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Cast Away
(More than messages from a movie)

1 I cast myself away from reality. I cast myself off from real love. Vivian and I saw the movie. I t had two special messages for me. 2 I'm so grateful she stayed those long years. I'm grateful for love, a miracle. Sharing each other's blessed surplus An anniversary reminds us. 3 Yes, her caring is more than I deserve, Yes, her most impressive real beauty Is the soul that dwells inside. Physical lust hinders love's real ride. 4 That was one, gratitude for her love. Now second, how can I accept God's glove? I want to abstain successfully. Replace lust for Vivian's body.

5 Our goal, to improve intimacy, A goal to enhance the way we see. I have checked back into therapy To be sure I stay in reality 6 A son is in Jail; My wife dislikes sex; my job has changed, a new special stress An assignment haunts thought's walks. Reading Neal A Maxwell's conference talk. 7 Is this denial of lust's pleasure This sacrifice of a bondage remnant Really the way to godly joy's rue Indeed will it allow God to remove 8 my disposition to do evil Giving me disposition for good. The ultimate sacrifice for me Of giving up worldliness has a key.

9 Even the marriage bed was selfish. Even legitimate and sanctioned by God A most lovely part of the Lord's trust I have polluted with ungodly lust. 10 I can choose my old natural self, Or I can choose the will of Father; Finding the new Christ like countenance, Replacing remembered selfishness. 11 Turning to comforting inspiration Hearing personal revelation Learning step by step submissions fill Increasing awarness of God's will 12 Total abstinence from the sex act This time for a lengthy period Greater and more lasting joy to gain, The process, learning, consecration.