Record Your Testimony and How You Gained It
How perfect to start this on Fast Sunday. I've made a habit this year of writing my testimony each month if I don't share it in Sacrament Meeting. It's fun to look back and see how it has grown and see what was on my mind that month.
I know this church is true and I'm so grateful for the blessing it is in my life. My testimony has been strengthened so much since I've been away at school and I have blessed with so many opportunities and surrounded by so many good people who have helped me grow. I know the Book of Mormon is true. I learned to love that book so much as I studied it for the first time on my own. There is so much we can apply to our lives and it provides us with knowledge of how to be happy and how to follow the right path. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet called of God and that he was an instrument in the Lord's hands as he helped to restore the gospel and translate the Book of Mormon. He was an incredible man and a great example to us all. I'm grateful for temples. I can't wait for the day when I will get to make sacred covenants in the temple. I had the opportunity to do baptisms every single week while I was at school and that was such a blessing. It was definitely noticeable when I didn't get a chance to go. I missed it! I'm grateful for missionary work. I was blessed to be surrounded by so many worthy young men who were preparing to go out and preach the gospel. I was amazed at their willingness and perseverance as they did everything they needed to. It truly is an amazing work and being so close to the MTC and seeing the work in action, I gained a greater appreciation for it. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and I'm so grateful for His atoning sacrifice. After studying the New Testament this last semester I really came to know Christ and understand more about His life and what He did. As I learned, my love and appreciation for Him grew. He became one of my best friends and I'm glad that I can continue to work on that relationship for the rest of my life. He is the perfect example and as we rely on Him, we can do anything. The atonement allows us to repent of our sins and gives us the opportunity to return to live with our Heavenly Father. I know that families can be together forever and I know that families are so important in this life. They can be our best friends and it's always so good to spend time with your family, especially when you don't get to be with them all the time. We can learn so much from each other and can make so many memories. I'm grateful for my family and all that they do for me. I can't imagine my life without the gospel of Jesus Christ and I know that as we strive every day to be better and to do the little things; pray, read our scriptures, attend our church meetings, serve others, that we will be blessed and be able to find joy.
I gained my testimony of the Savior as I participated in the Savior of the World production when I was 14. It was a powerful experience and I became more acquainted with the scriptures. I then learned so many more details and important events in Christ's life as I studied the New Testament and He became not just a historical figure, but a friend and my Savior.
The scriptures became important to me as my family read one chapter for scripture every single night. It was important to make a habit of it and a time for us to come together. As I started studying on my own, I learned to love them even more and was able to apply the teachings in my life.
As my grandparents and my friend's grandparents have passed away, I have strengthened my testimony that families are forever. What comfort that is to know that we will see our loved ones again. Times like these really bring families together and although you are sad at the time and will always miss them, you know there is a bright future ahead.
I have always loved the temple. The grounds are always so beautiful and there is such a strong spirit each time you are there. As I attended the temple every week while at school, I noticed a huge difference in my life and I was so grateful for that opportunity. It is such a blessing and became such a good habit, that if I couldn't go, I was really disappointed. As some of my friends have left on missions and were able to go through the temple already, I look forward to the day when I will be able to. They talk about what a great experience it was and even continued to go back as they prepared and wanted to learn more. We can always be preparing to go to the temple and I am striving to live my life in a way that I will always be worthy to enter the Lord's house.
As my grandparents and my friend's grandparents have passed away, I have strengthened my testimony that families are forever. What comfort that is to know that we will see our loved ones again. Times like these really bring families together and although you are sad at the time and will always miss them, you know there is a bright future ahead.
I have always loved the temple. The grounds are always so beautiful and there is such a strong spirit each time you are there. As I attended the temple every week while at school, I noticed a huge difference in my life and I was so grateful for that opportunity. It is such a blessing and became such a good habit, that if I couldn't go, I was really disappointed. As some of my friends have left on missions and were able to go through the temple already, I look forward to the day when I will be able to. They talk about what a great experience it was and even continued to go back as they prepared and wanted to learn more. We can always be preparing to go to the temple and I am striving to live my life in a way that I will always be worthy to enter the Lord's house.
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