Let there be Light.

~Let there be Light…

The Light of truth which comprehendeth all things.  This is the Light of Christ and it is the Light of the Sun, the Moon and the Stars.  Let the Light which shineth, which giveth you Light and enLighten your eyes which is the same Light that quickens your Understanding. 

We are intelligences, spirits, embodiments of Light.  We are in the same likeness of our Heavenly Father.  We do not fully understand the significance of these statements…

Einstein was on the right track just prior to his death in his understanding of Energy and the significance it has on our existence.  Our mortal minds can not comprehend the enormity of Who and What we are. 

Light is understanding which Light chaseth away the Darkness.  The Adversary desires all mankind to remain in Darkness-ignorance, of ourselves. 

“Which Light proceedeth forth from the presence of God to fill the immensity of space---

The Light which is in ALL things, which is the law by which all things are governed, even the power of God who sitteth upon His throne, who is in the bosom of eternity, who is in the midst of ALL things.”  (D&C 88:12-13).

Thomas Edison whether he tried 100 times or 10,000 times in his attempts at creating the Light bulb, matters not.  He reminds me of a Galaxy Quest phrase, “Never give up…never surrender”.  In all His experiments Thomas Edison was having trouble with the strength and resilience of the filament used to handle the Light.  As he would turn on the switch and invite the Light to come forth the filament would break. 

Our understanding of the Eternities is likened unto the Filaments used…we start out with a weak filament and as the Light is invited in, it glows dimly.  We seek to know more and try to gain more Light and understanding, we invite more Light but our filament is weak and it breaks.  We search within ourselves and study until we gain understanding line upon line and precept upon precept.  We reach a point were we desire more Light, we turn the switch to allow more Light and our bulb burns brighter until it breaks again and we fall into darkness.  Our vessels/filament can not bear the purity of the Brightness.  We continue to seek to strengthen ourselves to be able to contain this Light which is brighter even than the noonday sun.  Through our constant efforts and resolve from not giving in to the Darkness we are able to keep the Light burning within ourselves.  This is WHO and WHAT we are, all of us are interconnected with the Cosmos for we are Sons and Daughters of our Creator who said, “Let there be Light”. 

Light is not only figuratively used throughout scripture but has also a very Literal meaning.  When you come to the understanding that You are an eternal spirit that is comprised of Light, the same Light which is in ALL things your personal insight and knowledge will allow you to peer deep into the eternities and pierce the Darkness which keeps you bound to a temporal world and limited in your abilities for personal growth. 

Determine this day to chase away the darkness of your understanding and seek to gain more truth and knowledge of WHO and WHAT you are. 

Grab the oldest text book you own.  IE.  The Holy Bible and combine that with modern revelation and what you already know of Light.  Then with due diligence seek and you will find that the windows will open and you will receive understanding that will pour out even as the dew on the grass in the mornings. 

Truth is truth wherever it is found; the Light of Truth which shineth is the Light of Christ.

We know this from those that have already strengthened their filaments to be able to contain the Light their words can be found in…

Exodus, Samuel, Kings, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, Daniel, Micah, Amos, Zechariah, Matthew, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 1 Thessalonians, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, John, Revelations, 1 Nephi, 2 Nephi, Mosiah, Alma, Helaman, 3 Nephi, Ether, and the Doctrine and Covenants. 

Whether your efforts amount to 100 attempts at understanding or 10,000 it matters not…what matters is that you continue with a Brightness of Hope and remain NOT in Darkness.   

Strengthen your Filaments to be able to contain the Light you desire.

~Leland Vance

There is a Green Hill.

~There is a Green Hill…

There is a Green Hill far away,

That I long to see.

To give my thanks and Love to Him,

Who gave His life for me.

I do not know, I can not tell…

Just how my Bosom swells.

As I thirst, then I Drink,

From His Eternal Well.

There was none other, who could do…

The things which He has done.

The Battle was fought, the Price was paid,

To Ransom Me and You.

Oh, how clearly He has Loved,

And saved us from our sin.

I shall Love and Worship him,

He is my Brother Beloved.

~Leland Vance

There is Beauty all Around,

~There is Beauty All Around.

