Nearly 365 days ago, I returned to St. George, UT after the most amazing experience I have ever had in my entire life. Had anybody told me before my service as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, that I would fall in love with the state of Wisconsin, I would have replied, wheres that? But I grew to love the people there: the people I served, the people I served with, the people I served around; In that beautiful land, I gained a heart piercing conviction of the truthfulness of God, His Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, and the Holy Ghost, and their divinity as the Godhead. I gained that conviction by studying thoroughly the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, and the Doctrine and Covenants. As I studied these books of sacred writ, I began to change. The very fiber of my being began to transform and I started to not only see myself differently, but others as well. My mind, that had been so littered with low self-esteem, selfishness and self-centeredness, began to see the people of this earth as more than merely people, but as children of our God. Heavenly Father allowed me to see His children as He did, and then began the decay of those tendencies of the natural man that were so deeply burrowed into my soul. Serving the Lord was the hardest thing I have ever done in my existence on this earth, but it was most definitely the most rewarding experience I have ever had. Heavenly Father knew what I could become, and He gave me the chance to continue toward that goal. He allowed His Son to suffer and die for me, and the rest of His children, to grant me access to their divine help, so that I could change, despite my faults. I grew, and continue to grow; I learned, and continue to learn; I loved, and continue to love; Everything that I am, and will be, I attribute to God, my Eternal Father in heaven. I love and trust Him more than anybody else. He has never let me down, has never led me astray, and I know that He never will. I know that the gospel He shared with us through His Son is completely true. I know that Christ is our Savior, and that He did what He did out of love for every single one of us. I know that the scriptures are true, and as we study them diligently, and apply the teaching within, we will become better people. I know that they give the strength to change lives, because they changed mine. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and there is no doubt in my mind that that is true. I know we have living prophets and apostles today, and by heeding their council, we will be led to God. And because of all of these things, I know with a surety that I will see God and Jesus Christ, that I will be resurrected, and that they will embrace me in loving arms. Im grateful for that testimony, and I love you all very much! :)
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 23:27:44 +0000
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