Thinking Out Loud

I won't take no more of your bullshit lies I got hands so full of your stinkin' pies Times are changin' and I realize I hate these patties in my hand Their smell offends me I'm taking a stand I refuse to carry this crap around I'm settin' it down upon the ground where shit belongs and where shit will stay It's time for me to make my own way pushin' all these bulls aside confidently watch me stride through these pastures we call life trustin' my gut believin' my reason followin' my heart season after season and as I go, this I now know Every time I encounter shit I don't pick it up I don't take hold of it I see it precisely for what it is I raise my sights and I step over it.

Today was fast and testimony meeting at church. As I watched people testify of what they believe to be true, I realized beliefs are beautiful things. One lady testified how her belief in Jesus Christ and the Resurrection gave her hope that she would one day be reunited with her deceased mother again. A man testified how his belief that Jesus Christ had purified him from his past sins gave him strength and the ability to feel the spirit again. A visitor stood to testify that those who mourn for loved ones lost will eventually feel the sadness lessen and life will get better. She lost her husband 4 years ago and it is finally getting easier. Another gentleman testified how he knew the church was true. Another woman testified how she knew the LDS church was the only true church and place where people can find peace. And another man testified that he knew we had living prophets on earth today and how wonderful to know that he has God's will and doctrine for him. I like listening to p...