,

temptation arises,

or darkness befalls me...

what Hymn will I have ready

to hum and sing?

What Hymn will bring me closer to my Savior?

I Need Thee Every Hour

"I need Thee every hour,

Most gracious Lord.

No tender voice like Thine

Can peace afford.

I need Thee every hour,

Stay thou nearby.

Temptations lose their power

When Thou art nigh.

I need Thee every hour

in JOY or PAIN.

Come quickly and abide,

Or life is vain.

I need Thee every hour

Most Holy One.

Oh, make me Thine indeed,

Thou blessed Son !

(Chorus)

I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;

Every hour I need Thee !

Oh, bless me NOW, my Savior;

I come to Thee !

Words by Annie S. Hawks

Music by Robert Lowery

Selah~ Part The Waters/I Need Thee Every Hour, Your Are My Hiding Place

Obedience in All Things

Getting back on course will require

OBEDIENCE.

Jesus,

my greatest example of OBEDIENCE

 loved all,

even those that betrayed, mocked, scorned

and

crucified

Him.

Art by George Rouault

With no need for
baptism,
He lead the way.

The Lord has prepared this course for me.

He will guide me and help me

with all that is required of me.

Doing only a few of the things

will not get me to my destination.

I must be OBEDIENT to everything God commands.

even,
and most especially those things
that may be lowly, menial, and difficult.

(RP) quotes a hymn sung by many.

"I'll go where you want me to go, dear Lord...

I'll be what you want me to be."

Hymn Page 270
Words by Mary Brown
Music by Carrie E Rounsefell

As I reviewed the words of this hymn,
I was reminded of a scripture from my youth:

" I ^awill go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no ^bcommandments unto the children of men, save he shall ^cprepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them."

1 Nephi 3:7 of The Book of Moromon

Where are we going today Lord?

What do you want me to say?

Who do you want me to be?