FAVORITE THINGS

These are a few of my favorite things that are dear to me, and I will tell you why. 
These things I love to ponder, about and how grateful am I!
 They make me want to jump and shout for joy.
One is our flag "old glory" and to live in the USA.  
A place where I can know of my Savior's love, and a place where I can sing and pray.   
A place where I can pledge allegiance to the American flag
  A place I call my home and will always want to stay.

Don't you just love fireworks! that light up the sky?
celebrating freedom and the first, 4th of July.
Independence Day-- It makes me feel like a kid again, 
and glad to be alive.
Especially when those fireworks brighten up the star filled sky.

When thinking of the dove of peace, it brings to my soul sweet release, 
when I am troubled or afraid, I remember what His deciples said, "Master the tempest is raging, the billows are tossing high, carest thou not that we perish and die."   What did our dear Savior say?
"Peace, peace be still," and immediately the sea obeyed!
He can do the same for you and me, 
and fill our hearts with calm serenity.

We have beautiful temples that dot the land,
Going there is part of his plan, and it helps me understand,
The plan of salvation He set in motion for us, when He atoned for our sins.
It make me glad to know that I can have a new birth!
He knows his children, and wants us to know our worth, 
So He has given us the greatest place on earth. 
His home where we can come to worship and pray,  
leaving the things of the world behind on those days.
We focus on eternal things, things that eye can't see, 
and it gives to us a vision.....of eternity.  


Pat Champion
3/5/2013