What makes your heart sing? Where do you turn when you want to be closer to the Spirit and feel God’s love? Maybe it’s art, books, or a literal song. In this week’s reading of Doctrine and Covenants 23–26, the Lord says his soul “delighteth in the song of the heart” in an important revelation. And we’ve built you a perfect playlist to go along with it.
Segment 1
Scriptures:
D&C 24:8 (Enduring affliction)
D&C 1:1-5 (The Lord speaks to all)
D&C 25:13 (Cleave to covenants)
Words of the General Authorities:
God does not deny us the experience we came here to have. He does not insulate us from tribulation or guarantee immunity from trouble. (Marion D. Hanks, “A Loving, Communicating God”, October 1992 General Conference)
Experiencing [God’s] love is vital, as it seems that we are accosted daily by an onslaught of sobering news. You may have had days when you wished you could don your pajamas, curl up in a ball, and ask someone to awaken you when the turmoil is over. But, my dear brothers and sisters, so many wonderful things are ahead. In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Savior’s power that the world has ever seen. (Russell M. Nelson, “Overcome the World and Find Rest”, October 2022 General Conference)
Segment 2
Scriptures:
D&C 23:3-5 (Cheer and strengthen)
D&C 23:1-2 (Oliver should beware of pride)
CR: D&C 28
D&C 23:3 (Hyrum should support the church)
CR: D&C 11
D&C 23:4 (Samuel should not yet preach)
D&C 23:5 (Joseph Sr. should mind his duty)
D&C 23:6-7 (Joseph Knight should commit to the gospel)
Segment 3
Scriptures:
D&C 24:5-6 (Revelation will be given)
D&C 24:7,12 (Devote yourself at all times)
D&C 24:2 (Joseph is rebuked)
Segment 4
Scriptures:
D&C 25:1-3 (Emma is an elect lady)
D&C 25:7 (Emma’s calling)
D&C 25:13-15 (Cleave to your covenants)
Words of the General Authorities:
Every woman and every man who makes covenants with God and keeps those covenants, and who participates worthily in priesthood ordinances, has direct access to the power of God. Those who are endowed in the house of the Lord receive a gift of God’s priesthood power by virtue of their covenant, along with a gift of knowledge to know how to draw upon that power. The heavens are just as open to women who are endowed with God’s power flowing from their priesthood covenants as they are to men who bear the priesthood. (Russell M. Nelson, “Spiritual Treasures”, October 2019 General Conference)
Artwork:
Joseph and Emma by Rose Datoc Dall
Segment 5
Scriptures:
D&C 25:10-12 (Song of the heart)
Listen along to our Songs of the Heart Playlist here!
Segment 6
Scriptures:
D&C 25:10 (Seek for higher things)
View transcript here.