Monday, November 10, 2008

Gratitude in a Testimony

One this I value over almost all that I have is my testimony of the restored gospel. There are many components to this testimony. I have felt the loving embrace of my Heavenly Father in my times of need and know that He is there and He does love me. That feeling has extended to others and I have felt His love for them. I know that our Heavenly Father loves all of us even those who His children find difficult to love. I have felt the confirmation of the Holy Ghost in witnessing to me that our prophet is His prophet and he is the one called to lead and guide His church. I have a knowledge of the Book of Mormon being a book of Christ written by his Holy Prophets of old. In addition I know that Joseph Smith is the prophet God called to restore his church here on the earth in these latter days. Because of these simple testimonies I have been blessed with I know that if I have any questions about the doctrines I am taught I am able to pray to the Lord and ask Him if they are true. This testimony I value almost more than anything in my life. You may be able to take away my church, my family, my temple, and all my worldly possessions, but you can never ever take my testimony away from me without me allowing it. For that I am truly grateful!

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