Hey friends,
So, I love the gospel. Shout out. I would like to bare a quick testimony of the power of the scriptures.
The scriptures is where you find answers. I head once that if you want to talk to God, pray. If you want God to talk to you, read your scriptures. That is true :) here are some examples
I was in the temple yesterday looking for guidance, found my answers in the scriptures.
One time I went on a road trip with some friends that weren't members of the church, I felt really out of place and I felt they were looking down on me because of my beliefs. I was very sad and opened up my Scriptures and read the sermon on the mount. It was exactly what I needed to hear. I found my comfort through the scriptures.
I find great examples in the scriptures. They become more meaningful and impressive when you realize that the people actually lived. They wrote down their stories so we could read them and be enlightened. I testify that the Book of Mormon is true. I don't understand how it would have been able to come about without Divine intervention.
It's no secret that Joseph Smith had a third grade education. How could a third grade education write a book that supports and adds to the bible stories? How could Joseph write it so close to the bible in the time he did? How could he write something with so many different writing styles and different point of views? How could he do it if it wasn't translated in the spirit? I testify that it was translated in the spirit. I testify that the only way the Book of Mormon would have been able to be is through God the Father's help. I testify that it was written by prophets of old. I testify that the principles found in its pages are true. I am grateful to have the scriptures in my life. I need to Cherish and read them more. I know that we will be able to find all sorts of answers.
I testify of my Savior, my Brother, Jesus Christ. I know that He is your Brother/Savior/Redeemer too. I know that He lived and died for our sins. I know it's because He loves us.
I know that God the Father lives. I know He looks after us, I know that we can return to Him one day.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Testimony #78: Temples equal smiley face
Hello no one,
So, it's temple Tuesday, guess what I did!? Give up? (slacker) Well, I went to the temple. Boy am I glad I have the temple in my life. I love being able to feel the spirit. I love knowing I'm doing something that helps others.
I wasn't going to go...but man oh man, I needed it. I was repentant (from using a few choice words at work today) and I was grumpy I went in and felt nothing. Then, when I was asked to pray, before I could get a "Dear Heavenly Father" out, I was crying. I felt such a powerful love and peace.
I have a testimony of the house of the Lord. I have a testimony of the importance of setting aside some time to do the work the lord would want you to. I know that it is most sacred. I know that I can do what it takes to have a recommend. I felt the power and the blessings that comes from performing temple duties and I testify of the importance. I know my Savior loves me I know God loves me, I know that is watching over me and answering my prayers.
I say these things in he name of Jesus Christ. amen
So, it's temple Tuesday, guess what I did!? Give up? (slacker) Well, I went to the temple. Boy am I glad I have the temple in my life. I love being able to feel the spirit. I love knowing I'm doing something that helps others.
I wasn't going to go...but man oh man, I needed it. I was repentant (from using a few choice words at work today) and I was grumpy I went in and felt nothing. Then, when I was asked to pray, before I could get a "Dear Heavenly Father" out, I was crying. I felt such a powerful love and peace.
I have a testimony of the house of the Lord. I have a testimony of the importance of setting aside some time to do the work the lord would want you to. I know that it is most sacred. I know that I can do what it takes to have a recommend. I felt the power and the blessings that comes from performing temple duties and I testify of the importance. I know my Savior loves me I know God loves me, I know that is watching over me and answering my prayers.
I say these things in he name of Jesus Christ. amen
Testimony #77: sup
Hi, I guess when I wrote my testimony yesterday, it didn't post...It was short and went something like this
Hi, my puter is going to die. I know God lives. I know He knows us. I know Jesus is the Savior.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I think it was longer, but yea, just know it happened yesterday....
Hi, my puter is going to die. I know God lives. I know He knows us. I know Jesus is the Savior.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I think it was longer, but yea, just know it happened yesterday....
Monday, August 29, 2011
Testimony #76: work in progress
So, Hello :)
I had a real good day at church today. I have really grown to love my new ward :) It has taken some time as I have had to relearn (again) how to get out of my shell and to (again) humble myself before the Lord. They are all great people. I don't think there is one among them I've met that I haven't liked. Anyway, I was wanting to go to a fireside tonight but I didn't want to go by myself. Long story short, I went by myself. I did fight with the spirit a bit before I went, but I went because the Lord knows how to motivate me and I'm learning how to listen.
It was a good little fireside. I'm glad the Lord knows who I am and what I am capable of. I know He loves me and knows my name. I have a testimony of doing what the Lord asks. I know He will put you in the right place if you listen to Him. I know that I am always able to call upon Him for help or guidance. He is always there. I can always pray and know that He is listening.
I love the gospel and I testify of it's teachings
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I had a real good day at church today. I have really grown to love my new ward :) It has taken some time as I have had to relearn (again) how to get out of my shell and to (again) humble myself before the Lord. They are all great people. I don't think there is one among them I've met that I haven't liked. Anyway, I was wanting to go to a fireside tonight but I didn't want to go by myself. Long story short, I went by myself. I did fight with the spirit a bit before I went, but I went because the Lord knows how to motivate me and I'm learning how to listen.
It was a good little fireside. I'm glad the Lord knows who I am and what I am capable of. I know He loves me and knows my name. I have a testimony of doing what the Lord asks. I know He will put you in the right place if you listen to Him. I know that I am always able to call upon Him for help or guidance. He is always there. I can always pray and know that He is listening.
I love the gospel and I testify of it's teachings
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Testimony #74: A Good ol' Chastening
Hey Internet!
So, I don't know if you've noticed but my past like 10 testimonies have been just the bare minimum. and for the past month maybe its just been me saying "Jesus Christ lives and God loves me"
Which is true, it's totally true, one of the things that I don't like to associate with testimonies is long drawn out stories. Don't get me wrong, I love spiritual experiences, I love them. BUT I don't like a solid 10 minutes of a story and it's intricate details that could have been expressed in a 2 minute recap followed by "and that made me realize...(insert testimony here)" I just think, and this is just my opinion mind you, that testimony isn't story time, it isn't give the congregation a challenge time, let me tell you what I'm thankful for or even I'm gonna give you a talk time followed by a 40 second "I know the church is true, I know the scriptures are true" That last 40 seconds is the testimony. But I digress....
The point is that's why my blog is so bland I find. It's 70 repeats of the day before. So I'm opening up my options to include; a testimony building experience, thoughts and ponderings on the teachings and yes even my passions and opinions followed by testimony...and I'll start with this...
So, as you've also probably noticed (the no one reading this thing) My testimonies the past while have been short....I've been slacking, and further more slacking in the spirit. I've prayed for promptings, I've prayed for guidance and I've done nothing. I've had promptings on what needs to be done and who I should strive to be and I did nothing. You know when I do that, I seem to get a lot more grumpy. I tend to waste time doing nothing. I seem to find myself slipping back down. I watch things that drive the spirit away, I allow negative thoughts to cloud my mind and I end up not praying or reading my scriptures. Well today I was listening to my general conference app I was listening to the priesthood session of April 2011 on my way to work...I got quite the chastening from the spirit....I had dropped the ball, I felt pretty, well I cried. So I said a prayer and found out I got to work an hour early (ha!) So I listened to another talk and got chastened again....But now I feel real good, I felt wicked happy when I got home. I felt so much better. Isn't that strange? Probs because I felt some Godly sorrow and had a change o heart. (repentance! yay!) So yea. which leads me to my testimony...
First off, I know that our prophet and apostles are men of God, those talks were just what I needed. I know that if you listen to what is said, you will be a better person and you will receive answers to your prayers and stuff. I know that they are led by God. They allow themselves to be led by God. They are all wonderful. I have a testimony of the leaders of the church. I know that they are called because they are worthy and they are the best people for the job. I know that if I continue to listen to their counsel I will be a better person for it and I will be more apt to do the work Heavenly Father has for me to do.
Second, I know that the Lord is watching over me and knows what I need to hear in order for me to be a better person. I know that He is ever watchful and truly wants the best for me. He wants me to come to Him and never forget He is there and He will continue to bless me. I know that if we do what He asks of us He is bound to bless us. I know that I am loved. I know that I'm looked after. I know that I can do whatever He asks of me. I know that I can achieve the goals I have set out for me if I listen to His counsel.
Third, I have a testimony of the Atonement. I used it today, I felt the weight lift from me. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior. I know that the only way I can return to my Father in Heaven it through the Atonement. I know that Jesus died for my sins, I know He lives again, I know that He loves me and is vying for me. He also wants me to succeed. I know that the only reason why I have a chance is because of His redeeming sacrifice.
Last, I have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I believe in it's teachings and I believe the only way back to Heavenly Father is found in the teachings and ordinances I've been taught. I know the scriptures are a great source of comfort and truth. I have a testimony of the Book of Mormon. I know that it was translated so we would be able to draw closer to our Heavenly Home.
I testify of the truthfulness of the gospel. I testify of the love that our Heavenly Father and Savior shower us with every day of our lives. I know that even thought we may not feel their presence, they are there for us, all we need to do is turn to them. I know that they know our names. I know that they cry with us and laugh with us. I know they care. I. Know. They. Care. very much...
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
So, I don't know if you've noticed but my past like 10 testimonies have been just the bare minimum. and for the past month maybe its just been me saying "Jesus Christ lives and God loves me"
Which is true, it's totally true, one of the things that I don't like to associate with testimonies is long drawn out stories. Don't get me wrong, I love spiritual experiences, I love them. BUT I don't like a solid 10 minutes of a story and it's intricate details that could have been expressed in a 2 minute recap followed by "and that made me realize...(insert testimony here)" I just think, and this is just my opinion mind you, that testimony isn't story time, it isn't give the congregation a challenge time, let me tell you what I'm thankful for or even I'm gonna give you a talk time followed by a 40 second "I know the church is true, I know the scriptures are true" That last 40 seconds is the testimony. But I digress....
The point is that's why my blog is so bland I find. It's 70 repeats of the day before. So I'm opening up my options to include; a testimony building experience, thoughts and ponderings on the teachings and yes even my passions and opinions followed by testimony...and I'll start with this...
