As the recorder for the Greater Tomorrow Relief effort established by Julie Rowe, it has been my station to observe recent events concerning Chad Daybell through a personal lens. Two to three years ago as Julie would report various activities to me pertaining to her organization, she would often report her interactions and conversations with Chad. One phrase I recall hearing often was a statement in effect, “I don’t quite understand why this happened but I am supposed to let the energy play out”.
In hindsight I am intrigued with the phrase Julie used, and recognize the divine inspiration behind it. From my perspective it is now clear that she had concerns about her former friend, but she continually gave him the benefit of her doubts. While the verdict has yet to be cast concerning Chad’s role in the many deaths surrounding his new wife, Lori, we at least collectively now see there were beliefs and actions in his life that began years ago that were morally questionable. While the trajectory of those beliefs early on was uncertain, hindsight paints a clearer picture of his early intentions. While deviant energy has certainly played out by now, some which are evident and some are not, only time and a hopefully honorable court system will reveal how and by whom that dark energy has played out.
Letting the energy play out is more key to the plan of salvation than perhaps any other principle within it. This phrase echoes the scriptural axiom “…we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them” (Abraham 3:25). In other words, the spirit children of the Elohim have positive and negative energies which only need an opportunity to be played out.
This thought was expressed by an admired philosopher named James Allen another way; “Good thoughts and actions can never produce bad results. Bad thoughts and actions can never produce good results. Nothing comes from corn but corn. Nothing comes from nettles but nettles” (As a Man Thinketh). The unmaterialized essence of each of Father’s spirit children existed in the premortal realm as unrealized thought seeds that simply needed earth, water, and sun to grow. In other words, mortality. Only in mortality can those energy seeds develop into the fruits of action, which define and reveal our true natures to ourselves, others, and to the Elohim.
There seems to be a law in the universe that the Divine Creator Himself is bound to abide by. It is closely related to the concept many refer to as ‘agency’, which might be thought of as the freedom to choose. But this divine rule seems to be that which immediately follows agency – the necessity of allowing a soul the ability to act on choice, and therefore materialize what was conceived in thought. If premortality is likened to a theoretical lesson from a book, mortality is undoubtedly the examination which follows. It is that opportunity for thought energy to materialize into effect, fruit, or evidence. Mortality is the opportunity for allowing energy to ‘play out’.
The regrettable assumption many certainly make, is that a loving God would not allow adversity to fall upon any of His offspring, and would (or should) intervene before allowing negative results to materialize from one’s thought energy. Such a God does not exist, for He could not have arrived at His exalted state without having His own thought energy play out in past mortalities. Because played-out thought energy led to His own exaltation, He therefore utilizes it as a powerful tool in aiding the progression of His children.
When the leaders of an idolatrous ancient American community disapproved of the beliefs of some of its citizens, their punishment was death by fire. As two prophets watched women and children thrown into the flame, Amulek raised the question: “How can we witness this awful scene? Therefore let us stretch forth our hands, and exercise the power of God which is in us, and save them from the flames.” Alma then responded to Amulek:
The Spirit constraineth me that I must not stretch forth mine hand; for behold the Lord receiveth them up unto himself, in glory; and he doth suffer that they may do this thing, or that the people may do this thing unto them, according to the hardness of their hearts, that the judgments which he shall exercise upon them in his wrath may be just; and the blood of the innocent shall stand as a witness against them, yea, and cry mightily against them at the last day.
(Alma 14: 10-11)
It is clear from Alma’s response that it was necessary for the destructive plan of the wicked to play out, so their judgement in the end would be sure.
We know from Abraham’s account that Lucifer was a candidate for assuming the role of the Messiah on the earth. We also know that the outcome of that decision had already been made ‘in the beginning’ and would be given to Jesus Christ. Lucifer’s plan was revealed before the hosts of heaven, and then the Elohim made their choice. One might ask why this event transpired at all, if the decision had already been made. To me it suggests the Elohim knew of the deviant thought energy of Lucifer (see Isaiah 14:13-14), and the opportunity was given in order for his unmaterialized energy to materialize in the form of his spoken plan, and his childish response to not being chosen (Abraham 3:28). The energy simply needed to play out before the rest of the plan could advance.
