Happy Things

I love talking about the happy things of the Gospel!  But, unfortunately, so many times we are asked to address those things that would pollute the doctrine of Christ, and it gets difficult after a while, only addressing the negative.  So, I thought to post about a happy subject this time. 

When I first began this blog, I posted about some spiritual experiences, and I would like to write about another spiritual experience that we had just recently. 

Some have expressed an interest in how we hold our meetings.  Of course we hold all sorts of meetings, Sacrament meeting, council meetings, Sunday School, Family Home Evening, Firesides, Priesthood meetings, etc, etc, etc.  And each of them are conducted in a different way.  Yet, all are to be conducted by the Spirit of God.  So, I will share an example of how we conduct a Sacrament meeting.  But remember, it is not so much in how you conduct a meeting, as much as it is in the focus of the heart, and the utter humility and meekness before the Lord. 

1. We open with an Hymn.
2. Under the sign of the High Priesthood, I invoke the powers of heaven.  Call upon angels to attend, and whatever we need for the meeting (usually this is revealed through the spirit of prophecy). 
3. Sing another Hymn. 
4. Someone is called upon to give a talk or sermon.  They are to speak by the Spirit of Prophecy and Revelation so that we can be edified. 
5. An intermediate Hymn. 
6. The Sacrament is prepared, blessed under the sign of the High Priesthood, and passed in accordance with the pattern set in the scriptures.  (It is the duty of those administering the Sacrament to ensure they have unleavened bread and appropriate wine for the ordinance.  Of course there are times when these things are not always prepared or available, although this should be a very rare occurrence if ever.) 
7. After (sometimes during) the Sacrament is a time to be taught by angels, receive revelation, etc.  Many people in the congregation receive revelation and speak by the power of God. 
8. The benediction is given under the sign of the High Priesthood, during which the Lord is thanked, the angels are released to resume their normal duties, and a blessing is often offered. 

This past Sunday, during Sacrament Meeting, some of the children in the congregation saw angles there with us.  There were angels actually present, and even Heavenly Father himself was watching.  One person spoke by the Holy Spirit, and we were edified.  It was a lovely spiritual experience. 

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