So, as you've also probably noticed (the no one reading this thing) My testimonies the past while have been short....I've been slacking, and further more slacking in the spirit. I've prayed for promptings, I've prayed for guidance and I've done nothing. I've had promptings on what needs to be done and who I should strive to be and I did nothing. You know when I do that, I seem to get a lot more grumpy. I tend to waste time doing nothing. I seem to find myself slipping back down. I watch things that drive the spirit away, I allow negative thoughts to cloud my mind and I end up not praying or reading my scriptures. Well today I was listening to my general conference app I was listening to the priesthood session of April 2011 on my way to work...I got quite the chastening from the spirit....I had dropped the ball, I felt pretty, well I cried. So I said a prayer and found out I got to work an hour early (ha!) So I listened to another talk and got chastened again....But now I feel real good, I felt wicked happy when I got home. I felt so much better. Isn't that strange? Probs because I felt some Godly sorrow and had a change o heart. (repentance! yay!) So yea. which leads me to my testimony...
First off, I know that our prophet and apostles are men of God, those talks were just what I needed. I know that if you listen to what is said, you will be a better person and you will receive answers to your prayers and stuff. I know that they are led by God. They allow themselves to be led by God. They are all wonderful. I have a testimony of the leaders of the church. I know that they are called because they are worthy and they are the best people for the job. I know that if I continue to listen to their counsel I will be a better person for it and I will be more apt to do the work Heavenly Father has for me to do.
Second, I know that the Lord is watching over me and knows what I need to hear in order for me to be a better person. I know that He is ever watchful and truly wants the best for me. He wants me to come to Him and never forget He is there and He will continue to bless me. I know that if we do what He asks of us He is bound to bless us. I know that I am loved. I know that I'm looked after. I know that I can do whatever He asks of me. I know that I can achieve the goals I have set out for me if I listen to His counsel.
Third, I have a testimony of the Atonement. I used it today, I felt the weight lift from me. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior. I know that the only way I can return to my Father in Heaven it through the Atonement. I know that Jesus died for my sins, I know He lives again, I know that He loves me and is vying for me. He also wants me to succeed. I know that the only reason why I have a chance is because of His redeeming sacrifice.
Last, I have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I believe in it's teachings and I believe the only way back to Heavenly Father is found in the teachings and ordinances I've been taught. I know the scriptures are a great source of comfort and truth. I have a testimony of the Book of Mormon. I know that it was translated so we would be able to draw closer to our Heavenly Home.
I testify of the truthfulness of the gospel. I testify of the love that our Heavenly Father and Savior shower us with every day of our lives. I know that even thought we may not feel their presence, they are there for us, all we need to do is turn to them. I know that they know our names. I know that they cry with us and laugh with us. I know they care. I. Know. They. Care. very much...
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Testimony #73: Nothing new
Nothing new. but I know that my Heavenly Father knows me. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior. I know that I can accomplish the things Heavenly Father has in store for me if I listen to the Holy Ghost. I know that I am a daughter of God.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Testimony #72: sure do
I know that I am a daughter of God. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me. I know that my Redeemer died for me. I know that He lives. I know the gospel is true. I know the scriptures are true.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Testimony #71:
Hi,
So good news, I'm in a way better mood than I was last night. I was feeling real tired. If you are ever having a "moment" past midnight, my advice is go to bed. I went to institute today, I'm excited and nervous. I'm going with my best friend though so it's going to be great. I'm glad I have the church in my life. Today was a much better day than last night. All my worried have been taken care of :) I know it's by the gospel. I know that I can find peace. I know that my Redeemer lives and I know God loves and cares for me.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
So good news, I'm in a way better mood than I was last night. I was feeling real tired. If you are ever having a "moment" past midnight, my advice is go to bed. I went to institute today, I'm excited and nervous. I'm going with my best friend though so it's going to be great. I'm glad I have the church in my life. Today was a much better day than last night. All my worried have been taken care of :) I know it's by the gospel. I know that I can find peace. I know that my Redeemer lives and I know God loves and cares for me.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Testimony #70: I was dumb and stayed on my email for too long so this is gonna be short
I know that the Lord is watching over me.
I'm like way tired and I'm struggling so I'm looking for drama.
I found some and I'm a bit down on myself, I'm unsure again with my worth.
Every time, every single time I read an email from my brother, I find something that pertains to me and my situation. I decided to hack my mom's account and read the email my brother sent her. If I had read that when he emailed it (like I usually do) I would have read that message. but tonight is when I needed to read it. So tonight is the night I read it (for the first time)
I know that the Lord knows what I need to hear. I know I'm a daughter of God. I know I have worth. I know because He is watching over me. I need to be patient, I need to be humble. I need to accept what the Lord has in store for me. I need to work. I know that My Savior is my saving grace. I know that I can start my way back on the righteous path right now. I can repent and be better than I was today.
I know that I can do what the Lord wants me to do. I have a testimony of the gospel, the scriptures, the prophet and apostles. I know that we can all be with our Heavenly Father again some day. I know that I have a plan.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I'm like way tired and I'm struggling so I'm looking for drama.
I found some and I'm a bit down on myself, I'm unsure again with my worth.
Every time, every single time I read an email from my brother, I find something that pertains to me and my situation. I decided to hack my mom's account and read the email my brother sent her. If I had read that when he emailed it (like I usually do) I would have read that message. but tonight is when I needed to read it. So tonight is the night I read it (for the first time)
I know that the Lord knows what I need to hear. I know I'm a daughter of God. I know I have worth. I know because He is watching over me. I need to be patient, I need to be humble. I need to accept what the Lord has in store for me. I need to work. I know that My Savior is my saving grace. I know that I can start my way back on the righteous path right now. I can repent and be better than I was today.
I know that I can do what the Lord wants me to do. I have a testimony of the gospel, the scriptures, the prophet and apostles. I know that we can all be with our Heavenly Father again some day. I know that I have a plan.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Testimony #69: um I'm running out of titles for these....
Greetings. (that's right greetings) (I'd thought I'd shake things up)
So, I love my Father in Heaven, I love my church, I love the gospel, I love, well let's do this....
Here is a list of the things I LOVE!
My Savior
The Atonement
The scriptures
Prophets and apostles (past and present!)
The answers I get from prayer
The messages of love, comfort and encouragement I get from Heavenly Father
My Family
My dear friends
My knowledge of the Plan of Happiness
My hope for my future
The challenges I get to grow from
The fact that Heavenly Father loves and trusts me enough to be tested
...I think that's a good place to stop, (I could go on, but I want to give a testimony not a thanktimony)
Given my experiences the past 2 weeks I have been given so much support, so much comfort and encouragement and I have been challenging myself with what I feel and what I know.
I know that Heavenly Father is watching over me. I know that He has had His hand in my day to day life. I know that He has given me the support of family, friends, acquaintances and Church leaders to help me through. I have found meaning in everything I've heard specifically for what I'm about to embark on. I know that if I look for it, if I listen, I will be able to do what I need to do. I know I have work to do and I testify that my work was given to my by the Lord. I know that I was given this role for a reason. I know that I need to finish it before I'm allowed to move on. I know that I can do what the Lord wants me to do. I know that if I put forth my best efforts, the Lord will count that as success. I don't need to be perfect in my eyes. I don't need to worry or not if I'm capable. I don't need to worry. The Lord has me in His hand. I know that my Heavenly Father is there. I know He lives. I know He created me. I know that my full effort is good enough, even thought it won't get me all the way home. I know that Jesus Christ makes up the difference. I know that (wow I use "I know" a lot) I know that He died for my sins. He loves me. He is the only way that I can live again with my Father in Heaven. He did that for me (and you too!) I know that He loves and died for ALL of us. I know that we are all sons and daughters of God. I know that I can be the best through Him.
I know that I am everything and nothing. I have great worth and I deserve this chance to prove myself in this time of probation. I am a Daughter of God. I come from a royal family, for God is my king. I know that I have much to overcome. I cannot do this by myself. If I was on my own I would fail. I would have failed many, many times by now. Luckily I do have the Atonement in my life. Luckily I know that I am loved. I know that everything will be ok. I know that I can become perfect. I can be perfect and whole only through the atonement. I can and I will try my darndest!
I would like to close by saying I know my Redeemer lives. I know God loves me. I know that I'm special.
I know that you are too (feel happy!)
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
So, I love my Father in Heaven, I love my church, I love the gospel, I love, well let's do this....
Here is a list of the things I LOVE!
My Savior
The Atonement
The scriptures
Prophets and apostles (past and present!)
The answers I get from prayer
The messages of love, comfort and encouragement I get from Heavenly Father
My Family
My dear friends
My knowledge of the Plan of Happiness
My hope for my future
The challenges I get to grow from
The fact that Heavenly Father loves and trusts me enough to be tested
...I think that's a good place to stop, (I could go on, but I want to give a testimony not a thanktimony)
Given my experiences the past 2 weeks I have been given so much support, so much comfort and encouragement and I have been challenging myself with what I feel and what I know.
I know that Heavenly Father is watching over me. I know that He has had His hand in my day to day life. I know that He has given me the support of family, friends, acquaintances and Church leaders to help me through. I have found meaning in everything I've heard specifically for what I'm about to embark on. I know that if I look for it, if I listen, I will be able to do what I need to do. I know I have work to do and I testify that my work was given to my by the Lord. I know that I was given this role for a reason. I know that I need to finish it before I'm allowed to move on. I know that I can do what the Lord wants me to do. I know that if I put forth my best efforts, the Lord will count that as success. I don't need to be perfect in my eyes. I don't need to worry or not if I'm capable. I don't need to worry. The Lord has me in His hand. I know that my Heavenly Father is there. I know He lives. I know He created me. I know that my full effort is good enough, even thought it won't get me all the way home. I know that Jesus Christ makes up the difference. I know that (wow I use "I know" a lot) I know that He died for my sins. He loves me. He is the only way that I can live again with my Father in Heaven. He did that for me (and you too!) I know that He loves and died for ALL of us. I know that we are all sons and daughters of God. I know that I can be the best through Him.
I know that I am everything and nothing. I have great worth and I deserve this chance to prove myself in this time of probation. I am a Daughter of God. I come from a royal family, for God is my king. I know that I have much to overcome. I cannot do this by myself. If I was on my own I would fail. I would have failed many, many times by now. Luckily I do have the Atonement in my life. Luckily I know that I am loved. I know that everything will be ok. I know that I can become perfect. I can be perfect and whole only through the atonement. I can and I will try my darndest!
I would like to close by saying I know my Redeemer lives. I know God loves me. I know that I'm special.
I know that you are too (feel happy!)
