I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus

Yesterday I posted about how excited I am for Conference, what that means, and how it's all tied to a central tenant of "Mormonism." A few months ago I posted a testimony that I still feel shows the beauty of the Gospel and its simplest tenants. But after yesterday's post, I thought of another way, a very beautiful way that the real essence of the Gospel is taught. There is a song for children, and it may be the most beautiful statement of what we're trying to do in the Church that exists:

I'm trying to be like Jesus.
I'm following in His ways.
I'm trying to love as He did
In all that I do and say.
At times I am tempted to make a wrong choice
But I try to listen as the still small voice whispers:

"Love one another as Jesus love you.
Try to show kindness in all that you do.
Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought,
For these are the things Jesus taught."

I'm trying to love my neighbor.
I'm trying to serve my friend.
I watch for the day of gladness
When Jesus will come again.
I try to remember the lessons He taught
Then the Holy Spirit enters into my thoughts saying:


"Love one another as Jesus love you.
Try to show kindness in all that you do.
Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought,
For these are the things Jesus taught."

I suggest listening to it, performed by a wonderful choir in its beautiful simplicity.