AN INSTRUMENT IN HIS HANDS
"...And this is the blessing which hath been bestowed upon us, that we have been made instruments in the hands of God to bring about this great work."
-Alma 26:3
The Story Behind the Song
This song was written for a Relief Society Conference where the theme was "Becoming an Instrument in the Hands of God." I loved studying scriptures, conference talks, and Ensign articles on this theme, and two in particular really stuck with me as I was writing this song:
“You can be powerful instruments in the hands of God to help bring about this great work. … You can do something for another person that no one else ever born can do."
-President James E. Faust
“The Lord has touched my spirit time and again, and more often than not, His touch has reached me through the hand of a friend. … Perhaps we would feel more of His love
if we looked for His hand in the actions of those who care for us. … God knows the
needs of His children, and He often works through us, prompting us to help one another.
When we act on such promptings, we tread on holy ground, for we are allowed
the opportunity to serve as an agent of God in answering a prayer”
-Kathleen H. Hughes
I loved these reminders of the important work we can do, that maybe no other can.
As we follow the impressions of the Spirit, I know we act as instruments
in the hands of God to bless and lift His children.
LYRICS
Each day I feel His love. It's a gift I long to share.
One kindness, one small word of love, may be answer to a prayer.
I'll search for souls to serve, with the Savior as my guide.
The Spirit speaks, my heart is full, my soul is satisfied.
I am an instrument in His hands.
In His hands I am a healer.
In His hands I am a friend.
In His hands I'll be filled with charity.
Lord, here am I, send me.
I'll be an instrument in His hands.
I yield my heart to His and His will becomes my own.
His love divine adds strength to mine, that I could not have alone.
I'll seek out those in need. I will strive to do all I can.
And as I seek sweet moments come, and then I understand
I am an instrument in His hands.
In His hands I am a healer.
In His hands I am a friend.
In His hands I'll be filled with charity.
Lord, here am I, send me.
I am an instrument in thy hands.