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Testimony #68: Trusting the Lord
Hi friends,
So, Yea I've decided that I need to trust the Lord. I'm still on the prompting that the Lord gave me in the temple...It's freaky, and you guys aren't going to know about it...sorry, it makes me uncomfortable still. Though I am way less uncomfortable with it.....you know what, I don't think I'm uncomfortable with it anymore...but you still won't know what it is...nope :)
I was thinking about it....and it was a big ole substantial bit of info and I was thinking of the song Lead Kindly Light you know that line that says "I do not wish to see the distance scene, one steps enough for me" I was like "yea sign me up for that! and undo all this stuff going on in my brains" but today, or maybe yesterday (they're all blurring together) I was thinking "you know what Lord, tell me anything you want." Today we had a talk given on trusting the Lord, and other things that pertained to my prompting, but we'll focus on the trust thing, I mean it's in the title.....is that what you cal it?
Anyway, I have a testimony of the Lord's plan. I've been testifying that the Lord has a plan for everyone, and I need to remember that includes me too. What I was failing to realize is that He know what I need to know. What I need to understand is that I don't understand, He does. He know what I need, He even knows what I want. He knows what I need to go through in order to get what I want. He know what I don't want but what I think I want. He knows how to comfort me when I need comfort. He knows how to push me when I need to grow. He knows what I'm capable of. He knows what I'm capable of hearing. He knows what my flaws are and how I can improve them. He knows me. I know that I can trust the Lord. I know that I can follow His guidance. I know that I will realize the answers and promptings if I can be worthy of them.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
So, Yea I've decided that I need to trust the Lord. I'm still on the prompting that the Lord gave me in the temple...It's freaky, and you guys aren't going to know about it...sorry, it makes me uncomfortable still. Though I am way less uncomfortable with it.....you know what, I don't think I'm uncomfortable with it anymore...but you still won't know what it is...nope :)
I was thinking about it....and it was a big ole substantial bit of info and I was thinking of the song Lead Kindly Light you know that line that says "I do not wish to see the distance scene, one steps enough for me" I was like "yea sign me up for that! and undo all this stuff going on in my brains" but today, or maybe yesterday (they're all blurring together) I was thinking "you know what Lord, tell me anything you want." Today we had a talk given on trusting the Lord, and other things that pertained to my prompting, but we'll focus on the trust thing, I mean it's in the title.....is that what you cal it?
Anyway, I have a testimony of the Lord's plan. I've been testifying that the Lord has a plan for everyone, and I need to remember that includes me too. What I was failing to realize is that He know what I need to know. What I need to understand is that I don't understand, He does. He know what I need, He even knows what I want. He knows what I need to go through in order to get what I want. He know what I don't want but what I think I want. He knows how to comfort me when I need comfort. He knows how to push me when I need to grow. He knows what I'm capable of. He knows what I'm capable of hearing. He knows what my flaws are and how I can improve them. He knows me. I know that I can trust the Lord. I know that I can follow His guidance. I know that I will realize the answers and promptings if I can be worthy of them.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Testimony #67: yup again
So, I was thinking today about how much I've grown from a few years ago. I was thinking about how my grudges and griefs have been taken from me. Taken from me because of the atonement. I have a testimony of the atonement. I know that it is the only way back to our Father in Heaven. I know that Jesus knows us personally. I know that He loves us. He loves us enough to sacrifice His live and suffer for our sins. I know that we can be forgiven. I know that we can be comforted. I know that our Redeemer lives. I know God loves us. I know God knows us. I know that we are all children of God.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Testimony #66: yup
I have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know that God lives. I know that Jesus is the Christ. The atonement is real. Heavenly Father has a plan for all of us. I love this gospel and am grateful that I am able to take part in the blessings and comfort it offers.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Testimony #65: missionary stuff
Hey,
So I don't know what I'm gonna testify about tonight...this will be an adventure...aren't you excited? So...yea...My brother emailed me yesterday, it was pretty awesome :) I was telling him about my crazy scary prompting and he gave more words of encouragement. I think all of his recent emails included "you're the best" in them. Man I miss that kid....Oh yea and I guess I love him or whatever....except he smells....He's a good guy.
Maybe I'll bare my testimony about missionaries and missionary work. (OK!)
So, missionary work is pretty great. It's how are church grows. It's how other children of God know that they are children of God. It's a precious work. It can be given by anyone. It can be shown by even small things. I know that sharing the gospel with others is scary business, but I know it's necessary.
I would often wonder about why I was lucky enough to be born into the church. The answer came after MUCH pondering; I was born in the church so I could share it. Yay missionary work! Now, if you recall, I chose to not serve a mission, but I don't need to serve a mission to do missionary type stuff. I definitely don't need to have a name tag to tell people how true the church is (see look...a blog) I don't need to leave my family and friends to live my example. I don't need a companion to let people know that they are loved.
And, mind you, I'm not taking anything away from actual missionaries. They are so dedicated to leave their comfort zone and absolutely immerse themselves in the gospel.
I am so grateful to know stand up people that have sacrificed their time for the Lord. I have a testimony of the work that they do. I know that it is such a privilege to witness a conversion in a person. I know that we do have the truth and the world needs to hear it. I know that missionary work is some of the greatest work you can do. (so do it!) (but don't go too crazy....it's off putting....just saying)
I know that we are all loved, I know that we are all children of God. I know that my Redeemer lives. I know He died for my sins. I know that we can all repent and return to live with our Heavenly Father.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Man I need to set some better time aside for this
So I don't know what I'm gonna testify about tonight...this will be an adventure...aren't you excited? So...yea...My brother emailed me yesterday, it was pretty awesome :) I was telling him about my crazy scary prompting and he gave more words of encouragement. I think all of his recent emails included "you're the best" in them. Man I miss that kid....Oh yea and I guess I love him or whatever....except he smells....He's a good guy.
Maybe I'll bare my testimony about missionaries and missionary work. (OK!)
So, missionary work is pretty great. It's how are church grows. It's how other children of God know that they are children of God. It's a precious work. It can be given by anyone. It can be shown by even small things. I know that sharing the gospel with others is scary business, but I know it's necessary.
I would often wonder about why I was lucky enough to be born into the church. The answer came after MUCH pondering; I was born in the church so I could share it. Yay missionary work! Now, if you recall, I chose to not serve a mission, but I don't need to serve a mission to do missionary type stuff. I definitely don't need to have a name tag to tell people how true the church is (see look...a blog) I don't need to leave my family and friends to live my example. I don't need a companion to let people know that they are loved.
And, mind you, I'm not taking anything away from actual missionaries. They are so dedicated to leave their comfort zone and absolutely immerse themselves in the gospel.
I am so grateful to know stand up people that have sacrificed their time for the Lord. I have a testimony of the work that they do. I know that it is such a privilege to witness a conversion in a person. I know that we do have the truth and the world needs to hear it. I know that missionary work is some of the greatest work you can do. (so do it!) (but don't go too crazy....it's off putting....just saying)
I know that we are all loved, I know that we are all children of God. I know that my Redeemer lives. I know He died for my sins. I know that we can all repent and return to live with our Heavenly Father.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Man I need to set some better time aside for this
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Testimony #64: tithing
Hello,
So I want to bare my testimony about tithes and offerings. So, for a while I wasn't paying my tithing (I lost my checks) and I fell behind. I wasn't spending the money and I figured it would be kosher of me to play catch up. I think I was 4 months behind....yea, I was 4 months behind. Oh, and if people don't know what tithing is, it's 10% of your earnings that you donate to the church. So I was paying some substantial amounts every week with cash to get to where I needed to be. and you know what? I have no idea how but my bank account grew. I had a good savings building up real nice. So, I finally catch up and for the past 2 weeks I haven't payed anything to the church, and you know what? My bank account has gone down. I didn't feel like I changed anything in my spending habits. but yea, I know am like "man I need to pay attention and write things down." While I was playing catch up I didn't pay attention at all, you know what, ever since I stopped paying every week, I have a bigger urge to spend money....that's so strange.
Tithing is amazing. I know if you pay your tithing and offerings (further donations that help missionaries, temple building, etc.) you will be blessed. I've had a testimony of this, but I've never seen it work in my life in such a dramatic way.
I know that my Redeemer lives. I know He suffered and died for my sins. I have a testimony of Eternal Life. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me. I know that if I trust Him I will be blessed. I know that the church is true. I know that families can be together forever. I know that I can do whatever I am asked of by my Father in Heaven.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
until tomorrow
So I want to bare my testimony about tithes and offerings. So, for a while I wasn't paying my tithing (I lost my checks) and I fell behind. I wasn't spending the money and I figured it would be kosher of me to play catch up. I think I was 4 months behind....yea, I was 4 months behind. Oh, and if people don't know what tithing is, it's 10% of your earnings that you donate to the church. So I was paying some substantial amounts every week with cash to get to where I needed to be. and you know what? I have no idea how but my bank account grew. I had a good savings building up real nice. So, I finally catch up and for the past 2 weeks I haven't payed anything to the church, and you know what? My bank account has gone down. I didn't feel like I changed anything in my spending habits. but yea, I know am like "man I need to pay attention and write things down." While I was playing catch up I didn't pay attention at all, you know what, ever since I stopped paying every week, I have a bigger urge to spend money....that's so strange.
Tithing is amazing. I know if you pay your tithing and offerings (further donations that help missionaries, temple building, etc.) you will be blessed. I've had a testimony of this, but I've never seen it work in my life in such a dramatic way.
I know that my Redeemer lives. I know He suffered and died for my sins. I have a testimony of Eternal Life. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me. I know that if I trust Him I will be blessed. I know that the church is true. I know that families can be together forever. I know that I can do whatever I am asked of by my Father in Heaven.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
until tomorrow
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
testimony #63: Finding comfort in the temple
Hi,
so i want to start out by saying I love my Heavenly Father, I love my Savior Jesus Christ and I love going to the temple. Oh yea, and I love my friends that have been such a good influence on me and have allowed me to be the kind of person (super Mormon) that I am striving to be.
So, yea, I don't know if I made mention of this, (and I'm not going to look back and try to find it) but on Wednesday, when I went to the temple, I got a terrifying prompting. A super cool prompting, but straight up terrifying. I've been stressing about it, quite a lot. First I questioned whether or not it was the spirit or my mind making stuff up (cuz I really want it). Second, it is quite daunting. I was told to be patient and I just don't know what to do with that. (be patient I know ;) ) The more I thought about this thing, the more I was confused whether or not I was talking myself in or out of it. I've been driving myself crazy. Well, I went back to the temple today, I went wanting to know if what I felt was true last time. (but remember my testimony where Heavenly Father was like "I don't need to tell you more than once that it's true") I wanted to know if I was feeling the spirit. Well, I decided to read about being humble to Heavenly Father and His will. I know it's something that I want. It's something that I've been praying for (though my answer was MUCH more specific than i was expecting....very specific) So if it was the spirit I felt, I wanted to be able to go through with it. If it wasn't I wanted to be able to pull myself away from it. I want to accept what the Lord wants for me.
