Testimony Sunday: July 2014

On Tuesday, June 17th, Jayson and I had the opportunity to go with the youth in our ward to the Temple. It has been a while since Jayson and I have been able to go so I was really looking forward to being able to attend, and I had the best experience. 

As I was standing in the hallway, watching all of these young men and women prepare for the ordinances which were about to take place, I couldn't help but feel this overwhelming sense of gratitude. I was grateful for my Heavenly Father, for sending His only begotten Son to die for everyone on earth; for me, so that I could be standing there in that room. I was grateful for the unwavering faith of all the youth who go through so many trials every day and fight off the worldly distractions so that they could be worthy to come to the temple. I was grateful for the five young men who recently received their mission calls who could come and be an example to the other young boys who were with us that night. 

I looked at Jayson several times with tears in my eyes because if it weren't for him, I wouldn't be blessed with the opportunity I had to be within those walls.. and the only thing that he had to do was ask me a question. One simple question.. "Will you come to church with me?" 

Because of that one question, I learned more about The Book of Mormon

Because of that one question, I learned that I am a Daughter of God and He loves me more than I can begin to comprehend.

Because of that one question, I can look every trial I've ever had and will have and say with confidence that those/these trials do not define me..

Because of that one question, I learned that families can be together forever.

Because of that one question, I learned that I have a Savior.. who loves me so much that He was willing to die for me..

Because of that one question, I can stand within the walls of The Lords Holy house.. 

I am so eternally grateful for this gospel.. for the peace and comfort that it brings me. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet of God and that he leads and guides this church the way the Lord intends it to be. I know that Joseph Smith saw God the Father and His Son in the Sacred Grove and I am grateful that he had the maturity to ask Him in prayer at just 14 years old if this church is true.. I know that The Book of Mormon is true, because I have read it and prayed about it. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and has a plan for me. I know that I will one day be reunited with Him when my life here on earth is over, and I am so happy to know that death doesn't mean that I will be alone..