Our lesson today in Relief Society was on the Precious Gift of Testimony. Our teacher started by sharing a personal experience of being sealed to her family when she was six years old. She said it was such a special experience being within the walls of the temple and it was the first time she remembers recognizing the Spirit. That experience started her personal testimony.
Our testimonies are a precious gift that is given to us through the Spirit. To keep them strong, we must daily nourish them by praying, reading our scriptures, serving and being obedient to all God’s commandments. Each member’s personal testimony is the great strength of the Church. It is worth any effort it might take to keep it strong. It will be a strength to us in times of need and help us make choices that will lead us closer to God.
When we have a testimony, it causes each one of us to act; to obey God’s commandments. Some of those actions will be very small and may seem insignificant, but when we act because of our testimony it will bring changes for the better in our lives. This will not only make us worthy before God, it will also bring a peace into our lives that we cannot otherwise experience.
When we share our testimonies with others, we are sharing what we have found to be true. President Hinckley said it is powerful to share our testimonies because, “when one says, ‘I know,’ there can be no further argument…” It is a great way to share the Gospel in a non-contentious way, even if our testimony is not accepted.
The testimony of each member of the church is what unites us around the world. President Hinckley explained that although we live in many different locations and speak many languages, we are one because we know “that Jesus is our Redeemer, who stands at the head of this Church which carries His name. We know that Joseph Smith was a prophet…We know that the priesthood was restored…We know that the Book of Mormon is a true testament of the reality and divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ.” These powerful truths change lives one person at a time and help us find peace and happiness.
No comments:
Post a Comment