So I was reading about being humble, ready to chastise myself. and instead I got a message of comfort. I was reading a magazine (I can't remember what one) but there was a quote of "sometimes we all go through hard times" or something like that. Then I read "I'm grateful to have the gospel in my life, I can receive comfort from it" or something like that. Then as I was driving home I was listening to my general conference app and listened to letting my soul be at rest, to be at peace. If I take the yoke of Christ upon me, I will feel peace. I will not be relieved of my work or effort, but I will be relieved from my spiritual uneasiness. I ended my day with a feeling from the Lord like "trust me" and I'm like "ok :)"
So, this is me trusting the Lord, I will be patient with what I should do, I will know that I am in His hands, I will know that whatever works out, if I follow His guidance, will be the best thing for me. I will let my spirit rest and focus on what the Lord wants me to do.
I want to testify that Heavenly Father lives. I testify that Jesus Christ lives. He lived and died for us. He payed the price for our sins so that we can return to our Father again one day. I know that the temples are a sacred place of worship. I know that if we visit regularly, we will be blessed substantially. I know that the church is true, the scriptures are chalk full of answers and prayer is pretty much the bees knees.
I love this gospel and have a strong testimony of it. I leave these things with you in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
ps if you are my friend, thank you for being my friend and being a super awesome influence in my life. :)
so i want to start out by saying I love my Heavenly Father, I love my Savior Jesus Christ and I love going to the temple. Oh yea, and I love my friends that have been such a good influence on me and have allowed me to be the kind of person (super Mormon) that I am striving to be.
So, yea, I don't know if I made mention of this, (and I'm not going to look back and try to find it) but on Wednesday, when I went to the temple, I got a terrifying prompting. A super cool prompting, but straight up terrifying. I've been stressing about it, quite a lot. First I questioned whether or not it was the spirit or my mind making stuff up (cuz I really want it). Second, it is quite daunting. I was told to be patient and I just don't know what to do with that. (be patient I know ;) ) The more I thought about this thing, the more I was confused whether or not I was talking myself in or out of it. I've been driving myself crazy. Well, I went back to the temple today, I went wanting to know if what I felt was true last time. (but remember my testimony where Heavenly Father was like "I don't need to tell you more than once that it's true") I wanted to know if I was feeling the spirit. Well, I decided to read about being humble to Heavenly Father and His will. I know it's something that I want. It's something that I've been praying for (though my answer was MUCH more specific than i was expecting....very specific) So if it was the spirit I felt, I wanted to be able to go through with it. If it wasn't I wanted to be able to pull myself away from it. I want to accept what the Lord wants for me.
So I was reading about being humble, ready to chastise myself. and instead I got a message of comfort. I was reading a magazine (I can't remember what one) but there was a quote of "sometimes we all go through hard times" or something like that. Then I read "I'm grateful to have the gospel in my life, I can receive comfort from it" or something like that. Then as I was driving home I was listening to my general conference app and listened to letting my soul be at rest, to be at peace. If I take the yoke of Christ upon me, I will feel peace. I will not be relieved of my work or effort, but I will be relieved from my spiritual uneasiness. I ended my day with a feeling from the Lord like "trust me" and I'm like "ok :)"
So, this is me trusting the Lord, I will be patient with what I should do, I will know that I am in His hands, I will know that whatever works out, if I follow His guidance, will be the best thing for me. I will let my spirit rest and focus on what the Lord wants me to do.
I want to testify that Heavenly Father lives. I testify that Jesus Christ lives. He lived and died for us. He payed the price for our sins so that we can return to our Father again one day. I know that the temples are a sacred place of worship. I know that if we visit regularly, we will be blessed substantially. I know that the church is true, the scriptures are chalk full of answers and prayer is pretty much the bees knees.
I love this gospel and have a strong testimony of it. I leave these things with you in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
ps if you are my friend, thank you for being my friend and being a super awesome influence in my life. :)
Testimony #62: cutting myself some slack
HI,
So tonight's testimony is going to seem (at least to me) a bit self centered. But I would like to bare my testimony that I am a child of God. I know that God loves me. I know that He has a plan for me, I know that I am loved even when I don't recognize the spirit. I know that Jesus Christ died for my sins. He knows me. I know that I was put on this earth at this time to do the Lord's work. I know that I can do what is needed of me. I know that I am a good person. I know that it's important to cut myself some slack. I know that it's just as important to forgive myself as it is to forgive others. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the only true church on the earth today. I know that the Prophet is a man of God. I have a testimony of the prophets that have passed on as well. I have a testimony of all the first presidency and the quorum of the twelve apostles.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
So tonight's testimony is going to seem (at least to me) a bit self centered. But I would like to bare my testimony that I am a child of God. I know that God loves me. I know that He has a plan for me, I know that I am loved even when I don't recognize the spirit. I know that Jesus Christ died for my sins. He knows me. I know that I was put on this earth at this time to do the Lord's work. I know that I can do what is needed of me. I know that I am a good person. I know that it's important to cut myself some slack. I know that it's just as important to forgive myself as it is to forgive others. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the only true church on the earth today. I know that the Prophet is a man of God. I have a testimony of the prophets that have passed on as well. I have a testimony of all the first presidency and the quorum of the twelve apostles.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Testimony #61: Baring my testimony
Hello,
I would like to bare my testimony yet again :) Wow, 61 days I've been baring my testimony every night. Even if some are just one sentence. This experiment has done quite the number on my spiritual-ness...and a good number at that... I believe that the level of peace, comfort and inspiration that I've been able to feel has come from this blog. I love being able to keep myself in check everyday, to evaluate myself and where I stand in the gospel. It really has made me stronger. I wouldn't have been able to make the decisions I've been making, feel and listen to the promptings I've been feeling, understand things and comprehend things that I've thought about or feel as peaceful and courageous as I do right now.
I'm so very grateful that I am able to do this and I want to be more diligent with it. Right now I wait until I go to bed and I waste time and stay up late, so by the time I get to this I'm in a rush to get some sleep. I know that if I dedicate more time to this, I will be blessed that much more.
I want to bare my testimony of baring testimonies (again) Baring your testimony brings a lot to your spiritual table. It helps strengthen you. It helps you remember that you are watched over. It reminds you that Heavenly Father has your back. Baring testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and it's teachings, of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and of our Father in Heaven has blessed my life. It can bless yours too if you're willing to put forth the work.
I also want to bare testimony of my Brother and my Savior Jesus Christ. He loves all of us and died for our sins.
I want to bare testimony of our Father in Heaven. He know our names and situations. He has a plan for all of us. He loves all of us....sorry let me rephrase that....HE LOVES ALL OF US (that's better) He wants us to return to Him. He knows what we need and it is so important that we trust in Him. If we put Heavenly Father first He will not suffer that we should fail. He wants our success and He wouldn't lead us astray.
I know that we can all rely on the spirit. I know that being worthy of it's presence is essential to finding out what God has in store for us. I know that the spirit is real. I know that it speaks truths to us all. I know that Christ lives, that He is flesh and blood. I know that Heavenly Father lives, He watches over us. I know that there is a way back to our Heavenly Father. I know that we can do what is asked of us, I know that it is possible. I know that the things that we have to sacrifice in order to further ourselves in this life are worth it. So worth it. I know that we are all worthy souls of His love. We all have worth. You have worth. We are all children of God. We all deserve to find happiness. I know that this gospel brings happiness. Christ's sacrifice brings happiness. Heavenly Father's plan is the plan of Happiness.
I have so much love and gratitude for the truths that I know. I'm grateful that I know these things. I'm grateful to be able to share these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen
I would like to bare my testimony yet again :) Wow, 61 days I've been baring my testimony every night. Even if some are just one sentence. This experiment has done quite the number on my spiritual-ness...and a good number at that... I believe that the level of peace, comfort and inspiration that I've been able to feel has come from this blog. I love being able to keep myself in check everyday, to evaluate myself and where I stand in the gospel. It really has made me stronger. I wouldn't have been able to make the decisions I've been making, feel and listen to the promptings I've been feeling, understand things and comprehend things that I've thought about or feel as peaceful and courageous as I do right now.
I'm so very grateful that I am able to do this and I want to be more diligent with it. Right now I wait until I go to bed and I waste time and stay up late, so by the time I get to this I'm in a rush to get some sleep. I know that if I dedicate more time to this, I will be blessed that much more.
I want to bare my testimony of baring testimonies (again) Baring your testimony brings a lot to your spiritual table. It helps strengthen you. It helps you remember that you are watched over. It reminds you that Heavenly Father has your back. Baring testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and it's teachings, of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and of our Father in Heaven has blessed my life. It can bless yours too if you're willing to put forth the work.
I also want to bare testimony of my Brother and my Savior Jesus Christ. He loves all of us and died for our sins.
I want to bare testimony of our Father in Heaven. He know our names and situations. He has a plan for all of us. He loves all of us....sorry let me rephrase that....HE LOVES ALL OF US (that's better) He wants us to return to Him. He knows what we need and it is so important that we trust in Him. If we put Heavenly Father first He will not suffer that we should fail. He wants our success and He wouldn't lead us astray.
I know that we can all rely on the spirit. I know that being worthy of it's presence is essential to finding out what God has in store for us. I know that the spirit is real. I know that it speaks truths to us all. I know that Christ lives, that He is flesh and blood. I know that Heavenly Father lives, He watches over us. I know that there is a way back to our Heavenly Father. I know that we can do what is asked of us, I know that it is possible. I know that the things that we have to sacrifice in order to further ourselves in this life are worth it. So worth it. I know that we are all worthy souls of His love. We all have worth. You have worth. We are all children of God. We all deserve to find happiness. I know that this gospel brings happiness. Christ's sacrifice brings happiness. Heavenly Father's plan is the plan of Happiness.
I have so much love and gratitude for the truths that I know. I'm grateful that I know these things. I'm grateful to be able to share these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen
Testimony #60: The spirit is awesome
Hi,
I would just like to bare a quick testimony of the peace you feel when you are worthy to have the spirit with you. The spirit brings peace, comfort and joy. (and that's Eternal joy if you're going through a trial and you're like "nuh uh".....yuh huh....)
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
<3 goodnight :)
I would just like to bare a quick testimony of the peace you feel when you are worthy to have the spirit with you. The spirit brings peace, comfort and joy. (and that's Eternal joy if you're going through a trial and you're like "nuh uh".....yuh huh....)
