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Testimony

This evening I listened to the General Conference talk by Jeffrey R. Holland and it made me realize that I need to share my testimony more often. His testimony was so bold of the Book of Mormon and of the prophets, I felt the spirit very strong. I really do believe that by sharing our testimonies with others, our testimonies are then strengthened.
PRAYER:
Ever since I was a young girl I believed that God heard and answered my prayers. I remember particular times in my childhood that I would pray for safety and I didn't always receive safety at that time but I never felt sad, thinking that God didn't answer my prayer. I always knew that He did or would in some way or another. I remember particular times when I was a young adult and lost my license or school ID and would pray for help finding them and my prayers were answered. I also realize now that my prayers aren't always answered the way that I expect but I still have a strong belief that they are being heard and that God will answer them in His own way and time.
JOSEPH SMITH:
I became a member of the church when I was 12 but wasn't always consistently active throughout my younger years. When I was a teenager getting ready for college I thought I had a testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith. I never really prayed if he was a true prophet but I felt good about it. After I graduated with my associates I went on a trip to the Sacred Grove and the Carthage Jail with a good friend of mine. I remember specifically praying if Joseph Smith was a true prophet and if he really did translate the Book of Mormon. I received a confirmation from the Holy Ghost so strong that I never denied it again. I absolutely believe that Joseph Smith was inspired by God, that he translated the Book of Mormon with the help of God, and that he was a true prophet.
There are so many other principles that I have a testimony of: families can really live together forever, Thomas S. Monson is a true latter-day prophet, God loves each of us and knows us individually, and the church is the true church.
I won't go into detail with all the other things that I believe since I'm sure you wouldn't read all of it but I hope that at least these few things can strengthen your own testimony and if not, they have at least strengthened mine.

Comments

Michelle said…
Thank you for your testimony. I would love to go to the sacred grove and experience that moment. We talked about that in church today. I know that I don't need that experience to have a testimony of Joseph Smith. It would just confirm the testimony of him.

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