Are you really listening?

 Dream from 3/8/16

In the Relief Society Room. One of the Russian Hughes girls at the piano. She said she was going to share her great gift (from God) with them. She started to sing and play. People were expecting this amazing voice. Many were disappointed when they heard her. She sang good, but not amazing, or dynamic.

As I continued to listen, I was amazed at what I heard! I couldn't see them but could hear them! She had angels singing with her. An alto and then during the melody a high soprano singing her thing on top. It was so beautiful! The Hughes girl sang the song of Angels or rather, the gift was Angels singing with her.

I got up to say what a powerful gift and it's not what you think it is! I asked others starting with my friend Andrea. They were talking vague, general about the gospel, as her gift. I redirected them and said, "No, what specifically was the gift she (Hughes girl) was sharing with us?" I then told them what that great gift was. I was the only one in the room that could hear them. (I was listening with my Spiritual ears, not just my physical ears. That was the key.)

As I woke up and pondered this, I realize the importance of really "hearing/listening". I am learning to "hear/listen" first and then the "seeing" in the spirit WILL come.

Orange Sticky Note and The Rest of the Hymn

I had my scriptures open during Fast and Testimony Mtg this past Sunday and noticed the orange sticky note once again that I stuck in my scriptures a long time ago. It was written 12/21/14. It has been on my mind since Sunday. So I will be putting an excerpt of what I wrote down on that little orange sticky note-

In this dream(I)spoke of the Prophet Joseph Smith in front of a group of people (LDS). I believe mostly men. I said, "By their fruits you shall know them. He (JS) was chosen before the foundation of the world. Called to bring forth records." I asked the men, "What fruits do we have now?"
....
I told the crowd God gives us weakness. My big weakness was the lack of music-how he is using that weakness. He (Yeshua) is teaching me by using music and lyrics by his other children.
^end of excerpt

This brings me to -The Rest of the Hymn.

On radio I used to love hearing Paul Harvey share-"The Rest of the Story".

 So this is my version of that. But with the hymns.

I have discovered that there are more verses to some of  them (the hymns) then what we have in our Green LDS Hymnals. I love playing games and this had been a cross between Hide N' Seek and a Scavenger Hunt between the Lord and myself. He really does have a playful nature and I have been discovering this for myself.

My daughter's favorite song to sing is -Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam.
Did you know how it came into being and that although our children's songbook has 2 verses to it, the original has 4 verses?

vrs 1-Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,
To shine for Him each day;
In every way try to please Him,
At home, at school, at play.

Refrain/chorus

A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I’ll be a sunbeam for Him.

vrs 2-Jesus wants me to be loving,
And kind to all I see;
Showing how pleasant and happy
His little one can be.

Refrain/chorus

vrs 3-I will ask Jesus to help me
To keep my heart from sin,
Ever reflecting His goodness,
And always shine for Him.

Refrain/chorus

vrs 4-I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus;
I can if I but try;
Serving Him moment by moment,
Then live with Him on high.

Refrain/chorus

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*" The words come from Nellie Talbot. Rack­ing her brain for ma­ter­i­al for her Sun­day school class in rur­al Mis­sou­ri, she thought to her­self, “How can you say there’s no­thing to teach about when you have the sun and the sky and the trees and the flow­ers!” Hence the theme of this song."

^taken from Cyber Hymnal

No Poor Among Us

Some background-We qualify for Free Lunch for our kids at school. We might not have a lot of material wealth/$ according to the US Government. But compared to the rest of the world we have it really good. 2 cars, 1200 square foot house with indoor plumbing and 2 bathrooms. I am rich in the things that matter most. When one has the promise of Eternal Life-that my friend, is PRICELESS.

It is amazing to me that we have never lacked for things. (Well maybe shoes for our growing boys and I did go out and buy some pants recently) But for the most part we get clothes, furniture and other things from others. I seem to constantly be cleaning out our house and sharing with others. It is a constant revolving door.

I found out a few years ago about the truth that we own nothing. We are but mere stewards. Very humbling. I will share my favorite dream I had with the concept how we take care of the poor/ have no poor among us.

To truly have Zion-We must be of one heart and one mind

 and have NO POOR among Us.

                                                   Part of a dream from a while back

 

My husband and I lived out of our suitcase and traveled around to testify of Christ and minister to others. Going from airport to airport. At this airport we saw a dear friend and we were catching up with what was going on. They didn't live in the Branson area anymore either but were constantly traveling.

