Our great course of progression began with our journey to this Earth
To overcome the tribulations that arise from our birth.
We were born on this rock with that objective in mind
To thus complete the plan that our father designed.
Every choice that we make, to the good or the bad,
is in direct correlation with the troubles we've had.
As I study my scriptures and cross reference this vein,
the concept of "agency" becomes more plain.
This rod of the Savior that I am reading today
Breaks down my confusion and shows me the way.

So, I looked up the words "agency","progression",then"plan"
to better understand the condition of man.
Then, in order to get a "God's eye view",
I checked out 2nd Nephi chapter two.
"Two 'Ne Two" speaks of our free will and the trials we'll face,
The necessity of those troubles and the doctrine of grace.
The veil clouds our memery, as these struggles burden our soul,
so God gave us His word to keep us focused on the goal.
God comforted Joseph Smith and He'll do so to you,
If you'll read what He said in D&C 122.

As I continued my search, I found verses aplenty
Like: 1 Peter 1:6&7,D&C 103:12, and Genesis 50 verse 20
I added these scriptures to this poem as a challenge to you-
Search them for yourselves then check out 2nd Corinthians 8 and verse 2
These are God's words and they will not return void;
If you hide them in your heart ,Satan's lies will be destroyed.
Remember that all of us struggle in our travails and our groans
But the brook would lose it's song if you took out all the stones.

Righteous living shines forth with celestial adorning,
The darkest hour is at midnight, but joy cometh in the morning.
You can find that in Psalms chapter 30 verse 5.
These words will give you comfort and your spirit revive.
The Lord is teaching me out of His Holy pages
To plant my feet on the Rock of ages.
I'm growing and learning each day that I look
Through the pages of that awesome and glorious book.
Yes, the veil over my eyes is getting thinner
For I know I will be home now...in time for dinner!!!!!

Author's note: I do not stand on shifting sand and fear the storm that rages...but calm and sure I stand secure upon the Rock of Ages!!!!! - Psalms 40:2

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