Messages of Prayer and Supplication: God loves us and knows our needs, and He wants us to communicate with Him through prayer. Just talk to your Father in Heaven. He hears every prayer and answers it in His way. The prophet Alma counseled his son Helaman regarding prayer, saying, “Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good” (Alma 37:37). This episode of Music with a Message features messages of prayer and supplication by the following artists: Hilary Weeks, “The...

Messages of Hope, Assurance, and Comfort: The prophet Moroni wrote that "whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God" (Ether 12:4). When we have hope, we trust God's promises. We have a quiet assurance that if we do the works of righteousness, we shall receive our reward, "even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come" (D&C 59:23). This episode of Music with a Message features messages of hope by the...

Messages of Praise: Psalm 145, verse 10, declares, “All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee.” The Lord has said, “My soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me” (D&C 25:12). This episode of Music with a Message features messages of praise by the following artists: The Brigham Young University Concert Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra, “All Creatures of Our God and King”; Hilary Weeks, “All My Days”; Jenny...

Messages of Missionary Work: The Lord has declared that missionary work is the responsibility of all who follow Him (see Matthew 28:19–20; D&C 88:81). The ultimate goal of missionary work in the Church is to invite all the inhabitants of the earth to come unto Christ. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of missionary work by the following artists: Cherie Call, “A Secret I Can’t Keep”; Hilary Weeks, “Raise Your Voice”; Felicia Wolfe, “The Olive Tree”; Todd Michael...

Messages of Love: Love is a feeling of deep devotion, concern, and affection. The greatest example of God's love for His children is found in the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of love by the following artists: The Gibbons Family, “Our Savior’s Love”; Rebecca Lopez, “Not Too Far from Here”; Hilary Weeks, “The Good Shepherd”; the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief”; Jeff McLean, “As...

Messages of Jesus Christ—Friend: Friendship is an extremely important part of your life. Remember that the Savior valued His friends so highly that He would lay down His life for them. With Jesus as your friend, you may receive increased strength and testimony that will strengthen you against temptations when they arise. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of Jesus Christ by the following artists: Emilie de Azevedo, “Greater Love”; Rebecca Lopez, “Be Still, My Soul”; Hilary...

Messages of Gratitude: Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for blessings or benefits we have received. We should be thankful for the wonderful blessings that are ours and for the tremendous opportunities we have. We should thank our Heavenly Father for His goodness to us by acknowledging His hand in all things, thanking Him for all that He gives us, keeping His commandments, and serving others. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of gratitude by the...

Messages of Grace: Grace is the help or strength given through the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace is a gift from Heavenly Father given through His Son, Jesus Christ. The word "grace", as used in the scriptures, refers primarily to the enabling power and spiritual healing offered through the mercy and love of Jesus Christ. Grace is God’s love in action. It is His doing for us what we cannot do for ourselves. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of mercy by the...

Messages of Forgiveness: The image of a loving, forgiving God comes through clearly to those who read and understand the scriptures. To forgive is a divine attribute. It is to pardon or excuse someone from blame for an offense or misdeed. To the extent we forgive others, we can expect to receive forgiveness for ourselves. This episode of Music with a Message features messages of forgiveness by the following artists: Tammy Simister Robinson, "Did You Think to Pray?" (From the Inspirational...

Messages of the Holy Ghost: Most revelations to leaders and members of the Church come through the whisperings of the Holy Ghost. Quiet, spiritual promptings may not seem as spectacular as visions or angelic visitations, but they are just as powerful, lasting, and life-changing. This episode of Music with a Message features messages about the Holy Ghost by the following artists: Hillary Weeks, "Lead Me Home" (Album: Lead Me Home); One Clear Voice, "One Clear Voice" (Album: One Clear Voice);...

Messages of Family, Home, and Children: Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God. The family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children. Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. Parents have the sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God, and...

Messages of Faith: We live in a precarious time. The world is in desperate need of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which enables men and women to live by faith and not by fear. When we choose to follow Christ in faith rather than choose another path out of fear, we are blessed with peace. Faith is a fact of life and can become the very wellspring of purposeful living. There is no more compelling motivation to do good than the knowledge that we are children of God, who expects us to do something...

Messages of Charity and Coming unto Christ: This episode of Music with a Message features messages of charity and coming unto Christ by the following artists: Charity Never Faileth Choir, “The Pure Love of Christ” (Album: Charity Never Faileth); Charity Never Faileth Choir, “He Gave His Life for Me” (Album: Charity Never Faileth); One Clear Voice, “I’m Trying to Be like Jesus” (Album: One Clear Voice); Utah Chamber Artists, “Love One Another” (Album: We’ll Sing and We’ll Shout, Volume II);...

Messages of Overcoming Adversity: This episode of Music with a Message features messages of overcoming adversity, trusting in God, enduring, and finding comfort by the following artists: Hillary Weeks, “Never Alone” (Album: I Will Not Forget); The Gibbons Family, “Where Can I Turn for Peace?” (Album: My Soul Delighteth); Julie de Azevedo, “Sometimes He Calms the Storm” (Album: Home); Mindy Gledhill, “Keeper of the Faith” (Album: The Sum of All Grace); the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra...

Messages of cheerfulness, optimism, and good news: This episode of Music with a Message features messages of cheerfulness, optimism, and good news by the following artists: Julie de Azevedo, “Joy in the Journey” (Especially for Youth Album: Joy in the Journey); the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, “Sunshine in My Soul” (Album: Then Sings My Soul); Michael McLean, “Mission to Be Happy” (Album: Changed); Rebecca Lopez, “Be Still, My Soul” (Album: When You Believe); One...