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
<3 goodnight :)
Friday, August 12, 2011
Testimony #59: listening to the spirit about fellowship
Hello,
I would like to bare my testimony, (surprise!!)
So, let's do this one... So I have to speak in church on Sunday, and I haven't been giving it a lot of attention. So I'm thinking about it and the thought comes to my brain (a prompting!) to ask my coworker. I don't like talking to this particular coworker. We just don't jive that way (and yea, I did just say "jive" deal with it) and don't get me wrong she's sweet and a hard worker, I just don't understand her. I don't know how to connect with her... So I was gonna fight it, but then I thought, "no, don't fight it silly. Remember all the of the times you fought with the spirit" I did remember and I recall not coming out the victor so...I asked her if she had any thoughts about fellowship (cuz that's what the talk is on) and she said some really profound things. I'm so glad I listened. So I would like to bare my testimony of the fact that the spirit knows what it's talking about. It's a good thing to follow. Heavenly Father totally has our backs. And I just want to point out that I think it's funny that I was unwilling to go to her when I was asking about fellowship. Ha ha, irony....
Anyway, I also want to bare testimony of our Savior. Jesus is the Christ, He is our brother. He loves us, He died and suffered for our sins on the chance that we may return to our Father in Heaven. I again bare witness that Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. He loves us and has a plan for all of us. He knows our names. Jesus Christ knows our names and He knows our struggles. We have been taken care of. We can find answers, comfort and guidance if we just seek it. If we go through with what our Father wants us to do. We can do what is asked of us. We can return to Him. We can be like Him.
I say these things humbly in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I would like to bare my testimony, (surprise!!)
So, let's do this one... So I have to speak in church on Sunday, and I haven't been giving it a lot of attention. So I'm thinking about it and the thought comes to my brain (a prompting!) to ask my coworker. I don't like talking to this particular coworker. We just don't jive that way (and yea, I did just say "jive" deal with it) and don't get me wrong she's sweet and a hard worker, I just don't understand her. I don't know how to connect with her... So I was gonna fight it, but then I thought, "no, don't fight it silly. Remember all the of the times you fought with the spirit" I did remember and I recall not coming out the victor so...I asked her if she had any thoughts about fellowship (cuz that's what the talk is on) and she said some really profound things. I'm so glad I listened. So I would like to bare my testimony of the fact that the spirit knows what it's talking about. It's a good thing to follow. Heavenly Father totally has our backs. And I just want to point out that I think it's funny that I was unwilling to go to her when I was asking about fellowship. Ha ha, irony....
Anyway, I also want to bare testimony of our Savior. Jesus is the Christ, He is our brother. He loves us, He died and suffered for our sins on the chance that we may return to our Father in Heaven. I again bare witness that Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. He loves us and has a plan for all of us. He knows our names. Jesus Christ knows our names and He knows our struggles. We have been taken care of. We can find answers, comfort and guidance if we just seek it. If we go through with what our Father wants us to do. We can do what is asked of us. We can return to Him. We can be like Him.
I say these things humbly in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Testimony #58: Temples and the spirit
Hello,
So I've made mention of how often I go to the temple (every Tuesday) but this week I went Wednesday instead. I also went Wednesday last week (on top of Tuesday) Work was super icky and I needed some peace, so I went. So yesterday when I went again, I was feeling super stellar. I remember walking in feeling so good. I felt loved and looked after. I was getting teary eyed and I was like "stop it! you're not even in the temple yet!"
I totally recognized some people while I was in there too. It was cool. I got some revelation in there that is pretty cool slash terrifying slash are you sure (the last are you sure was me asking me, Heavenly Father knows exactly...He's always sure.) So yea, good luck to me with that one. :) Now I just need to be worthy to hear the promptings to carry it forth and stuff...so far, I could be better, I could always be better, But you know how Heavenly Father will wake you up early so He can tell you stuff? well I go back to sleep. Or how He'll give you a prompting to get off of youtube? I say "after this video" And yea I guess they're "small things" but I need as much help as I can get. I need to wake up. I need to put my phone down, I need to pray. I need my Heavenly Father's help. I don't know how to do a lot of things that He's been asking me to do. I've been getting by on the spirit. I've miss understood a lot. I'm still confused about things. I'm still not confident about what receive as revelation. I'm scared to ask. I need to ask. I need my Heavenly Father's help. I do not have the luxury of letting these opportunities go to waste. I don't know what I should do. I need the spirit as a constant companion, so I should live worthily of that precious gift. I want so badly to align my will with my Father's but at the same time I hold my self back with my selfishness. I want to be better, so I should be better. I know that if I start right now by praying, I will have gotten that much better. I know that if I seek guidance I will find it. I know that if I start trusting now, right now, then I will be that much better off. I will not fail. I mean why would the Lord ask you to trust Him and be like "Just kidding!" no, He's gonna be like "Thanks for doing that my child. I love you, here have some blessings." and you'll be like "whoa! blessings!?'
But anyway, I know the Lord loves me, I know He has a plan for me. I know that I can find that path and remain faithful if I trust in Him and put forth the effort. I know that He knows what I desire and what I need. I know that His will and my want won't always line up. I know that if I give up those things that are holding me back, He will bless me. I know that if I trust the spirit I will be led to the things that will get the job done. I know that if I rely on my Heavenly Father, I will be blessed, and very much well off. I know that my Redeemer lives and I testify to all of you that He loves us, He knows us and He fights for our happiness. I know that we can ALL become whole through the Atonement of Christ.
I say these things humbly in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
bye now :)
So I've made mention of how often I go to the temple (every Tuesday) but this week I went Wednesday instead. I also went Wednesday last week (on top of Tuesday) Work was super icky and I needed some peace, so I went. So yesterday when I went again, I was feeling super stellar. I remember walking in feeling so good. I felt loved and looked after. I was getting teary eyed and I was like "stop it! you're not even in the temple yet!"
I totally recognized some people while I was in there too. It was cool. I got some revelation in there that is pretty cool slash terrifying slash are you sure (the last are you sure was me asking me, Heavenly Father knows exactly...He's always sure.) So yea, good luck to me with that one. :) Now I just need to be worthy to hear the promptings to carry it forth and stuff...so far, I could be better, I could always be better, But you know how Heavenly Father will wake you up early so He can tell you stuff? well I go back to sleep. Or how He'll give you a prompting to get off of youtube? I say "after this video" And yea I guess they're "small things" but I need as much help as I can get. I need to wake up. I need to put my phone down, I need to pray. I need my Heavenly Father's help. I don't know how to do a lot of things that He's been asking me to do. I've been getting by on the spirit. I've miss understood a lot. I'm still confused about things. I'm still not confident about what receive as revelation. I'm scared to ask. I need to ask. I need my Heavenly Father's help. I do not have the luxury of letting these opportunities go to waste. I don't know what I should do. I need the spirit as a constant companion, so I should live worthily of that precious gift. I want so badly to align my will with my Father's but at the same time I hold my self back with my selfishness. I want to be better, so I should be better. I know that if I start right now by praying, I will have gotten that much better. I know that if I seek guidance I will find it. I know that if I start trusting now, right now, then I will be that much better off. I will not fail. I mean why would the Lord ask you to trust Him and be like "Just kidding!" no, He's gonna be like "Thanks for doing that my child. I love you, here have some blessings." and you'll be like "whoa! blessings!?'
But anyway, I know the Lord loves me, I know He has a plan for me. I know that I can find that path and remain faithful if I trust in Him and put forth the effort. I know that He knows what I desire and what I need. I know that His will and my want won't always line up. I know that if I give up those things that are holding me back, He will bless me. I know that if I trust the spirit I will be led to the things that will get the job done. I know that if I rely on my Heavenly Father, I will be blessed, and very much well off. I know that my Redeemer lives and I testify to all of you that He loves us, He knows us and He fights for our happiness. I know that we can ALL become whole through the Atonement of Christ.
I say these things humbly in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
bye now :)
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Testimony #57: Just be who the Lord wants you to be
Hello all,
So, I've been having some super cool experiences that have strengthened my testimony and has helped my understanding and trust in the Lord. I'm gonna share this with you, and I'm going to try to be as vague as possible because I'm like that....so.....
I had an opportunity this week to do something I was nervous about. Super nervous. So I was planning on praying for help and protection. Then I get a thought in my head that was deterring me from taking advantage of the opportunity. I didn't want to listen, so I thought of a justification and went on my way. The next day, another thing of deterring me followed by my response of justifying. Needless to say, I had a pretty bum week. I was real crabby and kind of lost and sad. It was bum.
So I finally said "Ok Heavenly Father" and I felt peace :)
and part of the reason I was able to finally submit and feel that peace is because of my wonderful friends.
They were all doing things so much harder than what I had to do and they were all doing it so willingly. My inspiration also came from prayer. I kept asking for strength to do what I should and Heavenly Father gave it to me. :)Yet another part was my listening to conference talks and recalling lessons from Sunday school and seminary.
So from this I know that Heavenly Father knows me and what I need to hear in order to be able to follow His spirit. I know that He puts people in my life that can carry me forward. I know He wants me to succeed and He knows that I am able to listen and accept help from those He puts around me.
I also know that He listens and answers my prayers. I know that He helps me when I ask in faith. I know that my testimony of my Lord is nothing to be ashamed of. "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love and of a sound mind. BE NOT THOU THEREFORE ASHAMED OF THE TESTIMONY OF OUR LORD...." (2 Timothy 1:7-8) I know that if I stand up for what is right, I will be blessed.
And I know that the scriptures are truly the word of God and the prophets and apostles were/are truly men of God (the were part being for the past ones....) I know their words are for us. I know that their words are from God. I know that God communicates with us today through them. I know that listening, reading and studying these things are SO beneficial. I know that if we do, if we listen to the council, we will find peace. I know that even if we are saddened or tried because of what we are asked to do; we will find peace.
I know that my Savior lives. I know that I am loved and looked after. I know that God knows and loves me. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints is the only true church on the earth today. I testify of these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
So, I've been having some super cool experiences that have strengthened my testimony and has helped my understanding and trust in the Lord. I'm gonna share this with you, and I'm going to try to be as vague as possible because I'm like that....so.....
I had an opportunity this week to do something I was nervous about. Super nervous. So I was planning on praying for help and protection. Then I get a thought in my head that was deterring me from taking advantage of the opportunity. I didn't want to listen, so I thought of a justification and went on my way. The next day, another thing of deterring me followed by my response of justifying. Needless to say, I had a pretty bum week. I was real crabby and kind of lost and sad. It was bum.