There are times in life when heaven’s direction seems to come regularly – perhaps daily, or even hourly. There are other times I think of as the inspiration doldrums, where I feel adrift on a boat with no wind to power my motion, nor even a pair of oars with which to create the motion for myself. Such times I have come to see are like that period of existence prior to the Fall of Lucifer, where energy simply needed to materialize in order for the plan to proceed. These doldrums seem to happen individually, and collectively.
I feel we are currently in one such time as a whole. For those who have been awakened to modern-day Gadianton-like initiatives which go by many names, it is not difficult to see the very specific plan which has been made to thwart the people of the Lord, most of whom have no awareness of these things. To some extent, these plans have primarily only existed in the collective mindset of evil-doers until this year. Truth-seekers are now watching evil thought intent taking form; materializing into actions that will unmistakably bring down the judgments of God. To those evil-doers, we know who you are and what you’re doing.
While the sides are firmly aligning as prophesied in the parable of the wheat and tares, I am saddened that many good people will miss the divinely inspired and planned paradoxical move of the Elohim, designed to test true followers of light – which test will affect everyone, but which will have a specific purpose in trying the people of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, many of whom appear to trust in flesh (2 Nephi 4:34).
I am a witness that this test is underway, and by the looks of things it will go unnoticed by most of those who call themselves true followers or covenant people of the Lord. The pattern of the Lord’s covenant people failing in their stewardship and missing the mark is not new. It is before us in scripture and it is beginning to be recognized by many who are open and watching. We have even been warned by some within church leadership, some of whom appear to have their hands tied and their mouths silenced because of the heavy prevalence of those with evil intentions in their midst, but who appear pious in their outward appearance. These are the true wolves in sheep clothing, and are those shepherds spoken of in Isaiah 10 and 56, Ezekiel 34, and Jeremiah 23.
We are in a game of chess, with the forces of evil on one side, and the armies of the Elohim on the other. The line cannot be drawn at religious or political boundaries. They are defined by individual hearts, and the actions of those whose energy has already played out, is in process, or will play out soon. The Elohim are on deck, simply waiting for the opponent to complete their move, before making their own final move and declaring “check-mate”.
Oh, the surprise it will be to many in a coming day who discover the names of those they thought they knew well in high places, and assumed they were fighting for light but who were literally aligned by covenant with Lucifer. Only those with eyes to see and ears to hear will solve this riddle and learn of the true test that is coming.
We should rely wholly upon He who is mighty to save, as the Lord is obligated to allow all the true and impure energies to play out before us in these last days before He comes again.
*Some of the thoughts within this essay have come from those who are close to me, particularly Julie Rowe.
Tell me more!
I know what you are saying, I just don’t want to miss the boat!
I definitely feel the spiritual doldrums, prayers without definite answers, I just have faith if I keep doing my part the answers will come at the needed time.
Thank you for that message.
I am a fool i am blind and deaf
But I will keep pushing forward
I will keep trying I will not give up I will keep praying for I am a thing of not but he still died for me he still suffered for my sins and I love my lord Jesus Christ he answers my prayers and he helps me at work and wherever I and whenever I pray
Thank you..thank you..THANK YOU! It’s like you put all the scattered feelings and energy I have around ALL the things you mentioned, as well as the opposition I’ve been getting from others(energetically and written) after a few hard hitting videos I released in the last week about these exact things, into a smooth, concise, calm, well organized energetic spiritual AND physical space so to speak, just for me💜..i know that was not your intention however the timing of this in my life at this moment , truly is uncanny and amazing! So so grateful for both of your insights! You have a way of explaining complex things in an easily understandable way! Thanks again!
I am so grateful for these thoughts. I feel that I have been in the spiritual doldrums lately. I have had times previous where it seemed the direction of heaven seemed ever constant. Many things have turned out differently than I had expected and I have wondered if perhaps I am being tested to see if I will hold on to my faith. Also, I am learning that our action, courage and effort is so much more in play here. A misconception that I have previously had was that our patriarchal blessings were like a fortune telling of things that would someday come to pass. I have wondered just how much shifting around of our plans happens. This post has helped me to have a bit more perspective on why I seem to be in these doldrums. Perhaps my energy needs to play out. This gives me some things to ponder. Thank you, Eric for sharing and to Julie, of course, always. I think this is what I needed to conciously understand in order to do my part.
