I can count on one hand how many times I've braved the walk to the pulpit on fast Sunday. I always get that warmth pounding inside my chest but I attain public speaking disabilities. The most severe case ever discovered. Okay I'm not that bad. But I just can't rock those red flushed cheeks and I'm not a cute crier!
I distinctly remember asking my mom what a testimony was when I was little. Where could I buy one? Does it have to be written in permanent ink? Will it be graded and checked for grammatical errors? Little did I know that my testimony existed in that one place that gets warm and starts pounding when the spirit testifies of the truthfulness of The Gospel. My heart.
The greatest thing about The Gospel of Jesus Christ is that you never stop learning, hence the constant edification and strengthening of our testimonies with every spiritual encounter. I am so grateful for the diligence Heavenly Father has with each of his children to constantly edify us and prepare us to enter into His kingdom. I'm thankful for the atonement of Jesus Christ and its power to change souls and help us along our journey to find everlasting joy. I am thankful for each unique testimony attained by others so that they can share and inspire. How great are those who share to bring forth the spirit of Christ. Our testimonies are what furthers the work of God here in the latter days. It is our responsibility to teach, and inspire and be ever so humble so the spirit can dwell with us and those around us. I'm thankful for the testimonies of my family members. It is such a calming and joyous feeling knowing that my brothers and sisters are striving together in faithfulness to attain membership in the Celestial Kingdom. I'm thankful for our journeys that strengthened us individuals and as a family. I will never cease to thank God for his hand in our lives and the change he brought upon all of us so that we could experience JOY here on earth! Heavenly Father is always willing to comfort us, calm us, reassure us, edify us, teach us, strengthen us, change us, prompt us, direct us, put his arms around us, love us, IF WE LET HIM! His arms are always stretched out waiting for us to call upon His name in faithfulness, humbleness and sincerity. Through those actions we gain our testimonies and become edified servants of God. Pray often so that we can come to know our Savior and Heavenly Father. The greatest accomplishments were done under the influence of the Holy Ghost so always strive to have the spirit with you! I love Heavenly Father, my Savior Jesus Christ, and the plan of salvation! I'm thankful for eternal families and Temples! I'm thankful for the diligence and faithfulness of Joseph Smith! Because of him we have the fullness of The Gospel! The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the foundation of my life. With His doctrine I find joy in this life and know that in the life to come I can have eternal happiness! I'm thankful for missionary work! Missionaries are doing such an important work by bringing others to know of Christ and His plan for them! I'm thankful for His spirit. It has gotten me through tough times. I'm thankful for his arms around me when I need Him most. I love my Heavenly Father so much! I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow in the Gospel and I will strive to know my Heavenly Father and Savior more and more each day!
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