Doubt Not, Fear Not

So I listened to the news a lot today. I turned it on at work, which I don't usually do, to catch the results of the House vote on the "Bail Out Plan" and to get all the analysis from my favorite talk radio station. I'm glad I did. I understand a little better what's going on and was involved in my own way in this historic time. However, I couldn't help but feel a little nervous, even scared, at times. I mean, what if the worst did happen? I continued listening on my way home from work, filling my car with more news and analysis.

An hour after I got home I left in my car again to go to an appointment. I had not let go of the uneasy feeling I had all day--until I decided to plug in my ipod. I chose a genre I don't usually listen to on a weekday and it made all the difference. An hour before my car was filled with doom and gloom, concern and uncertainty. Now there resounded a great fanfare and uplifting orchestration, followed by these words:

Alleluia, Alleluia!

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty the King of creation!

O my soul praise him, for he is thy health and salvation!

Join the great throng, Psaltery, organ, and song,

Sounding in glad adoration!

Praise to the Lord! Over all things he gloriously reigneth.

Borne as on eagle wings, safely his Saints he sustaineth.

Hast thou not seen How all thou needest hath been

Granted in what he ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy way and defend thee.

Surely his goodness and mercy shall ever attend thee.

Ponder anew What the Almighty can do,

Who with his love doth befriend thee.

Praise to the Lord! Oh, let all that is in me adore him!

All that hath breath, join with Abraham's seed to adore him!

Let the "amen" Sum all our praises again,

Now as we worship before him.

Hymns #72

I felt instantly better. I continued to listen to hymns--How Firm a Foundation, The Spirit of God, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need--all with the message to trust in the Lord and he will protect, his is all powerful and loving. Life in the world may change and get worse, but it is still a glorious time to be on earth!

"Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not."

Doctrine & Covenants 6:36