I think you are giving some good analysis and spiritual insight. I really appreciate it! Love to hear what you and Julie have to say as well as Greg…..
Hope to hear more as things play out….
I’ve felt this same awareness dawn on me slowly as I’ve made myself ready. Thank you for putting it into words. It comes with a sobering, humbling and a little bit of mournful energy.
But there is hope for a greater tomorrow!! I look forward to that day with joy.
Thanks for the post, brother!
Again, amen, amen and amen! Letting the energy play out. As I read your explanation here, the truth of it distilled over my waiting, watching soul and it filled me with joy!! Some puzzle pieces clicked into place. Thank you! And as for the test that is coming, another amen. And thank you for confirming what the Spirit has been teaching me. I observe their wives and learn much.
Blessings and peace to you my dear brother Eric!
Wow! Reader comments beautifully express my heart . I feel that I’m currently left “alone” to “act” on previously revealed light. I must “play out” (act on) the light energy I have ( perhaps, the oil in my lamp?) until the doldrums pass and further light is endowed upon us.
Thank you
Thank you, brother. Your message is pure and true as are you. Father’s blessings upon you and yours.
Very good Eric, thank you 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻
This essay is so on the mark!! I delight in watching and reading the words, of the Lord’s
Gifted Servants, who help move the chess pieces around. We are indeed in perilous times.
But, we’re in good hands!!
Let the energy play out: What a concept! As I am re-reading this article, that phrase has an energy of its own. Let the energy play out. There are lots of things that have happened, or the Lord has directed me to do, that I do not understand why. Let the energy play out. One prompting was that I was to re-read all of Chad Daybell’s books just prior to Tammy Daybell’s death. I was in Oceanside at Julie’s class, finishing up his autobiography… I had just read about their courtship, and felt such a sweet spirit, when news came of her death. Re-reading his books at that time had a curious feel in light of that news. That night I felt to write to Chad and express my condolences. Then in the middle of the night I had such a powerful adversarial attack. I found myself on my knees begging the Lord for deliverance. It came. I did not, nor do I understand the what or why of this. Let the energy play out.
I have only had one (in person) encounter with Chad. It was at an event in St George in Oct 2018. I was looking at his table of books, and was hopeful that there would be the second book of Julie’s transcribed podcasts. I remember putting my finger on her first book, and asked if he knew when the second one would be coming out. His response took me by surprise. It was not a warm fuzzy experience. I had the feeling that he was holding himself back. But I was at the time dealing with some heavy grief of losing my youngest brother just the month before, so I simply moved on. Let the energy play out. Later, to learn of Chad’s behavior, which was so contrary to all that he professed, it gave me a strong sense of betrayal. Let the energy play out. Why there should be so much attention to him and Lori has confused me. Let the energy play out.
The phrase spiritual doldrums caught my attention as well.
Doldrum is a word that has been used a lot by one of my brothers. He was the victim of a violent crime in which he was hit in the head with a baseball bat. The fact that he is alive is a miracle. Let the energy play out. An effect of this event has been that at a certain time during the day he can be overcome with the ‘doldrums’. He has not had these for a long time. Just last evening he expressed to me that he was experiencing a powerful sense of the doldrums, again. We live in northern California. We are surrounded by wildfires. The smoke and ash make it difficult to breathe, to be outside, to get exercise, and the sun is a bright red ball in the sky. (I am writing this to the scent of wild fire.) Let the energy play out. Along with the stress of these fires, the senior living home where our mother lives had an outbreak of COVID 19. No one had any symptoms. Talk about an amazing blessing! Let the energy play out.
Yesterday, I, too, experienced the sense of spiritual doldrums… though I didn’t have the terminology for what I was experiencing at that time. I wondered what I could do to feel the spirit again. What had I done ‘wrong’? Let the energy play out. I awoke this morning with a strong sense of wanting to be on the side of Elohim. And then I read this article. Let the energy play out.
Audrey,
Much love to you and what you are going through right now.
Thank you for sharing, for me it helps put the phase “let the energy play out” in perspective. (((((Audrey)))))
Pamee
Thank you Pamee for your kind comments. I released a lot of energy in the writing. I am glad that it helped you.