So I finally said "Ok Heavenly Father" and I felt peace :)
and part of the reason I was able to finally submit and feel that peace is because of my wonderful friends.
They were all doing things so much harder than what I had to do and they were all doing it so willingly. My inspiration also came from prayer. I kept asking for strength to do what I should and Heavenly Father gave it to me. :)Yet another part was my listening to conference talks and recalling lessons from Sunday school and seminary.
So from this I know that Heavenly Father knows me and what I need to hear in order to be able to follow His spirit. I know that He puts people in my life that can carry me forward. I know He wants me to succeed and He knows that I am able to listen and accept help from those He puts around me.
I also know that He listens and answers my prayers. I know that He helps me when I ask in faith. I know that my testimony of my Lord is nothing to be ashamed of. "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love and of a sound mind. BE NOT THOU THEREFORE ASHAMED OF THE TESTIMONY OF OUR LORD...." (2 Timothy 1:7-8) I know that if I stand up for what is right, I will be blessed.
And I know that the scriptures are truly the word of God and the prophets and apostles were/are truly men of God (the were part being for the past ones....) I know their words are for us. I know that their words are from God. I know that God communicates with us today through them. I know that listening, reading and studying these things are SO beneficial. I know that if we do, if we listen to the council, we will find peace. I know that even if we are saddened or tried because of what we are asked to do; we will find peace.
I know that my Savior lives. I know that I am loved and looked after. I know that God knows and loves me. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints is the only true church on the earth today. I testify of these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Testimony #56: goals
Hi,
I have a testimony of the importance of goals. I know Heavenly Father wants us to progress and succeed. A few nights it was a close call to me not baring my testimony, whether I forgot, was too tired, was too grumpy, whatever. But I've done it every night now for almost 2 months. That's a big deal for me.
I ususally start something and forget about it and completely abandon it, but not this thing!
Even if they are short and repeat a lot of what has already been said so many times before, I have still achieved something, something more than what I ususally do. I know that my Father in Heaven is helping me. I know that I am suposed to be doing this blog. I know that he is suporting me with love and blessings. I know that He is watching over me. I mean how loved am I for reciving help to play on my coputer? ;)
I know that Heavenly Father has plans in store for me and I know they are great. I know I need to trust in Him. I and so grateful athat He is there for me. I know my Redeemer lives. I know that I am a daughter of God, and I know what I stand for, I know I stand for truth and righteaousness. I know hat I will be able to return to live with Him again.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I'm falling asleep again so don't judge the spelling errors (g'night)
I have a testimony of the importance of goals. I know Heavenly Father wants us to progress and succeed. A few nights it was a close call to me not baring my testimony, whether I forgot, was too tired, was too grumpy, whatever. But I've done it every night now for almost 2 months. That's a big deal for me.
I ususally start something and forget about it and completely abandon it, but not this thing!
Even if they are short and repeat a lot of what has already been said so many times before, I have still achieved something, something more than what I ususally do. I know that my Father in Heaven is helping me. I know that I am suposed to be doing this blog. I know that he is suporting me with love and blessings. I know that He is watching over me. I mean how loved am I for reciving help to play on my coputer? ;)
I know that Heavenly Father has plans in store for me and I know they are great. I know I need to trust in Him. I and so grateful athat He is there for me. I know my Redeemer lives. I know that I am a daughter of God, and I know what I stand for, I know I stand for truth and righteaousness. I know hat I will be able to return to live with Him again.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I'm falling asleep again so don't judge the spelling errors (g'night)
Monday, August 8, 2011
Testimony #55:
Hi,
I know that my Redeemer lives. I know that He died for me. I know He suffered for my sins. I know that I am a loved daughter of my Heavenly Father. I know that if I can align my will with His, I will be just fine :)
I know that patriaricle blessings are awesome, I know that they are personal and I know they come from our Heavenly Father. I know the church is true, I know the scriptures are true. I know that I can one day return to live with my Heavenly Father if I am faithful. I know there is work for me to do. I know that trusting the Lord is pretty much one of the smartest things you can do. I know, for the times you don't listen, the atonement is there for you. Christ is there for you. I know that you can always find your way back to the gospel. You can always do what is needed. I know that you will always find support if you look for it. (sometimes you won't even see it on this side of the veil) I know that we are all children of God. I know that temples are awesome I know that ....I need to go to bed right now. :)
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I know that my Redeemer lives. I know that He died for me. I know He suffered for my sins. I know that I am a loved daughter of my Heavenly Father. I know that if I can align my will with His, I will be just fine :)
I know that patriaricle blessings are awesome, I know that they are personal and I know they come from our Heavenly Father. I know the church is true, I know the scriptures are true. I know that I can one day return to live with my Heavenly Father if I am faithful. I know there is work for me to do. I know that trusting the Lord is pretty much one of the smartest things you can do. I know, for the times you don't listen, the atonement is there for you. Christ is there for you. I know that you can always find your way back to the gospel. You can always do what is needed. I know that you will always find support if you look for it. (sometimes you won't even see it on this side of the veil) I know that we are all children of God. I know that temples are awesome I know that ....I need to go to bed right now. :)
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Testimony #54: I'm watched over
Hello,
So I was at church today, and it was wonderful. I have had all sorts of concerns and today, they just all melted away. It let me know that my Heavenly Father is watching over me. He loves and knows me. He knows what is best for me. My Savior lives. He died for all our sins.
I leave this with you in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
So I was at church today, and it was wonderful. I have had all sorts of concerns and today, they just all melted away. It let me know that my Heavenly Father is watching over me. He loves and knows me. He knows what is best for me. My Savior lives. He died for all our sins.
I leave this with you in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Testimony #53: Fellowship
Hello there,
I wonder if anyone reads this....I do to make sure I make sense and I don't always make sense....I'm tired like always, but it's not 2 in the morning. My friend Patty's here, and she says "Hi internet!"
So, ok, I don't know what to bare my testimony about. We've been talking about fellowshiping a lot, maybe the Lord is trying to tell me something.
Yea let's do that I have a testimony of fellowshiping and missionary work. Pretty much the church would have no growth with out it. I'm having a hard time with the lack of fellowshiping-ness in my new singles ward. Everything runs so much smoother. It brings the ward together and you can feel the spirit more.
I know that my Redeemer lives (I ALWAYS want to make mention of that) I know He died for our sins and He loves us. I know that God loves us and has a plan for all of us. I know the Holy Ghost is a great companion to have, and it is super important to listen to him.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I'm sorry this is so short, but I'm tired.
G'night!
I wonder if anyone reads this....I do to make sure I make sense and I don't always make sense....I'm tired like always, but it's not 2 in the morning. My friend Patty's here, and she says "Hi internet!"
So, ok, I don't know what to bare my testimony about. We've been talking about fellowshiping a lot, maybe the Lord is trying to tell me something.
Yea let's do that I have a testimony of fellowshiping and missionary work. Pretty much the church would have no growth with out it. I'm having a hard time with the lack of fellowshiping-ness in my new singles ward. Everything runs so much smoother. It brings the ward together and you can feel the spirit more.
I know that my Redeemer lives (I ALWAYS want to make mention of that) I know He died for our sins and He loves us. I know that God loves us and has a plan for all of us. I know the Holy Ghost is a great companion to have, and it is super important to listen to him.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I'm sorry this is so short, but I'm tired.
G'night!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Testimony 52: Hey look! it's my testimony
Hello all,
So I just got in a bad mood, and I don't know exactly why. I could complain about some things but that won't help. I think I'm looking for someone to talk to. I should pray.
I was feeling better, I totally listened to the spirit :) but now I think I'm tired....
I know the church is true. I know that God loves me. I know that Jesus is the Christ.
I'm distracted and not really feeling it tonight. But this will pass, I will feel better. Heavenly Father will continue to bless me so long as I am faithful. Everything will work out.
I do have a testimony of trusting the Lord. I know you will be more than fine if you just do what He wants.
I think that's all I've got tonight. Just know the church is true ok?
I love the gospel, and I'm glad I have it in my life.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
So I just got in a bad mood, and I don't know exactly why. I could complain about some things but that won't help. I think I'm looking for someone to talk to. I should pray.
I was feeling better, I totally listened to the spirit :) but now I think I'm tired....
I know the church is true. I know that God loves me. I know that Jesus is the Christ.
I'm distracted and not really feeling it tonight. But this will pass, I will feel better. Heavenly Father will continue to bless me so long as I am faithful. Everything will work out.
I do have a testimony of trusting the Lord. I know you will be more than fine if you just do what He wants.
I think that's all I've got tonight. Just know the church is true ok?
I love the gospel, and I'm glad I have it in my life.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Testimony #51: My own little miracles
Hello,
So I was just thinking about all the help I've been receiving from my Heavenly Father. Lately, Whenever I've been working on something I've found help. Whenever I've thought "You know what I want?" I would find it.
Whenever I've been struggling with something I've found support, comfort, and answers. And I haven't found these things by myself, almost every single thing that I found has come from my friends and family.
I have a brother on a mission and every time he sends an email, something always pertains to me and the situations I'm in. Whenever I talk with or hang out with one of my friends I find inspiration to do what the Lord wants me to do. Or sometimes just a little "you're loved" moment comes up.
Example? sure :)
So I was noticing one of my friends scriptures and her bookmark was a cute little note someone wrote her. I thought "how cute is that? I would love one of those." So maybe a week later or so, after templing, we were talking about the revelation we had or what we were thinking about. I can't remember exactly what I said, but it was I think about how I can get over my low self esteem. So my dear friend took it upon herself to take an old crossword puzzle and on the back wrote some lovely words to me. Guess where I keep it?
And things just keep happening like that. Yesterday, I wanted peace, I went to the temple and found peace. Usually I go wanting some sort of answer or progress, and I usually find some kind of inspiration. But yesterday, I didn't want that. In fact I wanted a break. It was part of why I've been so discouraged lately. I don't feel like I'm preparing myself enough for God's will. I keep trying to find exceptions. There is one particular issue that's nagging me. And I wanted one thing, got a no. Mope. But it keeps on coming to mind and I keep just not wanting to deal with it. I don't know what I'm feeling over it come to think of it.
I'm just in some kinda turmoil. So, yesterday, I didn't want an answer, I didn't want inspiration, I wanted peace. I found peace. :) and then gratitude for all my Father does for me. I know that I am truly loved.
