“I have commanded that none of you should go away, but rather have commanded that ye should come unto me, that ye might feel and see”


Sadly, the worst kind of suffering usually does not get shared or talked about. The burden of mental illness and emotional trauma are deeply personal and agonizing to carry. It’s tragic that we can’t feel safe enough with each other to share the inner-most things from our soul, and then truly be able to “bear one another’s burdens” properly. (Galatians 6:2). But, when all else fails, there is someone who has already borne our grief and our burdens, and has promised He can make them lighter for us.
“And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
“And he will take upon him … their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, … that he may know … how to succor his people according to their infirmities.” (Alma 7:11-12)
Crying For A Christmas
by Scott Krippanyne
Scattered souls who’ve been displaced
Nowhere else to turn
Like Bethlehem we have packed the place
Human need fills every space
No room at the inn – Still God found a corner,
Made a bed down in the hay
Could he reappear, make his advent here
Will he still draw near today?My world is crying,
Crying for a Christmas
Some way to know for sure —
That our God is with us
We could all use a sign
A little glimpse of divine
For a world that still cries for ChristmasFeeding trough on a dirty floor
Unimpressive welcome for
God’s Almighty Son
Are we as blind to incarnation
Daily proof of our salvation
Love’s already comeWe are not abandoned,
All alone in our despair
He who once came down, he can still be found
Every when and everywhere
My world is crying,
Crying for a Christmas
Some way to know for sure —
That our God is with us
Once a baby so small
Grew to die for us all
For a world that still cries for Christmas.
Jesus you are here, Jesus you are now
Jesus you are here, Jesus you are now
My world is crying,
Crying for a Christmas
Some way to know for sure —
That our God is with us
We can all be the sign
That his love is alive
For a world that still cries for Christmas
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Dear MoSop,
Loved the song and forwarded it to several friends. So sorry to hear that your daughter isn’t progressing faster. I’ve often heard it said that God’s timing is not our timing, but oh how I wish it was. I’m sure she does too.
I want to thank you for that link to the Christmas Devotional. I watched it last night, and it was a wonderful uplifting program. I even got several MoSop sightings in the choir. I’ve seen you before in the choir, but last night was the first time that I’ve seen them show you for more than just a quick scan of the choir. You looked lovely in that color. The music was just heavenly. Even though I’m a Methodist, not a LDS, I enjoy your programs and music. We both serve the same Lord.
I pray that God would bless and keep you and your daughter.
Love, Lynne
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Thsnk you Lynne, your comment means the world to me.
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Beautiful song! How I wish I might lift your burdens at this time and carry them for you. Yes I know that our Savior is doing that but my love for you my daughter compels me to want to take it all away. I know that isn’t the plan but the desire is there none the less. Take care of yourself.
We love you,
Mother and Dad
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Mother, your love is the best gift of all! It really does help lift the burden.
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