Counsel with the Lord

By Larry Doyle Crenshaw

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Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings

That He may direct thee for good

And watch over your comings and goings

With God with us, evil may be withstood

As a professional counselor for well over 40 years, I have been continually reminded of the often tragic results when people grow up disregarding the ancient instruction, “learn wisdom in thy youth.”  Of even greater importance is when people neglect to, “counsel with the Lord in all thy doings.”

In today’s world Godly wisdom and counsel seem often absent in the affairs of men. Hence, we wander to and fro and are, “…tossed by every wind of doctrine.”  Disaster lies around the corner when we start to rely on personalities and pundits rather than principles.  This is never truer than at election time, regardless of the country or the politics.

We see more and more people becoming dependent upon the opinions and persuasions of others rather than relying on God, or even doing their own “homework” to study out problems, seek for answers through study, meditation, and prayer.  God has given us the companionship of the Holy Spirit to be a guide, comforter, and counselor – but only if we are worthy and receptive.

Today’s meditative message reflects on the counsel to “Counsel with the Lord.”

Counsel with the Lord in all thy ways

And He will bless thee forevermore

Worship Him in prayer and praise

Embrace His embrace at Heaven’s door

Larry Doyle Crenshaw

Counsel with the Lord

O, remember, my son, and learn wisdom in thy youth; yea, learn in thy youth to keep the commandments of God.  Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; yea, let all thy doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be in the Lord; yea, let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever.  Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day.

Book of Mormon  Alma 37:35-37

Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings

That He may direct thee for good

And watch over your comings and goings

With God with us, evil may be withstood

Cry unto God for all thy support

Unto Him let thy thoughts be directed

Let the Spirit be thy guide and escort

As thy walk with God is perfected

When thou riseth up or liest down

May thou be in His constant care

May thy decisions be wise and sound

And thy judgments righteous and fair

Counsel with the Lord in all thy ways

And He will bless thee forevermore

Worship Him in prayer and praise

Embrace His embrace at Heaven’s door

Larry Doyle Crenshaw