I know Christ lives and loves us. Sometimes it is hard to imagine that someone can love you that much, you know? But he does. Just think about it for a second and it will blow your mind. He volunteered to take on YOUR sins. He willingly felt all the pain there has ever been in the world just because he loves us and wants us to live with him again. He is with us. He knows us. He understands how we are feeling. I wish I didn't let him down so much. But I am going to try to be better. And I am going to try to get to know him better. I don't know him as well as I should. But he knows me.
I also know that we need to have faith in him and his timing. It is hard for us to see the whole picture a lot of the time but he sees EVERYTHING. He won't lead you astray. Trust in him and love him. It is really hard sometimes. Just pray for patience and peace. It will come. I am a firm believer that things always have a way of working themselves out. Not always the way we planned or hoped they would. It is usually better than we could have imagined.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is true. I don't understand or comprehend everything about it but I know it is true. And I am so grateful for it. I would be lost without it.
Prayer is real. Heavenly Father is listening to you. Talk to him. He is waiting. I have to remind myself that.
We have a living prophet. He guides and directs us. Listen to him. Sustain him and love him.
Life is hard, but through the gospel we can overcome anything. If I am ever having a hard time please remind me of that.
I love the gospel, I love Christ, and I love all of you. If anyone ever needs anything, or just wants someone to listen please come to me. I love talking to people. It is one of my favorite things to do. Keep your faith. And just keep having hope. Life is hard sometimes but it is also wonderful! And remember
"Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith"
-President Thomas S. Monson
you are the greatest melanie. you had me in tears because it is so evident how much you truly believe every word you just said. thank you for being the person you and are always sharing your sweet spirit with me and making me want to be a better person! i love you melly!!!
ReplyDeletesee... i told you you were amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou are genuine in all that you do and it makes me trust you, if that makes sense. You're a beautiful writer and your testimony is a comfort to me! Thanks for being an example, Mel. I love you!
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