I must admit that I always wondered at those whose testimonies of the Gospel were so sure that they never had any questions. I wondered how they could be so sure when I had so many questions, so many doubts. I have learned a lot about myself over the years. My head and my heart have been dueling for too long a time. I now have the courage to follow my heart. My questions are all in a box waiting until I can ask the Master. Maybe by then they won't seem so important.
In the meantime, I do know what things strengthen me. Those are all in this poem. I try to live by them everyday. I testify that they do make a difference in our lives if we do them for the right reasons. When I read and study and pray and serve with the intent to grow closer to the Lord, I find myself feeling his presence in my life. When I live the Gospel as best as I can, I feel His love. When I stop trying to tell Him how things should be and instead listen to His guidance, my life goes better.
Not everyone struggles as I have. But I want any who do to know, that I no longer struggle. I am humble enough now to just follow the Savior. And He has let me know in very real ways that He loves me.
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