 

In this dream, Father gave us a house in the most prestigious County club in the US. We used the home to let young families live in for a few months at a time to help them get on their feet. (So there was over a 3+year time many young families in and out of this beautiful home) on top of that, we (Cliff and I -but really it was the Lord we were just the vessels) would rent out the ENTIRE Country Club one day a week and would have the homeless, poor, the rejects of society be bussed into this country club and they could use ALL of the amenities- from golfing, spa, gym, pool, we also brought catering in. (We were never there but traveling, we made arrangements for all of this).

That "rich community" loathed us. If they could, they would of murdered us. Because we were bringing the poor to them. This made them so UNCOMFORTABLE.

This is the very reason why they bought homes in this secluded gated community.

So that they wouldn't have to see the poor, or the scum of society! They were trying to ESCAPE. 

What they didn't realize was this was all the Lord's doing-bringing the poor to them. It was an invitation to the "Rich of this World" to soften their own hearts and to give of their abundance and truly love their brothers and sisters. Instead they were damning themselves. They (gated community/the residents) couldn't stop us from bringing these people, we had broken no laws or ordinances.

God was the author of all this!

We were but the vessels. He gave an abundance of worldly riches, to my hubby and I to use it for his children and to teach his other children to do likewise.

Sorry I am not doing this dream justice. I am not the best with words and trying to capture the power and truth I was taught by having this dream.

 

I have had a couple other dreams that relate to this. How the poor should be taken care of. I might share those soon. Until next time- your sister in Christ, "Sister Sally"

A Blessing From on High 2

Copied from a Facebook post of mine- February 23rd, 2016 9:34am

We have such Awesome Heavenly Parents! Yeshua is my best friend. So a while back I shared the blessing I received- "Blessing (from) on High" in there I was told the following:

"There is no 1 set way to have a blessing or how it has to look.
You may receive more then 1."
...

Well I receive one this morning, real early like 3am this morning. I have been asking for another one for the past month or so and I know I shouldn't of been
surprised, especially after being told the ^above, but I was.

I was dreaming and testifying to my parents about my "Special Witness" of Christ.
 3 different times I repeated that I KNEW him. It was then Yeshua who was to my right encouraged me and said, "Go on, tell them," I think he winked at me. He has such a great sense of humor. I then told my parents again I was a Special Witness of Christ. I had felt his hands and feet. That I was taken to the Holy Temple. That he (Yeshua) took me to Father and pretty soon I will be taken back to meet Mother. I looked at my Dad and said, "I have always been a Daddy's girl" and winked. I was then to share word for word what the Lord was saying to me. How they were not to worry about me and if I am martyred. The dream shifted or rather now it was like my spirit was taken and Yeshua was still next to me and showing me images and the words as Father was speaking the rest. I could hear his voice. I was receiving a blessing, he was also announcing things. It was awesome. Then a recorder was introducing himself. I didn't see him, just heard him.(He was) sharing a story that had me in it, and I saw the illustrations of the child's book come to life. It was only half way through when I was totally awake and aware of what just happened. Could not go back to sleep.
But just praised them (Yeshua, Father, and Mother)

I think they get a kick out of surprising me and blessing me beyond my wildest dreams. I love them so much and try to share their love with others and to become love.

I share this not because I am more special then any of you, but rather to show you what is available for all of us! We can receive blessings in many different ways, we are given gifts of the spirit as well to bless and edify others.
Have a beautiful day my sisters in Christ! Love, Sister Sally

A Blessing From On High

This blessing will come to you in thoughts, clusters,

 as words are not your strong point.

 Follow thru with what you committed to do among men

also what you have committed to us to become.

There is no 1 set way to have a blessing or how it has to look.

You may receive more then 1.

You our daughter, (you) limit yourself.

 Come forth from the ashes.

 Arise and fly.

 Be not burdened down.

Ponder these things in your heart.

You are more gentle and caring then you realize.

The training wheels are coming off.

 Trust yourself, trust us!

 Share all 4 verses of Sweet Hour of Prayer with Andrea thru her journal.

You have the blessing of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

 You have the blessings like I gave to my cherished daughters:

 Ester, Miriam, others as you seek them out.

 Go to the scriptures and search them and ask questions.

Dig deeper and you will find.

Be patient with yourself, with your thorns in the flesh.

The above was a hidden treasure. I had it written down from over a year ago but totally forgot that it was given to me and written down. That was until I was hunting/searching for a specific journal entry that I wanted to share with a friend of mine. For 3 days I searched all my writing notebooks/journals including my online ones as well. After 20+ journals I came to the last one. The most empty/unused one. I doubted the dream I was searching for would be in there but I looked anyways. I looked at the first few pages then turned the book over to the back and saw this blessing written in it. It was so good to read these words of this blessing- this letter from Heaven. I never did find that dream that I know I wrote down 
but I found this and very grateful for that!

