Seek The Shining Moments

Okay okay, I know the song is really IMPROVE the shining moments...but I like the idea of seeking them better. If we are seeking them, then we are improving moments as well as our lives. Anywho, that's not really the point. I think music is one of the most powerful things on this earth. Think about it, take the scariest movie you've ever seen and take the background music away...it really wouldn't be all too scary anymore. Or Sacrament meeting, the speakers definitely bring the spirit, but I think music makes it resonate throughout your entire body. Such a cool thing. Today I was having one of those especially good days, don't know why, but I am grateful for it. Sorry to get all spiritual on this, usually I don't do that, I'm more of a jokester...but I've suddenly had this putting my entire life in God's hands thing going on. Usually I want things to be my way, so this is a big step! And it feels for real...none of that fake temporary kind of stuff. Anyway, I was contemplating this on my walk to work today and this song then popped in my head. Good song right? YES!

1. Improve the shining moments,

Don’t let them pass you by;

Work while the sun is radiant;

Work, for the night draws nigh.

We cannot bid the sunbeams

To lengthen out their stay;

Nor can we ask the shadow

To ever stay away.

2. Time flies on wings of lightning,

We cannot call it back;

It comes, then passes forward

Along its onward track;

And if we are not mindful,

The chance will fade away;

For life is quick in passing—

’Tis as a single day.

3. As winter time doth follow

The pleasant summer days,

So may our joys all vanish,

And pass far from our gaze.

Then should we not endeavor

Each day some point to gain,

That we may here be useful,

And ev’ry wrong disdain.

4. Improve each shining moment;

In this you are secure,

For promptness bringeth safety,

And blessings rich and pure.

Let prudence guide your actions,

Be honest in your heart,

And God will love and bless you,

And help to you impart.