As I traveled down the path one day, at a crossroad a sign came into view,
“Follow the Faithful” it read, in big letters of bright blue.
A road went north, a road went south - I had a decision to make,
which road would lead me to the good life and the direction that I should take?
My destination was one of utmost import - a home of refuge is what I sought,
to be back home with God and once again partake of his love and uplifting thoughts.
As I considered my choices, some advice came to mind,
“when seeking for faith, don’t follow those who are spiritually blind” (Elder Holland)
As I studied the people traveling both north and south, I could easily tell,
those who had the faith I desired and those who were destined for a place not as swell.
When I say “not as swell”, I don’t use these words to offend,
it’s a place other than where God dwells, not the spot that I wish my journey to end.
Don’t get me wrong - I have ventured off the path many a time,
repentance and the atonement of Christ brought forgiveness and put me back in line.
I remembered how the Skywalkers sought to be trained in the ways of the force,
they knew that only Jedi masters could show them the course.
The masters I seek wield not lightsabers or powers of destruction,
these enlightened souls provide guidance on how to find eternal exaltation.
For some who do not have a destination, it matters not which road to take,
but for those with a purpose, it means everything to arrive at their much anticipated place.
My observations propelled me to take action,
I was sure which way to go by the disposition and attitude and interactions.
I took the road north and followed the faithful and true,
along the way I continued faithful and good as new.
2020
Jeffery R. Holland, “The Message, the Meaning and the Multitude”, Oct 2019 General Conference
“In matters of faith and conviction, it helps to direct your inquiry toward those who actually have some! Can the blind lead the blind?” Jesus once asked. “[If so,] shall they not both fall into the ditch?” This is a reference to the blind man who had the good fortune and sense to have others around him who could direct him to the Savior to be healed. (Mark 10: 46-52)
Jeffery R. Holland, “ The Laborers in the Vineyard”, April 2012 General Conference
“However late you think you are, however many chances you think you have missed, however many mistakes you feel you have made..., or however far from home and family and God you feel you have traveled, I testify that you have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love. It is not possible for you to sink lower than the infinite light of Christ’s Atonement shines.”
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