Instructions of Life & What is a Prophet

 Instructions of Life

Enticed by fleeting pleasures, I am twirled, 
My foolish errors rise, uncurled at last. 
The sins of youth once shadowed in the past,
Exposed before the judgment of the world. 

Yet man is not by nature stained or hurled 
To endless woe—though far from truth held fast, 
We wander, fall, and find ourselves outcast, 
And in our weakness, let our pride be swirled. 

The Savior mends what mortal hands could not, 
He cleared the path where none could stand alone. 
A broken heart must humbly seek His throne, 
Contrite in spirit, trusting in our lot. 

So heed His call, surrender self to grace, 
And through His love, your steps will find their place. 

What is a Prophet?

Though blind, we step into the Lord’s pure light, 
And through His prophet, truth is cast anew. 
The words of old reveal a clearer view,
Restored in wisdom, shining ever bright. 

A seer expounds the plan, our path is right, 
Declaring Christ to all, both firm and true. 
His witness stands, a voice that will renew, 
Proclaiming worth beyond the mortal sight. 

For man alone would falter, stray, and fall, 
Yet God extends His hand through one ordained. 
By sacred charge, His servant has remained, 
A guide for those who heed the Master's call. 

So trust the voice that speaks His will today, 
And walk the path that will not fade away. 

Previous Poem written 2021-03-07 based upon D&C 20-22

Poem - Instructions of Life

Hooked in vanities of the world

My foolish errors come unfurled.

Showing off my weakness of youth,

Guilty of levity in truth.

We by nature are not evil.

Disobey God's law is lethal.

Fallen away from all that's good.

We can't resolve it, never could.

The Savior resolved it for us.

A return path, a major plus.

With a broken heart your paying,

And contrite spirit your staying.

Poem - What is a Prophet?

Walk into Lord's light with blind eye.

The prophet's voice will clarify.

Reveal original intent,

Of writers that have now long spent.

A prophet, this teacher shows man,

The truth expounded in His plan.

A special witness of the Christ.

Shows us our worth as highly priced.