Testimony

Here are a few thoughts from fellow church members who shared their testimony today followed by some of my own thoughts. These messages touched my heart, encouraged me, and lifted me up. I hope they do the same for you.

• God knows our problems and needs. He will clearly answer our prayers.
• One girl carries a Book of Mormon with her every day because she loves it so much that she always wants to be ready and able to share it with others who need it.
• As one man has focused on obeying the impressions of the Holy Ghost, he's found that he is more aware of the Lord's love for him.

Happiness can be found in any moment of our lives as we realize and recognize the Lord's blessings. I've been praying to feel the Lord's love and see His hand in my life. I know that the Lord hears and answers our prayers because of the following:

• Immediately following such a request, I opened a book I've rarely read which discussed this very topic. I was reminded of some unique ways that the Lord is involved in my life. Because of this experience, I know God heard and answered this prayer.
• When I was in college, I found that I was short $1,000. A bishop told me that when he returned from his mission, he also found himself struggling to support his family. He got on his knees and told the Lord he had done all he could to faithfully serve him, including on his mission. He requested the Lord's help. I felt that I needed similar help and decided to try it out. I got on my knees and noted I had faithfully served the Lord and paid my tithing. I told him of my needs. The next day in class we recieved a presentation about how to obtain scholarships, and the presenter commented that many scholarships often went unclaimed. I immediately applied, and on Friday of the day I needed the money I received a one thousand dollar check in the mail.
• I was blessed in high school with good friends, who carried me a bit until I was spiritually strong enough to stand on my own.
• I have felt the love of the Lord in moments when I quiet my soul and listen for His words. I don't always understand what those feelings mean, but I do my best to follow them and believe that I then receive more encouragement and affirmations from the Lord as I do so.
• I was reminded the other day that it's a great blessing to know that our families can be together. I understand why I am here on earth. As I read the Book of Mormon, I receive peace and direction guiding me in my life.

I love the Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ. I have felt their love for me. They love you, too, and I hope that you feel that as well.