Pulling out the Weeds

Dream from 1/1/16
I had another "Learning Dream." In this one, I was commissioned from the Lord to share specific things with my family and others. I was in a house or a building. There was much I was to share. I was to teach. Told by the Lord to start small. Just to start with these 2 fundamental damming traditions/false doctrines. Until these 2 were addressed and the individual "pulls the weeds out", uproots them, they could NOT truly build on the Firm Foundation.

I said, "It can't be build upon a lie/false tradition."

 I repeated what Yeshua taught me and parroted what he said word for word to those I had stewardship over (this stewardship came directly from Yeshua). To say it was not well receive would be an understatement. Many became upset, hurt, but mostly angry with me and what I was telling them. I really couldn't blame them. Just a few years earlier these things were presented to me as well and I had to chose. I didn't realize how much unbelief, traditions I held on to, ect. when those things were revealed to me. It was a painful process for me to go through myself.

One of the weeds-
I said " It started with Woodruff and the infallibility of the Church/Brethren and that they can't lead you astray and I told them the exact opposite. They WILL lead you astray! I challenged them, "Find me in any of the Canon of Scriptures where God teaches in the Holy Scriptures where it's ok to put our trust in man or an institution, an earthly institution.  Please show it to me. You're not going to find it. Instead you will find the exact opposite. ...how they (the people) are lead astray."

The other weed-
"Follow the Prophet"

 Once I delivered the message I was to leave quickly. My Dad was very angry, I knew it would cause a wild fire. I said, "I love you and I will leave now. Fire storm, I'm sorry but I had to follow the Lord, He trumps all. I love you guys!(But I love him more is what I was basically saying to them). When he tells me to do something, I am going to do it! Even if it means it's going to cause people to be contentious about it...People when they are taught the truth that goes against their traditions- they tend to fall apart and shatter like glass."

As a result for following my Lord and fulfilling this assignment from him, I would be "kicked out" of my religious community. My membership would be severed, I was going to be shunned by those who I loved most. My good reputation was no longer "good" in the eyes of my loved ones and church community.

Dream shifted-I was in this room with Hispanic people and others. I related what I had taught the others (those of my faith)- they kind of looked at me and said yeah, made perfect sense to them-
To only trust in God.
  But they had their own false traditions. The Trinity and other things.
Each denomination seemed to have their own false doctrine and traditions that were like weeds and needed to be pulled out as well. No one was immuned to this.
It is much easier to see it in others then in your own life/group.

It was an asset to have them (people from the room) in my neighborhood. There was a  plumber, electrician and a gardener to keep the grounds beautiful. I didn't have to do it all myself. (I dread doing yard work). We were there to lend each other our talents/services. We truly loved our neighbors as ourselves. END of DREAM

It's been 2 months since I have last posted anything. During this last week I realized it was time to put another post on here. As I asked Yeshua what he wanted me to share this time- this dream that I recorded earlier popped into my mind. So just like the name of this blog I am following the Living Christ in these dreams and also in the waking hours. I still fall short. Many, many times I fall short. But that's ok-as long as I am focused on him and allow the Atonement to come in. I don't continue in sin. I repent or (turn my direction around) and put Him (Christ/Yeshua Messiah) first in my heart and first in my schedule again. He is mighty to save. He is full of grace and mercy.  

He is the keeper of the gate. May we all seek him, follow him and him alone is my prayer, in his holy name-even Yeshua Messiah, Amen!

My Sugar Addiction Part 3 of 3

 Instead of just summing things up or writing about it from a 2 year point of view, I thought sharing my own words from when I was going through this would be more valuable/helpful.

Below is excerpts taken from my journal where I recorded my new journey- one without all the treats.

Day 1- Received Heaven's help today. I was able to make Carol's choc. chip cookies and NOT be tempted to sneak into it or have a taste of either the cookie dough or a cookie. Baked them up for Ruben's Cub Choir which had their Christmas Concert tonight. He was asked to bring 2 dozen cookies. After the concert, I helped open a bunch of store bought cookies and was around the treats but didn't partake and really didn't have much of a desire to put that stuff in my mouth.
     Remembering the dream I had this past week has helped me in staying focus....I have given up sugar treats and know Heaven will help me.

This isn't about will power, but rather being meek, mild, humble and depending on the tender mercies of the Lord. Faith, trust, and obedience.

My body is a temple and I should treat it as such. 1 full week of being sick. On the mend now.

Day 2- ...Ruben's dinner choice for tonight was tacos and milkshakes. I choose water to drink instead. My immune system is more important then my taste buds getting a "fix". I value my body, my health, and choosing wellness...

