I
can’t point to a specific time in my life when I knew I had a testimony of the
Church, but I can say without a doubt that the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints is a true church. I grew up going to church almost every
Sunday. I believe it was the social
thing to do in the town of Bountiful, Utah.
You pretty much knew who was an active member and who was not. I could
almost name every home and the last name of the family who lived in that home
within the “ward boundaries”. I remember
as a young child being in church specifically fast and testimony meetings when
others were sharing their testimony and a warm and comforting feeling would
come upon me during these times. These
“warm and comforting” feelings have been present all through my life. I struggle to put the words together to
express my feelings. I wish others could
just see in my heart and understand the words I cannot find to express. I know my life has been greatly blessed and a
path divinely written just for me when I have been faithful and obedient to
God’s plan. I have tried my entire life to be a good person and stay close and
grounded to the church. I know my
Heavenly Father loves me and guides me here on this earth. I have seen his hand throughout my life and
the lives around me. I can testify of
times when the spirit has guided my direction in this life and prompted me or
others to act upon these heaven sent messages of love. I truly have been blessed in my life with
those who have been put there for when I have needed it the most. I know our Heavenly Father cares and loves
each one of us individually. He Knows
us……He knows our needs and desires……He knows our hearts and He knows each
challenge we face every day of our lives.
Our Father in Heaven loves us very much and desires for each of us to
succeed in having a happy life. We just
need to be doing the things in our lives that He desires of us every day and He
will be with us and carry us through our hardships and burdens. I know Jesus Christ is our Savior and paid
the ultimate price for me and all the dumb things I mess up on. I am truly striving to be the person I know
He wants me to be. I am so thankful for
the loving guidance the Church has had throughout my life. I have truly been blessed in my life. I know this Church is sooo true! It is God’s
plan for each one of us and if we embrace it with all our heart, mind and soul
we will find the happiness we need in this life and the life to come! I am
truly blessed and loved!
Kathleen
Smith
December
6, 2015
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