He Lives

As I was reading the scriptures this week I was reminded of the importance of testifying of Christ. In the very end of the Book of Mormon Moroni gives some powerful council on prayer, faith, and Christ's hand in our lives. 

I noticed an inspiring parallel between verses 26 and 31 in chapter 7 of Moroni as shown below.

 

 

The very essence of the Bible and the Book of Mormon is to testify of Christ. We come to better know Him as we read about Him and feel of His love and influence in our lives.

In a unique way through these verses I learned more about the Savior and the importance of sharing our testimony of Him. "As surely as Christ lives...bear testimony of Him."

For this weeks blog I just wanted to share my simple testimony, yet something I cherish above everything, of the Savior Jesus Christ.

I know that our Savior, Jesus Christ lives. I know that He left what was comfortable, and what was easy, to provide a way for us to find happiness in this life and in the world to come. The sweetest joys I have felt are because of Him. I know that nothing in His life was easy, yet He walked the long, painful roads because of His unfailing love for us. When we think no one understands, He does. I know His faith is perfect, and that perfect faith carried Him through the Atonement. I know that His love is real. It is something that I cannot fully comprehend or explain, yet it is ever present in my life. At times when I feel undeserving, or unworthy, He reminds me that He completed the Atonement for me...and He completed it for you. I know that He knows us like the back of His hand because he has "engraven us upon the palms of His hands." (Isaiah 49:16) I have felt Him lift me up. At times when I have felt alone I have felt His arms wrapped around me. I cannot deny His influence in my life. It is too great, too powerful, too incredible, and too perfect. "Oh it is wonderful that He should care for me enough to die for me. Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D-tGqIWMU8). Our Savior lives. That simple truth brings me all the joy in the world. How grateful I am for that.  

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I would encourage you to share your testimony of Him this week. Maybe there is someone out there who needs it.

Also here's one of my favorite Mormon Messages! Please watch if you have a few minutes it is incredible!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S3TI4bYerU