The Lord promised the Prophet Joseph Smith He would give him a patterns in all things. Since before this earth was formed, Jesus learned and used patterns from the Father to create worlds, form mankind's mortal bodies and to implement every aspect of the Father's Plan of Happiness. In his ministry to the Father's children, the Lord uses patterns to Teach, Chasen, Succor, Heal, Love, Magnify, Purify, Redeem and to teach us Discipleship. The course of our lives has provided us with the potential to learn about, embrace, and be blessed by the patterns the Lord offers for our temporal welfare and spiritual progression. The Course of the Lord is One Eternal Round provides a glimpse into the characteristics of the Lord's course in seven crucial ways; it also examines nine important patterns the Lord uses to bless those who seek Him, follow Him, love Him and strive to become more like Him throughout the course of their lives.