come, follow me.

devotional last week was especially great for me. i feel like the message shared was exactly what i needed to hear right now. i could recap what elder snow counseled us (if you missed it you really should listen to/read it when it comes online. such excellent advice.) but instead i wanted to mention a great reminder i received from the beginning of devotional that came in the form of a song. 

"come, follow me, the Savior said. then let us in his footsteps tread for thus alone can we be one with God's own loved, begotten Son. come, follow me, a simple phrase, yet truth's sublime, effulgent rays are in these simple words combined to urge, inspire the human mind. is it enough alone to know that we must follow him below, while traveling thru this vale of tears? no, this extends to holier spheres. not only shall we emulate His course while in this earthly state, but when we're freed from present cares, if with our Lord we would be heirs."

i was overcome with the spirit as i listened to the concert choir sing this beautifully simple hymn. it really is somewhat of a simple commandment but at times it can seem so hard to do. follow the Savior. He is leading the way with His arms stretched out to us, just waiting for us to accept His invitation. i was reminded that He is the only way. our Savior Jesus Christ is the one who we need to be following. He is the perfect example for us. the counsel is there--plain, simple, and powerful. follow Him.