I know my Heavenly Father loves me. I know He puts people in my life to help me. I know that I can do whatever He asks of me. I know that He has a plan for me. I know that the spirit is real. I know the scriptures are true. I know my Redeemer lives. I know that my Father in Heaven knows me. I know the church is true. I testify that strength can be found in all facets of the gospel. I know that President Monson is a true prophet of God. I know that the people the prophet serves with are men of God. I have a testimony of the priesthood and I know that there is a way for all of us to return to our Father in Heaven.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
ps If you have a testimony of something, why not share it eh?
I say do it :)
So I was just thinking about all the help I've been receiving from my Heavenly Father. Lately, Whenever I've been working on something I've found help. Whenever I've thought "You know what I want?" I would find it.
Whenever I've been struggling with something I've found support, comfort, and answers. And I haven't found these things by myself, almost every single thing that I found has come from my friends and family.
I have a brother on a mission and every time he sends an email, something always pertains to me and the situations I'm in. Whenever I talk with or hang out with one of my friends I find inspiration to do what the Lord wants me to do. Or sometimes just a little "you're loved" moment comes up.
Example? sure :)
So I was noticing one of my friends scriptures and her bookmark was a cute little note someone wrote her. I thought "how cute is that? I would love one of those." So maybe a week later or so, after templing, we were talking about the revelation we had or what we were thinking about. I can't remember exactly what I said, but it was I think about how I can get over my low self esteem. So my dear friend took it upon herself to take an old crossword puzzle and on the back wrote some lovely words to me. Guess where I keep it?
And things just keep happening like that. Yesterday, I wanted peace, I went to the temple and found peace. Usually I go wanting some sort of answer or progress, and I usually find some kind of inspiration. But yesterday, I didn't want that. In fact I wanted a break. It was part of why I've been so discouraged lately. I don't feel like I'm preparing myself enough for God's will. I keep trying to find exceptions. There is one particular issue that's nagging me. And I wanted one thing, got a no. Mope. But it keeps on coming to mind and I keep just not wanting to deal with it. I don't know what I'm feeling over it come to think of it.
I'm just in some kinda turmoil. So, yesterday, I didn't want an answer, I didn't want inspiration, I wanted peace. I found peace. :) and then gratitude for all my Father does for me. I know that I am truly loved.
I know my Heavenly Father loves me. I know He puts people in my life to help me. I know that I can do whatever He asks of me. I know that He has a plan for me. I know that the spirit is real. I know the scriptures are true. I know my Redeemer lives. I know that my Father in Heaven knows me. I know the church is true. I testify that strength can be found in all facets of the gospel. I know that President Monson is a true prophet of God. I know that the people the prophet serves with are men of God. I have a testimony of the priesthood and I know that there is a way for all of us to return to our Father in Heaven.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
ps If you have a testimony of something, why not share it eh?
I say do it :)
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Testimony #50: my bicentennial
Hi,
So this one is going to kind of continue on from the last testimony. So I was talking about how I would constantly ask Heavenly Father for confirmation on things that I had already gotten confirmation on. And I keep writing it and reading it and it's still confusing I think, so I will illustrate with a pretend story....
I was reading my scriptures one night and I got a prompt to go fly a kite..."fly a kite?" I said out loud "are you sure?" I was prompted to pray, and after I got over my fears that I might end up flying a kite, I knelt down and talked with my Heavenly Father. Sure enough he wanted me to fly a kite. I felt the spirit, and I was still unsure. The next day, I knew I was supposed to fly a kite, I knelt and prayed again, I felt nothing. "Few" I thought "I almost had to fly a kite, but Heavenly Father doesn't want me to anymore."
My week went by and again I was impressed to fly a kite. I prayed and found that "yes, fly a kite" was the answer. Once again, when the time came I prayed once more, (I was so afraid of that darn kite!) nothing came, I stopped. I told myself God was saying "never mind." So I pushed it to the back of my mind. I should have listened, and flew a kite.
so that's the end of my weird pretend story. Does that make sense? I get an answer and then I pray again to get the same answer.
I've realized that I need to rely on my faith more. I need to have confidence in the spirit. I need to realize that I don't need to constantly have that confirmation spirit to know that Heavenly Father wants me to do something. I can have my faith bridge the gap of my fears. If I did know exactly what Heavenly Father wanted from me and I never had anything to worry about or fear, my faith would conquer nothing. My self doubt and fears of inadequacy can be beaten by faith. Faith is action. Faith is strength. Faith is what I need.
Faith really does move mountains, even if it's one stone at a time. Faith doesn't necessarily make it easier, but faith always makes it possible. Faith gets it done :)
I have a testimony of faith and what it does to your trials. Faith conquers them :) Faith brings comforts and new challenges and progress. Faith is awesome :)
I also want to bare testimony of temples. Temples truly are a house of God. They bring such comfort and peace. I, just today, felt the power of the temples.
I bare testimony that God knows us. He knows our names and circumstances. He puts people and experiences in your life that speaks to you. He will guide you if you allow Him. He will speak to you if you listen. He will love you if you exist. Oh wait you do, He loves you. He wants the very best for you. He always wants to be a part of your life. He wants you to return to Him. He wants you to be happy. He wants to challenge you so you can understand what you're capable of. He wants you to serve and love others as He loves and serves you. He is my Father. He is your Father. He lives. Jesus Christ lives. Christ is our Savior. He died for all of us. He loves us. We can all be worthy of living once again with our Heavenly Father. We all have worth.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
So this one is going to kind of continue on from the last testimony. So I was talking about how I would constantly ask Heavenly Father for confirmation on things that I had already gotten confirmation on. And I keep writing it and reading it and it's still confusing I think, so I will illustrate with a pretend story....
I was reading my scriptures one night and I got a prompt to go fly a kite..."fly a kite?" I said out loud "are you sure?" I was prompted to pray, and after I got over my fears that I might end up flying a kite, I knelt down and talked with my Heavenly Father. Sure enough he wanted me to fly a kite. I felt the spirit, and I was still unsure. The next day, I knew I was supposed to fly a kite, I knelt and prayed again, I felt nothing. "Few" I thought "I almost had to fly a kite, but Heavenly Father doesn't want me to anymore."
My week went by and again I was impressed to fly a kite. I prayed and found that "yes, fly a kite" was the answer. Once again, when the time came I prayed once more, (I was so afraid of that darn kite!) nothing came, I stopped. I told myself God was saying "never mind." So I pushed it to the back of my mind. I should have listened, and flew a kite.
so that's the end of my weird pretend story. Does that make sense? I get an answer and then I pray again to get the same answer.
I've realized that I need to rely on my faith more. I need to have confidence in the spirit. I need to realize that I don't need to constantly have that confirmation spirit to know that Heavenly Father wants me to do something. I can have my faith bridge the gap of my fears. If I did know exactly what Heavenly Father wanted from me and I never had anything to worry about or fear, my faith would conquer nothing. My self doubt and fears of inadequacy can be beaten by faith. Faith is action. Faith is strength. Faith is what I need.
Faith really does move mountains, even if it's one stone at a time. Faith doesn't necessarily make it easier, but faith always makes it possible. Faith gets it done :)
I have a testimony of faith and what it does to your trials. Faith conquers them :) Faith brings comforts and new challenges and progress. Faith is awesome :)
I also want to bare testimony of temples. Temples truly are a house of God. They bring such comfort and peace. I, just today, felt the power of the temples.
I bare testimony that God knows us. He knows our names and circumstances. He puts people and experiences in your life that speaks to you. He will guide you if you allow Him. He will speak to you if you listen. He will love you if you exist. Oh wait you do, He loves you. He wants the very best for you. He always wants to be a part of your life. He wants you to return to Him. He wants you to be happy. He wants to challenge you so you can understand what you're capable of. He wants you to serve and love others as He loves and serves you. He is my Father. He is your Father. He lives. Jesus Christ lives. Christ is our Savior. He died for all of us. He loves us. We can all be worthy of living once again with our Heavenly Father. We all have worth.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Testimony #49: I don't need to tell you again :)
Hi,
I'm falling asleep and I hope I can get through this.....sorry I really want to make time for this.
So I was in the temple today pondering (like ya do) and whenever I have a prompting to do anything, I doubt myself. So I was thinking about what was revealed to me and I was like "i'm still doing that right?" and I don't know, I don't know. You guys, I'm pretty discouraged right now. I'm mad at myself. I am ignoring things that I shouldn't. I want to want to be where the Lord wants me. I need more faith. I need to understand that I don't understand. I've been asking ths Lord for advise on things, and aftr I recieve and answer, I pray some more.....for the same thing, so I can get another answer. And not like a different answer, like another answer of the same verdice. I need to have ore faith....I know that when I have faith in the Lord, things will fall into place
I say these things in the Name of Jesus Christ amen.
I'll try to elaborate more tomorrow...
Hi,
I'm on my lunch break right now and I'm goint to try to get through as much as I can...
So the story that I started, well do you remember my testimony about revelation? no? well read it, it was only a few days ago. If you're too lazy or want a recap...I recieved revelation, I've always been unsure of revelation when I get it, I was at church and got revelation that I understand revelation. so!...
Well yesterday was temple Tuesday and I was in the temple and I get nervous about pretty much everything. I'm trying to change that and I think it has lessened, but yea. So what I do is I pray for something, get an answer/confirmation, think about it, freak out, doubt and pray again for the same answer/confirmation. If I don't feel that same answer/confirmation that I did earlier I assume that is the Lord saying "no go." So I get another prompting some time later to do the same thing, pray, get an answer/confirmation, think about it, freak out....well I think you know where I'm going with this.
So (back to the temple) I was in the temple thinking about some stuff that I had just got a GREAT HUGE SPIRITUAL AWESOME comfirmation on Sunday night. I was already doubting and was trying to think about it. Maybe I was wrong, but I had a spirit that said "I don't need to tell you twice to know it's the right thing" and I was like "oh." So I need to work on my faith a whole bunch.....
but my break's over now, so I'll try to get the rest of this when I get home....
um....church is true :)
say that in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I'm falling asleep and I hope I can get through this.....sorry I really want to make time for this.
So I was in the temple today pondering (like ya do) and whenever I have a prompting to do anything, I doubt myself. So I was thinking about what was revealed to me and I was like "i'm still doing that right?" and I don't know, I don't know. You guys, I'm pretty discouraged right now. I'm mad at myself. I am ignoring things that I shouldn't. I want to want to be where the Lord wants me. I need more faith. I need to understand that I don't understand. I've been asking ths Lord for advise on things, and aftr I recieve and answer, I pray some more.....for the same thing, so I can get another answer. And not like a different answer, like another answer of the same verdice. I need to have ore faith....I know that when I have faith in the Lord, things will fall into place
I say these things in the Name of Jesus Christ amen.
