I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go

Hello readers! Today I would really like to touch on why I named my blog what it is. To those of you who are members of the church, you probably get the idea of why. But I would still like to elaborate.

In the LDS Church Hymn book, on page 270, there is a hymn called "I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go". This has been one of my favorite hymns for a really long time, and it has a special place in my heart. It reminds me of the responsibilities I have as a follower of Christ to help those around me, to be brave, and to obey the words God has given us. I would like to share what the verses mean to me.

1. "It may not be on the mountain height, Or over the stormy sea, It may not be at the battle's front my Lord will have need of me. But if, by a still, small voice he calls, to paths that I do not know, I'll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in thine: I'll go where you want me to go."

I love this verse because it reminds us that God has a plan for each of us. We don't know where it starts, how it ends, or anything in between. As people we can get caught up in making plans and trying to set in stone our future, like we have the power to do so. While it is important to have goals, hopes, and dreams, God ultimately decides what is best for us and knows what path we should take. Does this mean we will always have it easy if we follow God's promptings? I don't think so. God wants to test our faith and love for him, and sometimes that is through trials. But if we always obey the promptings of God, we will be safe and make it out a better person, and wiser. When we trust the Lord knows best, we are blessed. 

I would also like to point out that it says he calls "by a still, small voice." One of our greatest gifts from God is the power of Free Agency, or choice. God will never make us do anything. He want us to make our own choices, hopefully that lead us back to him. By using a still, small voice he is not in our face, he is not making himself obviously known. He is letting us know he is always there, and that we may have to seek him out to know what to do. 

2." Perhaps today there are loving words which Jesus would have me speak; There may be now in the paths of sin some wand'rer whom I should seek. O Savior, if thou wilt be my guide, tho dark and rugged the way. My voice shall echo the message sweet: 'I'll say what you want me to say.'"

One of my favorite quotes of all time, and perhaps my life motto is: 

I think that explains this verse perfectly. Love is the language of Christ. Everything God and Jesus Christ taught can be tied back to love of men, and love of them. I know in my life that when I have chosen to not judge someone and try to love them, I have been incredibly blessed and felt like a better person because of it. There is too much hatred in this world!!! I know this is cliche, but imagine how many problems in this world could be solved if we just loved and had compassion for each other! You never know how your kind words and example can effect someone else. You absolutely never know. And if it doesn't really help anything, which I doubt it won't, what harm does it do to be more Christlike? Absolutely none.

3. "There's surely somewhere a lowly place, in earth's harvest fields so wide, where I may labor through life's short day for Jesus, the Crucified. So trusting my all to thy tender care, and knowing thou lovest me, I'll do thy will with a heart sincere: I'll be what you want me to be."

This verse specifically talks about missionary work. This verse speaks to me on a very spiritual level, as I prepare to serve a full-time mission. There are so many people out there who are sad, and alone, and lost, who's souls are longing for the gospel of Jesus Christ. I sincerely believe we are doing a huge disservice not only to our fellow man, but God when we choose not to testify of our faith in Jesus Christ and share the Pure Love of Christ. You don't have to wear a name tag to be a missionary. Some of the greatest people in my life were those who strengthened me with their example and kindness. 

I have complete faith in the Lord that he will shape me into the best version of myself. Only he knows my heart, my desires, and what I am capable of.  I know he will do that through trials, blessing, on my mission, and whatever else he throws at me. Through it all, God is my father, Christ is my savior, and I owe all I have to them. So therefore, I will go where you want me to go, say what you want me to say, and be what you want me to be.

Here is one of my favorite performances of the song. Feel free to listen to it! 

Thank you guys for reading today. I hope you enjoyed, please comment if you have any thoughts our questions, and don't forget to follow me for updates on new posts! Have an awesome day!