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Come thou fount of every blessing

Dear Reader,

I have a confession. There are many things I would like to say. Half of them don't make sense or don't matter. I thought I could conquer the world alone. I thought I could solve all my problems by myself without help. Yes, Dale has problems. Dale has feelings. Newsflash! Dale didn't know he had so many feelings. He suppresses many of them. He thinks he can't be hurt. He thinks he can take anything with a grain of salt. He's not invincible.

Now, my confession, Dale doesn't like saying he was wrong. He doesn't like leaving things behind. He doesn't giving things up. However, Dale has learned something. Heavenly Father gives us many people who love and bless us. Parents and siblings are the most important. We don't always get along with them, but we know it's going to turn out alright because there's an unconditional love. It's an unconditional love because you know matter what you feel towards each other, you'll be able to talk it out and work something out.

It's the type of love I feel Heavenly Father wants us to feel towards everyone. Not having to take unnecessary abuse from everyone, but being able to sort out any differences you may have between the two people. I will be bold enough to say that charity, or the pure love of Christ (Moroni 7:47).

So, to end another rambling session, we find our lesson for today: Dale's not perfect, but he's trying to develop charity. So, if it seems he's frustrated with you or has given up on you, don't give up on him. He can't promise to be able to help with everything, but don't ever hesitate to ask him for help. As he becomes more like our Savior, he will help you. That's what Heavenly Father wants Dale to do. He wants him to help everyone he can. You can ask Dale if you need anything. He's not perfect, but he will help with what he can.

On a lighter note, Dale also found out what he can do to better feel the spirit. He's always struggled to understand how the Holy Ghost works. Well, he found out tonight at a Vocal Point Concert. Music is most likely the biggest mode of communicating by with the Holy Ghost. Vocal Point tonight sang "Come Thou Fount." The Fount is our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I can feel closer to them and become more like them through music. Music is my fount.

I joking mentioned to my friend at the concert that my new life goal is to be part of Vocal Point. Really, my goal is feel more of what I felt tonight and help others feel it. My goal is do what Vocal Point does: testify of Christ through their example and music.

http://www.byuvocalpoint.com/

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