be of good cheer

This phrase has been on my mind a lot lately.

Do you realize how many times it's in the scriptures?

Be of good cheer.

Let's not lie.

Sometimes this is a tough one for me.

Sometimes as in once a month

-and I think you know what I mean.

But this go round the good cheer

didn't take a day off

It only took the morning,

which is something of an accomplishment.

Of course I was disappointed.

And not thrilled to be heading off to church,

but... during the sacrament I was reading

a favorite hymn of mine

and the last verse jumped out at me.

It hugged me & I felt lifted.

 I believe in Christ; he stands supreme!

From him I’ll gain my fondest dream;

And while I strive through grief and pain,

His voice is heard: “Ye shall obtain.”

I believe in Christ; so come what may,

With him I’ll stand in that great day

When on this earth he comes again

To rule among the sons of men.

  And now, verily I say unto you, and what I say unto one 

I say unto all, be of good ^acheer, ^blittle children; 

for I am in your ^cmidst, and I have not ^dforsaken you;

D&C 61:36