Moss covered rocks, and Snow capped peaks…

A suspension Bridge, that sways and creaks…

Fog covered Meadows, and bright sunny Glades…

Dew in the morning, on Kentucky bluegrass blades…

Newly hatched chicks, peeping under momma’s wing…

Flowers show their colors, as they welcome in the Spring…

Double and triple Rainbows, with colors so bright…

A bright and full Moon, that rules the dark night…

Ocean Treasures washed ashore, from a storm out at Sea…

Grey squirrels having fun, in the boughs of a great Oak Tree…

Sunbeams that pierce the clouds, in a dark and stormy Sky…

The flutter of a Butterfly makes one dream that they could fly…

Laying on the grass, finding shapes within a Cloud…

A Colt’s first wobbly steps make Momma really Proud…

The innocence of a Child, as they Laugh and Play…

We can learn Wisdom, in that which they Say…

The first trill of a Bird, as the World it awakes…

Mist in the morning, drifting across the Great Lakes…

The symmetry and grace, of the Petals on a Rose…

The smell it creates, is pleasing to the nose…

The gentle prodding of a puppy’s nose, as it seeks your attention…

The making of Cotton Candy, what a sweet airy confection…

The trickle of water, as it dances among the rocks…

Cute little birds that are found in cuckoo clocks…

A mother with Child, with a glow about her Face…

Knowledge that we’re ransomed, by our Savior’s loving Grace…

~Leland Vance

Best Friends

~Best Friends

Oh where, Oh where… has my True Love gone?

Let my Heart reach Her in the words of my Song.

I’ll pour out my Soul as I sing through the Night.

I’ll continue to sing, until Dawn’s early Light.

Let the Winds of Destiny blow where She lies.

Carrying my tune, beneath the Star filled skies.

I remember vague memories from before we came.

Hiding amongst the Clouds was our favorite game.

We were the best of Friends, for you were my Love.

I pledged to return you, to the Royal Courts up above.

I will continue to search…until You I will find.

And take you to Marriage, with Covenants that Bind.

Sleep now my Love, and dream while I sing.

Someday I will find you, and give you our Ring.

As you wake, to the early Rays of Dawn.

You try to remember…but the Dream, it is gone.

A feeling of Peace will settle in your Heart.

You still remain Hopeful, and that is a start.

I will know you, when into, your eyes I will Look.

And you’ll be able to read me, just like an open book.

The Veil will part, and we both shall See…

That You and I both…together become We.

~Leland Vance

Last Testament

~Last Testament

I Leland make a record according to the Spirit that is within me.  I have read and reviewed the records of my Fathers and make this to add to theirs as another witness to the truth.  I shall not write concerning the history of my people for it is well recorded. 

I shall however record those things that are most precious unto me.

Time and time again our Fathers have testified to our people that inasmuch as they keep the commandments of the Lord they shall prosper in the land.  The promise is fulfilled time and time again as our people humble themselves and live accordingly as would please the Lord.  Being a stubborn and a stiffnecked people it is not long before they wax strong in iniquity.  Riches of the world are gathered and hoarded, the poor go without and our people are puffed up in their pride according to their own accomplishments.  My heart mourns for my people.  How quickly they forget the Lord their God, who led our fathers out of captivity and loosed the chains that bound them.  Our merciful Father in Heaven has kept His arm outstretched still for those that will but believe in His name and come unto Him. 

Knowing that our Savior had come to redeem our souls, and as a lamb to the slaughter, He who was without sin or guile was mocked and rejected by his own.  He was made a mockery and crucified.  Tho He could command legions of angels He bore his pain and suffering with regal grace.  Upon the cross He hung and few there were that mourned his passing.  How glorious the knowledge that He is risen.  My soul rejoiceth that Our Savior sought his other lost sheep.  Our fathers were diligent in keeping the commandments of the Lord.  They have kept the record from the time their fathers left Jerusalem, writing only those things that are delightsome and of eternal benefit to man.  The record has passed among many hands with all making an entry until time to hide it up to be brought forth by the power of a loving God to be another testament to our people of Gods mercy and Love unto all his creations. 