Day 3-Helped Cliff make healthy and yummy Oat Nut Burgers. It's a recipe Bob gave me almost 3 years ago.......Let the kids have leftover choc. chip cookies (from Thursday). I choose not to partake. Later I took a small bite of Derek's cookie without thinking. Then when I was aware of what I did, I spit out the tiny bit in the garbage can.

Day 4 Sunday Dec. 15th, 2013
For my 1st weekly treat, I choose a strawberry yogurt and had 2 small slices of toast with honeybutter. At church today I handed out Ann's cinnamon rolls but for myself choose to gracefully decline. Was tempted for a few minutes tonight to eat one of our choc. chip cookies. But then I REMEMBERED the dream I had about the new path I am on, and had given up the treats and made a covenant with Father. Very tired today, but (my)lungs don't feel as heavy or maybe I'm getting used to it. No longer on fire. ....

Day 5-Did pilates this morning. Did some emotional clearings. Cookies are taking longer to eat because I'm not eating them. Upside down pizza for dinner. Waiting for my immune system to be restored and get my strength back...

Day 6- Forgot to call Scott (my oldest brother) and wish him a happy Birthday..Had a piece of toast and honey butter for snack tonight. Did pilates this morning. Felt good to stretch...Grateful for my body-a covering for me. I am an eternal being that has been spiritually reborn "Baptism of Fire" (I am child/daughter of Christ)
I know I will be a Joint-Heir with Christ. That knowledge is sure. Waiting for the 2nd Comforter and to enter into the "Rest of the Lord"

Day 9- Made peanutbutter balls for the Ward Christmas party. During the making process I absent mindedly tasted a tiny bit that was on my finger. Other then that I had no processed treats. The fudge looked good as well as the mint chocolate cake but I chose not to partake. Tonight after coming home I choose my dessert- A bunch of grapes. They tasted so good. I didn't work out today...

Day 11- Shared my new journey with Cathy, my mom, Cliff of course (my hubby) and today shared it with Bishop Lemmon and Mara. Mara thanked me for sharing with her my journey so far...She told me how a few years ago we talked about food, diet, ect and how I told her I had a sugar addiction and that I needed to probably change.
  Today during RS the teacher taught the lesson"Jepordary Style" she had treats for reward. The candy didn't interest me at all. The candy dish, was almost depleted with 10 min left of class. I said to Cathy-"Maybe I should refill the candy dish." She said I should. So I went to the cabinet and unlocked it and grabbed a couple bags of left over Halloween candy and spent most of the time left passing candy out between the 2 teams.

Soon as I knew that we would be playing the game for RS the Spirit let me know I needed to stepdown/not participate very much. I tend to be VERY competitive and knew I needed to not let myself get carried away. So I didn't answer the first few questions. I rang the bell a couple of times and reached over once causing a fellow RS sister to laugh at me. Another sister early on  told me the following, "Sally, you need to answer the questions so that I can get MY CHOCOLATE". I told her if she needed chocolate that bad, I would just go and open up the closet and hook her up with chocolate. She later made a comment how chocolate made her happy. I corrected her and said chocolate can't make you happy, I know this!

 After church I was offered a sugar cookie from Jason, but I declined. Now I need to focus on early to bed and early to rise and NOT eating right before bed.

Thank you to my Father in Heaven & my Savior Jesus Christ. I could not do this without them.

Day 14-Christmas Day I had 2 or maybe 3 small sliced of pumpkin bread. A small taste of Mom's pie. No candy or other sweets..planning on Pilates and  Body Flex tomorrow.

End of Excerpts

 

Update

 

From that time until last Thanksgiving I had no "treats". It felt great to no longer think, crave, dream about those things. As a bonus, I have had more energy and I lost 5 pounds. Last Thanksgiving I did have a sliver of pumpkin pie, on Dec 30th, my 16th Wedding anniversary I splurged and did have a small piece of cheesecake. This pass year I have had a handful of treats the most recent in October a few dark chocolates. I was reminded why I needed to stay away from that in the first place. That urge/desire to have more came back. The only temptation I had was after Halloween and seeing my favorite candy bar or rather my former favorite candy bar (it's been 2 years since having one) Milkway candy bars floating around in my children's Halloween bags, with even 2 full size bars. None of my kids care for those. (Probably because I have always snagged them up and they never really had the opportunity to eat them.)

 

I still give thanks to my Savior for helping me, for rescuing me from this addiction. Now on to my dairy addiction. Cutting back on that but still have a ways to go. But with my Savior at my side I know this will be taken care off. First is the desire to change.