Today, in Relief Society at the MTC, Janice Kapp Perry spoke. She had us sing some of the songs she has written and one of them was the very song that reminded me of Nathanael. Then we sang the song again for a closing hymn. As we sang I just felt so strongly that I needed to let Nathanael know that he lives this song so well.
I am sure some of you have guessed what the song is by now. Here are the words.
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 loves 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 learning to serve my friends.
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 loves 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.”
Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938
© 1980 by Janice Kapp Perry. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use.
I also looked up the scriptures that went along with the song.
John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Nathanael came to this earth with the gift of a sensitive spirit, prepared to follow Jesus. Heavenly Father blessed him further by sending him to a home were this gift would be nurtured and encouraged to grow.
I love you, Nathanael and I love you, Carianne and Carl
2 comments:
Thank you! That song makes me think of my beautiful boy as well, and we love you so much!
I just had to add my 'Amen' to my sister's comments about one of my amazing grandsons. Nathanael is truly one amazing young man and I am proud he is all MINE!
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