This Sacred record was brought forth in our dispensation that we can learn and benefit from the words contained therein.  How marvelous a work, in seeing the grace of God time and time again, as His word is fulfilled.  This record of our people continues to go forth unto the convincing of the Jews and all those who lack a true knowledge of the Christ.  Our fathers were persecuted and contended often with their brethren even to the shedding of blood in defense of their testimonies.  They were mocked and the Evil one, the Master Deceiver binds the weak with chains of everlasting damnation, to stir them up unto anger to persecute and punish the Faithful followers of Christ. 

The Word has been fulfilled; the book of Judah and the book of Jesse have come together and testify that by the words of two witnesses’ shall the truth be verified.  I add this record that by the words of three shall it add strength to the Eternal truths that bind Heaven and Earth.  The Lord states that other sheep has He; in the Isles of the Sea, in the North, and the South, the East and in the West, His word is among them all, and the day shall come when all records shall be gathered together and they shall be as one…all testifying of the same eternal principals.  Thus we see the loving nature of an Eternal Parent, who is no respecter of peoples, but loves all His children equally and has forsaken none.  The Prophets of Old are validated, the Prophets of our Fathers who were led away to escape the destruction of Jerusalem are validated.  Our Latter-Day Prophets add to the growing list of living testimony that Jesus is the Christ, He is our Redeemer and that no other way save it be by His glorious hand can man be saved.  He is Risen.  His word will be fulfilled in keeping the commands of His Father.  The day speedily cometh when the wicked will be destroyed.  Our brethren continue to wax strong in iniquity.  The whole of the World has grown ripe for destruction.  We have fought many battles in the defense of Liberty, for our own and for our brethren across the seas.  We are well acquainted with war and the instruments of destruction.  Our children fall in battle and yet we continue to battle the wicked.  The wicked fall by the instrument’s of war for the protection of the Lord doth not fall on the heads of the wicked.  Many Wars and contentions have we fought and continue to fight.  Woe unto our people as our Leaders follow Not the promptings of the spirit but are puffed up in pride to the strength of their arm and their own understanding.  The Lord has withheld His righteous anger and has yet stayed His arm.  The day speedily cometh, when He shall fulfill all prophesy, for the Lord can not look upon Sin in the least amount of tolerance, and the end of our Probation grows nigh.

My righteous brethren, oh stalwart sons, prepare for battle for the conflict is not over.  Put on the full armor of God that ye may withstand the fiery darts.  Hold firm to the words of your mothers and trust in God whose royal children we are.  Stretch forth your arm and stand firm in the Last Day.  As the world crumbles around us let us stand together as an Ensign unto all nations that God is just and His Word will be fulfilled even every last one.  Gather together those humble, with contrite spirit, listen as you are led to find the lost sheep.  When all is safely gathered in, we shall fight one last battle.  Be unwavering and stand firm when the World comes against you.  Take heart in the sure knowledge that ye are on the Lords side and He shall fight your battles with you. 

Soon we all shall turn to dust and come forth in the resurrection, either to bask in Eternal Glory or weep in Eternal Damnation.  Our Agency has always been our own for the Lord will never command our Free Will.  Therefore, every man and woman will account for the state that they shall inherit and none can deny that the judgment was just.  I go to make amends with My Creator and prepare for my battles, my brothers and my sons I exhort you to not delay your own preparations that you may stand Firm and be an instrument of God as the battles rage.

~Leland Vance

In the Care of Angels

~In the Care of Angels

The risk of mortality is to have given your heart.

To someone you trust and have it broken apart.

To never have loved is a horrible fate.

For we have been born to love and not to hate.

As we pick and we choose to whom we will talk.

Hoping our partner can really walk the walk.

How does one know if our time is wisely spent?

Is the person a player, and can they pay their rent?

Life experience can certainly skew our view.

In matters of the heart, what can one do?

Countless hours have been spent on bended knee.

I search for the love that was promised to me.

I hold to my faith, and whisper a prayer.

I will search for my friend and a life I will share.

Into the arms of Angels I will commend my heart.

Until I meet my Love, I will do my part.

~Leland Vance