2023
Joe J. Christensen excels at teaching and was fortunate enough
to be provided with many opportunities to teach both inside and
outside of the Church.He was born in the summer of 1929 and
grew up in Banida, Idaho. He went to Utah State University for
two years and then served a full-time mission in
Mexico and Central America. Upon his return, he finished his
bachelor’s degree at BYU. He also received his PhD from
Washington State University. After graduation,
Elder Christensen joined the US Air Force.
He was then a seminary teacher and eventually, became an
institute director. He directed institute programs at
Washington State University, the University of Idaho, and
the University of Utah. He loved these opportunities and
planned to use his skills to strengthen the spirituality
of the students.
1. We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;
He chastens, and hastens his will to make known;
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing.
Sing praises to his name;
He forgets not his own.
2. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine;
So from the beginning the fight we were winning;
Thou, Lord, wast at our side;
All glory be thine!
3. We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant,
And pray that thou still our defender wilt be.
Let thy congregation escape tribulation;
Thy name be ever praised!
O Lord, make us free!
Text: Anon., The Netherlands, ca. 1626; trans. by Theodore Baker, 1851–1934
Music: Anon., The Netherlands, ca. 1625; arr. by Edward Kremser, 1838–1914
Prayer is a way to communicate with you Father in Heaven. Pray daily and sincerely.
The Power of Prayer
HOW TO PRAY
The four steps of prayer include:
1. "Our Father in Heaven"
2. "I thank thee...." [Thank Him for specific blessings and things you are thankful for]
3. "I ask thee..."[Ask for His help. Plead with Him. Confide in Him. Talk with Him.
Pour out your heart to Him. Tell Him how you really feel. Council with Him in allyour doings on any topic. Ask Him to guide and direct you. Ask Him to bless and
help other people and mention their specific names. Be completely honest and sincere
with Him]
4. "In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."
"All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."
(Matthew 21:22)
"Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe
that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." (Mark 11:24)
"With God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26)
Pray Always
A CTR Person Always Prays to have
good character.
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