Audrey,
This is beautifully expressed. I echo many many of the things you have said, from starting to reread Chad’s books last December to an in person encounter with him the previous Jan 2019. In retrospect I have gained some wisdom but do not understand it all. My heart and soul cry out to be on the side of Elohim! I plead in prayer He will show me how, He will teach me personally what I need to do, He will change my heart if anything is impure.
I want to serve Jesus Christ and Father for all of eternity. I am learning how to wait patiently upon the Lord and trust myself that I will not miss a message from Him. Scripturally, when the Lord wants to give one of His children a message, He is successful.
With humble heart, I wait.
Praise and all Glory be to “the Elohim”
I thank you
Love and best wishes to all!
This is very timely for me, I appreciate your thoughts and the time you took to post this. Thank you.
Thank you Eric and Julie for your thoughts and words.
The choice of song was touching!💗
I could envision our Mother Mary (Christ’s eternal companion) standing right in front of me speaking words of wisdom.
“Let it be” =“Let the energy play out”
Thank you thank you and God bless you !
In the East sheep follow the Shepard by his voice and familiarity. In the West the shepherds drive and corral the sheep together. Very different approach. Sometimes I think Lucifer is so prideful he is still trying to prove that his plan is better. He is still trying to show his force (power) as greater than our need for agency. Letting the energy play out is letting nature take it’s course. There are some nasty people in high places very well hidden but there seems to be a law where they must reveal their intentions to some extent. In their actions and word choice, when you have eyes to see and ears to hear it is made more clear. We cannot trust someone just because of their mantle. It is Christ we must hear as our Shepard.
I read this one Sunday in an empty classroom because I just couldn’t bring myself to go to class. The Lord taught me well.
Great article:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1972/05/hebrew-manners-and-customs?lang=eng
Fantastic !!! Thank you Eric.
A warm and hearty thank you, Eric.
Thanks for sharing another gem with us, Eric. This was intriguing as I’ve had a couple phrases repeatedly brought to my mind while I’ve been going through the “inspiration doldrums” recently, too. The first is from Doctrine & Covenants 88:62, where the Lord says to “call upon me WHILE I AM NEAR–” This suggests there are times when He is not (as) near, or perhaps when He doesn’t feel as near to us. It’s a hard part of the plan, but necessary.
The second phrase is from Mary Poppins (haha!), when she leaves for a while because the children have to “do the next bit on their own.” When the children are missing their nanny and thinking of what she taught them, they experience important growth.
I’m so grateful for true friends with whom we can share our journey through life! Looking forward to “check-mate” and celebrating with the victorious King and Queen!
Thank you Eric & Julie. I have used this phrase for many years, “lets watch and see how things play out”. I certainly don’t pretend to know the answers to much, let alone, knowing the right questions to ask. But I do know this, being patient in long-suffering is truly a test of faith and perseverance. I have received several blessings, some 50 years ago and some 40 years ago that have not happened yet. But I know with all my heart that they are going to happen. I just don’t know when, other than the spirit keeps telling me, soon. I get a chuckle because I can envision the heavenly realms smiling on me when I say, “I don’t like the word soon”!!!
I have known for years that there were those who were secretly planning to destroy the church from within. I have mentioned this before but a good friend of mine back in the 70’s was a foot-soldier for President Benson. He was charged by the prophet to secretly attend meetings being held by certain professors at BYU and the UofU, as well as the Tanners. He reported to President Benson at least twice a month on their activities and their nefarious plans. My friend would share with me some of the things he was a witness to. These groups were secretly planning how they were going to destroy the church from within. Little did I realize that there would be dark ones in the highest ranks of the church. I have wondered for years why the Savior would choose Judas as an apostle. I’m sure there are several reason but it seems clear to me that the Savior was showing us patterns of apostasy at the highest level, then, and certainly now. I pray oft that I will not be deceived and to stay the course. I love the Savior with all my heart and desire to be a light warrior. Godspeed Eric and Julie, with love and warm regards, your brother in arms, Verlan.
