1.11.2009

I love Sundays


"I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. I know who I am, I know God's plan, I'll follow Him in faith ". Those are words from a song I learned at my church when I was a little girl. Today I was again reminded, as I am every time I go to church, read my scriptures, or listen to the revelation of a modern day prophet that my life has a purpose. I know where I came from, I know why I am here and I know where I would like to go when I leave this life. I am thankful for the prophets of old that teach us principles that continue to help us today. I am thankful for the prophet, Joseph Smith, who had courage to witness to others that he had seen God the Father and His Son appear to Him. I don't know if I would have the same strength he did to suffer through what happened to him and his family as a result of his exerience. I am thankful for modern day prophets that continue to receive revelation from our Heavenly Father and give us direction and guidance to help make our lives enriched as the world falls apart around us. I am thankful that I can have a personal relationship with my Savior through prayer. I am thankful for the gift of the Holy Ghost that helps me make wiser decisions in my life as a woman, a wife, a mother, a daughter and a friend. I am forever thankful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I have made mistakes that I have been forgiven for. I continue to make mistakes that I will continue to be forgiven for if I partake of the sacrifice that was made for me- made for all of us. I love Sundays- especially when the Lord blesses my children to be quiet enough for me to hear the lessons from inspired teachers. I belong to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. How did I get to be so lucky? This is my testimony and I couldn't keep it to myself today. Happy Sunday.

3 comments:

Heidi said...

Thanks Natalie - I loved that!

Becky said...

Thanks for your beautiful testimony Nat.

Lacy said...

What a great testimony- thank you for sharing it!