He Spoke I Went

There are moments in life when words fall short—when the heart aches in ways that language cannot reach. In those moments, heaven often speaks through the quiet power of music. For my daughter, Risa, and I, sacred songs have been more than melodies; they have been prayers, companions, and gentle reminders that Jesus Christ is always near, even in seasons of loss, depression and healing.

One of the things that has helped us in our individual grief journeys has been listening to the inspired Youth Albums from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These songs have carried us through seasons of grief, faith, and growth—they have truly become companions in our life journey.

🎵 “Look Unto Christ” declares:

There’s a light in the darkness.
When it all seems hard to bear,
He’s the hope in the struggle.
When it all seems more than you can take, He’ll take your pain.

Another song, “I Can Do All Things,” reminds me: Through my hills and valleys, Every storm-tossed sea,
I can feel my Savior so close to me.

These songs remind me that I am never alone in my challenges and that through Christ, I can find peace even in the hardest times.

Risa’s Testimony: The Healing Power of Music and how sacred music helped her as her mother, Tisa, valiantly walked forward in hope, faith and prayer during her 11 year battle with metastatic breast cancer:

Music has always been a spiritual language for me. No matter what stage of life I have been in, the songs from the youth albums have been like trusted friends—lifting, teaching, and testifying when words alone could not.

When I was grieving the loss of my mom, I found that these songs brought a peace that nothing else could. In her final days, I sang Primary and youth songs to her. Those moments remain sacred to me. The words and melodies invited the Spirit and brought comfort to both of us—reminding me that through Christ, even sorrow can be sanctified.

Even now, I still listen to those same songs. Music speaks to me in a way nothing else can. It reminds me of gospel truths, brings me comfort, and always points me back to the Savior. Just as Sister Tracy Y. Browning said in her General Conference address “Tune Your Heart to Jesus Christ: The Sacred Gift of Primary Music”:

‘Primary music can be a miracle carried along the lifelong arc of discipleship that our children will travel. A song learned at age six has the power to stay with us—and can return decades later in moments of decision, temptation, grief, or joy.

They are sermons for disciples of Jesus Christ, testimonies to the truthfulness of the restored gospel, and prayers set to music. Sacred music can shine the Light of Christ on the hearer and can pour it into the heart of the singer.’

I have felt that personally. Through sacred music, the Lord has healed me.

Risa’s testimony is a powerful reminder that Heavenly Father often speaks to our hearts through music. Inspired songs can give voice to our prayers, soften our grief, and turn our hearts towards the Savior’s love.

Music truly is a divine language—one that speaks peace to the soul while bringing us closer to Christ.

I invite you on those days when you need a lift to listen to the inspired songs, from the youth music albums here:
👉 Youth Music Albums – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/youth/music?lang=eng)

Through every season of life, the Savior has used music to remind us that His love is constant and His comfort is real. For both Risa and I, sacred songs have become more than words and notes—they are witnesses of Christ’s healing power and invitations to feel His peace. I know that when we open our hearts to the Spirit through inspired music, heaven draws near, and we are reminded that in Christ, there truly is peace.

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
— John 14:27 (KJV)