I am compelled to write about LDS General Conference this last weekend. I keep telling myself that no one wants to read what I have to say, however the thought keeps popping into my head. So, I write...I loved, loved the spirit and message of our Prophet and leaders this past weekend. I have a renewed faith and a renewed WANT to be better. I loved President Monson's closing remarks hoping that each of us are a little better after these 2 days. I am a little better. I pray each day to be a little better and every six months I get a kick in the booty to really push me in that "better" direction. All of the speakers were amazing and had things to say just for me. However, can I take a moment to write about Elder Holland. Now I know I shouldn't have favorites in children or Apostles, but Elder Holland has long been my favorite. I was in tears with him as he spoke from his heart his testimony of the Book of Mormon. WOW!!! It was amazing. No evil man could ever write this book and no good man ever would without the inspiration from God. Joseph Smith did see what he said he saw. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are two separate beings that appeared to Joseph Smith to restore Christ's true church on the earth. Joseph Smith did translate the Book of Mormon by the power of God. I too have a testimony of the Book of Mormon. I have a renewed want to be better at reading from its pages daily. I know it will make my life better and more joyful. I know it will help me be a better mother and wife. Good things come from God and the Book of Mormon is one of the best things I can think of.
I am so happy to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I know this church is true. It's as simple as that. Because I know, I must work to keep this testimony strong and always be willing to share it with others.
4 comments:
Thank you for your testimony! I just love conference weekend and it does give me that extra push to try harder.
I love conference weekend! I loved your post. I didn't get to hear all of the conference talks because of my crazy kids, but I have it on DVR for when I have a quiet moment.
By the way...we apparently chose the same background...I thought about changing mine, but then decided it's too much work. Plus, I like it. So for a while, those who know us both will have to deal with it. :)
Great post Crystal! It's important to follow what you are feeling. Who knows who reads your blog out there that needed to hear exactly what you just bore your testimony on. I loved conference too. We are so blessed to know about the gospel while we're here on earth.
Dude. Crystal. I LOVED that post. The Book of Mormon is true!
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