Friday, September 6, 2013

My Testimony

Just a two or three weeks ago I finished reading the Book of Mormon for the second time in my life.  I am so glad that I have found a method that is easy for me to read so that I have been able to read the whole thing.  I have a testimony that this book is a true book from God to help us learn of him, of Jesus and to become better people.  Both times I have finished it I have not had a big confirmation that it's true at the end.  I have had strong feeling and thoughts at different points in my reading of the book.  I am so thankful to have such a loving Heavenly Father who loves me and cares for me.  I know that he is there to comfort us, guide us and help us through this life if we just ask.  I know that he has a plan and has had from the beginning.
  I know that there is a Savior and he suffered for our sins.  I am thankful that he went through so much and sacrificed so much for me.  I believe that I will live again and that I will be able to live with him and God again and have my family by my side forever.
   I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet.  I am so grateful to him that he had the desire to find the true church.  I am grateful that despite the persecutions he went through he stayed true to what he knew.  He has brought to us many great truths and gifts.  I am glad that Heavenly Father found someone and was willing to give back to us so much.
  I know that this church is true and I am grateful for so many blessings in my life.  My testimony is my most precious possession.

"An Unspeakable Gift from God"

Ensign
General Cfnerence
November 2012


I really enjoyed this talk.  I do not recall hearing a talk specifically about the Holy Ghost.  The following are a few questions that were answered about the Holy Ghost.  Who is the Holy Ghost?  What is the mission of the Holy Ghost?  How does the Holy Ghost speak to us?  What does it mean to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost?  A sentence that really struck me was "The Holy Ghost loves us and wants us to be happy".  I have never really thought about the Holy Ghost being an actual person who loves and us and helps us.  The Holy Ghost even helps those who are not members.  He is not with them on a daily basis but can help warn or inspire them.  I think that it is incredible and that we have such a loving Heavenly Father who would provide this gift for us.  I know and believe that the Holy Ghost is a true member of the Godhead.  I hope that each of you will read this article.

http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/an-unspeakable-gift-from-god?lang=eng