Hi Eric you and Julie are continually bearing witness to Personal Revelation I have received I will thank you for doing so. I have never been eliquent with words, I often receive Personal Revelation that make me think and ponder about the coming days ahead and have always received additional witnesses. I have known this day would soon be upon us. In my personal study of the scriptures I happened on some knowledge that really woke me up but then the Lord told me to shelve it for a latter date. Recently I traveled to SL for a VA appointment, (as I traveled I was pondering over my Sweethearts Stroke, the Priesthood Blessing I was instructed by the the Lord to give her to get up and walk, and I was told the day she would walk the following Monday she walked and 2 weeks later she walked out if the hospital throwing away all her medication) what came into my mind was those very papers I shelved years earlier which testified of what is taking place right now. I talked to a friend who cannot see the things coming that I know will come. My Dad and I talked about these events clear up until his death at 100 yrs old. Again thank you Eric and Julie for your timely message.
I am grateful for the continued seeking of those good hearted brothers and sisters who both write and comment here. I appreciate you. 🙏
It has been my experience that I need to exercise extreme caution in discerning right action in relation to statements such as these, “Truth-seekers are now watching evil thought intent taking form; materializing into actions that will unmistakably bring down the judgments of God. To those evil-doers, we know who you are and what you’re doing.”
It strikes me that as D&C Section 43 clearly states, it is often the Deciever himself who is most anxious to “reveal” and draw attention to those who are being “decieved.” (D&C 43: 1-7)
It is also my understanding that The Savior’s pattern, which presents clearly to me in the remainder of Doctrine and Covenants Section 43, revolves around a very personal repentance and sanctification processes with a perfect trust in The Lord’s promises in relation to the playing out of HIS PLAN for those “evil-doers” with “evil thought intent.”
In the remainder of Section 43, The Savior admonishes us, as His disciples, to “Purge ye out the iniquity which is among YOU; sanctify YOURSELVES before me.” I believe He is instructing me to keep the focus on MYSELF and leave the binding up of evil to Him and the plan that He has already put in place and is more than capable of bringing to pass. (D&C 43:31)
If anything, I believe the extent of my personal responsibility in combating evil is outlined here, “And because of the righteousness of his people, Satan has no power; wherefore, he cannot be loosed for the space of many years; for he hath no power over the hearts of the people, for they dwell in righteousness, and the Holy One of Israel reigneth.” (1Nephi 22:26)
The strategy for combatting evil, as outlined in modern revelation, reminds me of the words of The Savior Himself, when He was moved to gently rebuke his mighty and valiant disciple Peter, who he had previously identified clearly with a very special commision.
When Peter chose to rail against those with “evil designs and thought energies” focused on the Savior and His earthly mission… Matthew records, “But He (The Savior) turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.” (Matthew 16:23)
I am struck by the simplicity of the council that follows, in Matthew, and seems to indicate that the greatest protection against the power of the Deciever is found, NOT in veiled accusation and subtle ragings, but rather in acquiescence to the The Will Of The Father. “Father Thy will be done and the glory be thine forever.” (Moses 4)
Continuing in Matthew, “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” (Matthew 16)
I have discovered, that for me personally, I am less often served by finger pointing or bemoaning the fate of “those who have no awareness of these things” and more often enriched by daily doing my best to BIND MYSELF to He Who Is Mighty To Save… with the sole and (soul) purpose of discovering – What lack I yet?
It is here that I find the fruits of The Spirit continually manifesting in abundance for me….And rather than experiencing the “inspiration doldrums” I am more likely to be graced with the beautiful promises set forth in Doctrine and Covenants Section 121:45…. and for this I am eternally grateful. 🥰
Much truth beautifully said. One small suggestion. The parable of the wheat and the tares is never to be applied to people, only to truth and error. All are Gods children. And he never wishes that any of them be labeled or looked down upon. Even those who might be playing the role of opposition in this great performance. The prodigal will save the house/kingdom in the end when he/they return.
Amen, Prodigal Son. Point well taken…. Thank you! 🙏
This evening I was invited to revisit one of my all time favorite General Conference talks. (“That They May Be One In Us”
D. Todd Christofferson October 2002) I believe that the pathway to peace, serenity and the ability to with confidence appropriately place “evil thought intent” (whether our own or what we perceive in others) behind us…and remain focused on our own personal sanctification process…is beautifully expressed in Elder Christofferson’s words here. Finding a way to accept and receive this invitation from The Savior is the deepest desire of my heart. 🥰
https://youtu.be/5PMld04ZrBk