I'll try to elaborate more tomorrow...
Hi,
I'm on my lunch break right now and I'm goint to try to get through as much as I can...
So the story that I started, well do you remember my testimony about revelation? no? well read it, it was only a few days ago. If you're too lazy or want a recap...I recieved revelation, I've always been unsure of revelation when I get it, I was at church and got revelation that I understand revelation. so!...
Well yesterday was temple Tuesday and I was in the temple and I get nervous about pretty much everything. I'm trying to change that and I think it has lessened, but yea. So what I do is I pray for something, get an answer/confirmation, think about it, freak out, doubt and pray again for the same answer/confirmation. If I don't feel that same answer/confirmation that I did earlier I assume that is the Lord saying "no go." So I get another prompting some time later to do the same thing, pray, get an answer/confirmation, think about it, freak out....well I think you know where I'm going with this.
So (back to the temple) I was in the temple thinking about some stuff that I had just got a GREAT HUGE SPIRITUAL AWESOME comfirmation on Sunday night. I was already doubting and was trying to think about it. Maybe I was wrong, but I had a spirit that said "I don't need to tell you twice to know it's the right thing" and I was like "oh." So I need to work on my faith a whole bunch.....
but my break's over now, so I'll try to get the rest of this when I get home....
um....church is true :)
say that in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Testimony #48: Missionaries
Hi,
I keep getting a little freaked out about how high the testimony count is. It doesn't seem like I've done that many. So, just an update (if y'all were worried/wondering) I've been following the promptings more and more, and I have that super great feeling of the spirit more and more. :) My heart feels super warm.
I was just thinking about missionaries....they are great. If you were/are a missionary, thank you! you are doing something that takes so much dedication, good for you. You are putting your Heavenly Father before you, that is amazing. You all inspire me. I know what your teaching is true. You stand for truth and righteousness. You guys are awesome. Missions are fantastic, and I don't know because I haven't served one, but I do know that for 2 years or a year and a half you are caring about your fellow brothers and sisters.
I have a testimony of both serving missions and the people who serve them. Missionary work is so vital, reaching out to others and letting them know that they too are loved by our Heavenly Father. I know that the people who serve their mission's diligently are blessed exponentially. I know that those experiences can not be replicated or replaced. I know that the work is good. I know that bringing others you love (or maybe people you don't know yet) to our Heavenly Father is the greatest service you can perform.
I know that if you can share the gospel, you will allow those who feel alone to feel loved. You will let the chastised feel valuable. You will let the weary feel strength. You will be showing everyone that they are loved by Heavenly Father and that He knows them. You will allow them know that they are worth the sacrifice the Savior gave to them. You realize this too ok? Everyone out there...YOU ARE WORTH WHAT THE SAVIOR SACRIFICED!!! He wouldn't have done it if you weren't. Even if it was just one soul, no one else did anything of good report with their lives except one person.....The Savior would have suffered for everyone's sins, just for that one person, just for you.
Everyone you see around you is worth that much. Everyone around you deserves to hear the gospel. They deserve that chance. They deserve that love.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
I keep getting a little freaked out about how high the testimony count is. It doesn't seem like I've done that many. So, just an update (if y'all were worried/wondering) I've been following the promptings more and more, and I have that super great feeling of the spirit more and more. :) My heart feels super warm.
I was just thinking about missionaries....they are great. If you were/are a missionary, thank you! you are doing something that takes so much dedication, good for you. You are putting your Heavenly Father before you, that is amazing. You all inspire me. I know what your teaching is true. You stand for truth and righteousness. You guys are awesome. Missions are fantastic, and I don't know because I haven't served one, but I do know that for 2 years or a year and a half you are caring about your fellow brothers and sisters.
I have a testimony of both serving missions and the people who serve them. Missionary work is so vital, reaching out to others and letting them know that they too are loved by our Heavenly Father. I know that the people who serve their mission's diligently are blessed exponentially. I know that those experiences can not be replicated or replaced. I know that the work is good. I know that bringing others you love (or maybe people you don't know yet) to our Heavenly Father is the greatest service you can perform.
I know that if you can share the gospel, you will allow those who feel alone to feel loved. You will let the chastised feel valuable. You will let the weary feel strength. You will be showing everyone that they are loved by Heavenly Father and that He knows them. You will allow them know that they are worth the sacrifice the Savior gave to them. You realize this too ok? Everyone out there...YOU ARE WORTH WHAT THE SAVIOR SACRIFICED!!! He wouldn't have done it if you weren't. Even if it was just one soul, no one else did anything of good report with their lives except one person.....The Savior would have suffered for everyone's sins, just for that one person, just for you.
Everyone you see around you is worth that much. Everyone around you deserves to hear the gospel. They deserve that chance. They deserve that love.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Testimony #47:revelation
Hi friends :)
So my computer is almost out of battery so I'm going to try and get this up before it dies :)
I have a testimony of revelation. I have a wonderful c
It died at that point haha.
Anyway, I can't remember what exactly I was saying but, I know it had something to do with revelation....haha
But I have struggled all my life with recognizing revelation. It's super hard...I never knew if it was from the Lord or if it was my own thoughts. I was never confident with it.
Well, last night I was trying to sort out some things.Things that I had already made decisions about. So when I had to rethink them, it was pretty confusing. So, after I had rethunk them. (which I say now is a word) I was like "huh?" because it was the opposite of what I had thought earlier. Then I got this thought to pray about it. And I was like "no" because if the answer was what I rethought it to be, it was really scary. But then I was like "ok" so I prayed about it, confirmed it and went to bed.
But whenever I make a decision like that, there is always a thought in the back of my mind saying it was me who changed my mind. Even though I had like that warm spirity feeling :)
So I go to church today and the talk in sacrament meeting was revelation, and I was like "cool" and I got some revelation, and that was that I have received revelation. That those feelings I felt were from God.
So that's like double revelation.
I also want to bare my testimony about following promptings of the spirit. So, I was talking to one of my super cool friends whom I love. (and I'm not sure if I used "whom" right) and I got prompted to share something very personal. Something that I had only told four people. I don't like sharing this information. I wish I didn't have this information to share. I just don't like it. but something was like "share share share!" and I was like "no no fine!" and so I told my dear friend (who rocks) and I said "I don't even know why I'm saying this" and it wasn't the most comfortable thing for me. In fact, it was wicked uncomfortable for me. I was making a face the whole time I was sharing. So I told my friend and she was super awesome and we talked a while more and she gave me advice and told me she was there if I needed anything. come to her. And it was a good experience, but I still didn't understand why I had to share that information with her.
I was embarassed and self concious about what I had told her. But, there were other things on my mind that night that took off the emphasis.
Well, I was again with my super awesome friend, and she totally opened up to me. And I know that if I hadn't shared what I did, she wouldn't have felt comfortable talking to me. That embarrassing information strengthened our friendship :) I know I can trust her with anything and still be accepted. And I hope she feels the same about me. I am SO grateful that I followed the spirit, if I hadn't I would have never have had such an awesome experience. I would never had known about what she was going through, and we wouldn't have been there to help each other through. I know it's really general but like I said, it's super personal....
But I have a strong testimony of the Holy Ghost. I have a testimony of revelation. I know we are all capable of following it and experiencing it. I know that we can find revelation when we listen to the still small voice. I know that my Redeemer lives and that He died for my sins and was resurrected. I know that He lives and I know that God lives. I know that God and Jesus Christ are rooting for us. I know that God and Christ loves each and everyone of us. I know that the atonement is real. I know the church is true. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
So my computer is almost out of battery so I'm going to try and get this up before it dies :)
I have a testimony of revelation. I have a wonderful c
It died at that point haha.
Anyway, I can't remember what exactly I was saying but, I know it had something to do with revelation....haha
But I have struggled all my life with recognizing revelation. It's super hard...I never knew if it was from the Lord or if it was my own thoughts. I was never confident with it.
Well, last night I was trying to sort out some things.Things that I had already made decisions about. So when I had to rethink them, it was pretty confusing. So, after I had rethunk them. (which I say now is a word) I was like "huh?" because it was the opposite of what I had thought earlier. Then I got this thought to pray about it. And I was like "no" because if the answer was what I rethought it to be, it was really scary. But then I was like "ok" so I prayed about it, confirmed it and went to bed.
But whenever I make a decision like that, there is always a thought in the back of my mind saying it was me who changed my mind. Even though I had like that warm spirity feeling :)
So I go to church today and the talk in sacrament meeting was revelation, and I was like "cool" and I got some revelation, and that was that I have received revelation. That those feelings I felt were from God.
So that's like double revelation.
I also want to bare my testimony about following promptings of the spirit. So, I was talking to one of my super cool friends whom I love. (and I'm not sure if I used "whom" right) and I got prompted to share something very personal. Something that I had only told four people. I don't like sharing this information. I wish I didn't have this information to share. I just don't like it. but something was like "share share share!" and I was like "no no fine!" and so I told my dear friend (who rocks) and I said "I don't even know why I'm saying this" and it wasn't the most comfortable thing for me. In fact, it was wicked uncomfortable for me. I was making a face the whole time I was sharing. So I told my friend and she was super awesome and we talked a while more and she gave me advice and told me she was there if I needed anything. come to her. And it was a good experience, but I still didn't understand why I had to share that information with her.
I was embarassed and self concious about what I had told her. But, there were other things on my mind that night that took off the emphasis.
Well, I was again with my super awesome friend, and she totally opened up to me. And I know that if I hadn't shared what I did, she wouldn't have felt comfortable talking to me. That embarrassing information strengthened our friendship :) I know I can trust her with anything and still be accepted. And I hope she feels the same about me. I am SO grateful that I followed the spirit, if I hadn't I would have never have had such an awesome experience. I would never had known about what she was going through, and we wouldn't have been there to help each other through. I know it's really general but like I said, it's super personal....
But I have a strong testimony of the Holy Ghost. I have a testimony of revelation. I know we are all capable of following it and experiencing it. I know that we can find revelation when we listen to the still small voice. I know that my Redeemer lives and that He died for my sins and was resurrected. I know that He lives and I know that God lives. I know that God and Jesus Christ are rooting for us. I know that God and Christ loves each and everyone of us. I know that the atonement is real. I know the church is true. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
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