Jesus Christ my Savior
i used to be really good about sharing my testimony; anytime, anywhere, how ever i wanted to show it off, i used to be really proud of my growing testimony, where i've come from, and where i was reaching to. i've noticed that i've grown out of that somewhat.
but tonight, i feel extra grateful for my savior.
the last couple of days, i've felt down and sad, and although today has not been any different; after my institute class; my heart has been extremely heavy in gratitude, love and peace.
2 Nephi 4:26 "in so much mercy, why should my heart weep and my soul linger in the valley of sorrow, and my flesh waste away, and my strength slacken, because of mine afflictions?"
this really taught me that, i am wasting so much by sitting here being sad, for no reason. and even if there were a reason, i should and need to be using the atonement of Jesus Christ. There is no reason that my heart shall weep in sorrow, and that my strength should be weakened. i think, if anything, my afflictions will make me stronger; but only if i allow them to.
2 Nephi 4:30 "rejoice, o my heart and cry unto the Lord,"
i think that this scripture describes things perfectly. showing that our Father in Heaven, is asking us to cry unto him, that he might hear our personal sorrows and pains, so that he may comfort us, or help us.
in first Nephi; we learn that Lehi (the father of Nephi) sees beyond his families earthly happiness, he saw the eternal perspective. so he chose to take away their immediate happiness, (by leaving behind their riches so that they could live in the wilderness, as the Lord had commanded them to do. This shows a Christ like love; having the desire to give your family eternal happiness, rather just immediate happiness.
in my own life, i think this teaches me that, the sorrows i am feeling, the trials that i am facing lately, they are only temporary, and that beyond those, there is an eternal happiness, that will come from continuing on the righteous path.
my testimony tonight is,
that i know my Savior Jesus Christ not only lived, but lives, that he suffered and died for me, and my sins. I know that my Savior Jesus Christ suffered, went to the deepest low that nobody else could have gone, and while he knelt in the garden of gethsemane, he thought of me specifically. And even after going through those sorrows, pains and afflictions, for me, he still thinks of me constantly, after suffering for me, he is still serving me; each day, and each second. he serves me in my happy moments, in my sad moments, in my strong moments and in my weak moments. my savior Jesus Christ serves me, beyond going below the depths of sacrifice. I know that, through Jesus Christ, i can succeed, i can grown, and i can learn. Through my savior, i am capable of perfecting my imperfections, i am capable of becoming better, and shaving off the layers to become more like my savior. I know that my Heavenly Father, and Savior Jesus Christ love me, with all of their might. I know that they are my kings, and my gracious and merciful, powerful Gods. I know that the only eternal happiness comes through them. That the light that shines forth to the world, is from Jesus Christ; the son of God. I know that this church is true, and i love it with all of my soul. I'm so grateful for each and every day of the last two years, knowing that i had a loving father in heaven cheering for me, and wishing me the best that i can do.
but tonight, i feel extra grateful for my savior.
the last couple of days, i've felt down and sad, and although today has not been any different; after my institute class; my heart has been extremely heavy in gratitude, love and peace.
2 Nephi 4:26 "in so much mercy, why should my heart weep and my soul linger in the valley of sorrow, and my flesh waste away, and my strength slacken, because of mine afflictions?"
this really taught me that, i am wasting so much by sitting here being sad, for no reason. and even if there were a reason, i should and need to be using the atonement of Jesus Christ. There is no reason that my heart shall weep in sorrow, and that my strength should be weakened. i think, if anything, my afflictions will make me stronger; but only if i allow them to.
2 Nephi 4:30 "rejoice, o my heart and cry unto the Lord,"
i think that this scripture describes things perfectly. showing that our Father in Heaven, is asking us to cry unto him, that he might hear our personal sorrows and pains, so that he may comfort us, or help us.
in first Nephi; we learn that Lehi (the father of Nephi) sees beyond his families earthly happiness, he saw the eternal perspective. so he chose to take away their immediate happiness, (by leaving behind their riches so that they could live in the wilderness, as the Lord had commanded them to do. This shows a Christ like love; having the desire to give your family eternal happiness, rather just immediate happiness.
in my own life, i think this teaches me that, the sorrows i am feeling, the trials that i am facing lately, they are only temporary, and that beyond those, there is an eternal happiness, that will come from continuing on the righteous path.
my testimony tonight is,
that i know my Savior Jesus Christ not only lived, but lives, that he suffered and died for me, and my sins. I know that my Savior Jesus Christ suffered, went to the deepest low that nobody else could have gone, and while he knelt in the garden of gethsemane, he thought of me specifically. And even after going through those sorrows, pains and afflictions, for me, he still thinks of me constantly, after suffering for me, he is still serving me; each day, and each second. he serves me in my happy moments, in my sad moments, in my strong moments and in my weak moments. my savior Jesus Christ serves me, beyond going below the depths of sacrifice. I know that, through Jesus Christ, i can succeed, i can grown, and i can learn. Through my savior, i am capable of perfecting my imperfections, i am capable of becoming better, and shaving off the layers to become more like my savior. I know that my Heavenly Father, and Savior Jesus Christ love me, with all of their might. I know that they are my kings, and my gracious and merciful, powerful Gods. I know that the only eternal happiness comes through them. That the light that shines forth to the world, is from Jesus Christ; the son of God. I know that this church is true, and i love it with all of my soul. I'm so grateful for each and every day of the last two years, knowing that i had a loving father in heaven cheering for me, and wishing me the best that i can do.
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