Membership Included

I have a close friend who has made some mistakes in their life and has been working on repentance. There is a chance they may lose their membership in the church. For that reason I include not only my testimony of the gospel in my gratitude, but also my membership. My friend has a testimony, but having a testimony doesn't automatically mean you are a member. Just like being a member doesn't mean you have a testimony. I am thankful for the blessings attached to my membership. I am blessed with the constant companionship of the spirit. I am blessed to be able to hold callings that help me to grow in the gospel and in life. I am able to attend the temple and partake of the sacrament as long as I keep myself worthy. There are many other blessings that I could go on and on about, but these are the big ones for me. In closing I would like to leave lyrics to a Primary song.

I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I know who I am.
I know God’s plan.
I’ll follow him in faith.
I believe in the Savior, Jesus Christ.
I’ll honor his name.
I’ll do what is right;
I’ll follow his light.
His truth I will proclaim.

Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938. © 1989 IRI