The Scriptures

I have been thinking lately. As I have been studying the scriptures this year, especially the New Testament and the Book of Mormon, I have really discovered things I had no idea about. There have been verses or phrases as I read that just, strike me in a way they never have before. In Seminary we are studying the New Testament. Our teacher, Sister MacDonald, has such a strong testimony of it. In stead of teaching us what happened, she has us think about what Jesus said and what he did. She asks us how we can emulate that in our lives and what it means. It has really been an eye opener for me. In my personal studies I have been reading the Book of Mormon as well as the New Testament. It is amazing how the Bible and the Book of Mormon complement each other. They are bother totally focused on the Lord and they even quote one another! Nephi was such an amazing man. He had incredible faith and everything. I hope I can become like that. Jesus was truly amazing and wonderful and everything else. He had such perfect love for everyone. I love reading about his acts of kindness and love. I am so thankful that he died for me. I am so thankful that because of the atonement I will be able to see my Dad again. I know that I am a daughter of God and he loves me and everyone unconditionally. I know he will always answer my prayers. I know Jesus was the ultimate example and my Savior and I hope to be worthy of that. I know that the Holy Ghost will never guide me wrong, he will always help me. I know that if I do my part and trust in the Lord and obey Him everything will be fine. I know that everyone is my brother or sister and I need to treat them as such. I know Jesus and Heavenly Father live. I know that the Word of Wisdom is true doctrine and that is not a constraint but a way to stay free. I love being myself and I know that my family and friends and Heavenly Father and Jesus love me loving to be myself. I know that the Young Women's program is a wonderful thing for girls and that it can change lives for the better. The Personal Progress program is divine insperation from God. I know the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are led by God. I know that Thomas S. Monson is the prophet. I know that The church leaders love everyone. I know the missionaries are led by God and that missionary work is a divine work. I have a testimony of tithing, that it is a commandment and that it brings joy when paid. I know the temple is the House of the lord and the ordinances performed there are true ordinances. I know that the Plan of Salvation is a true plan created for us by a loving Heavenly Father. I know I will see my Dad and dead family members again. I know that I will live forever. I know that death is only temporary. I know that Jesus will come again. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true gospel. I know it is the only complete gospel on this earth and that it is God's church. I know this with all my heart and soul because God has answered my prayers and confirmed this. I love this gospel and I love the freedom and happiness it brings. I love knowing who I ma, where I come from and where I am going. I love having a Father in Heaven who loved me and I love Him. I will be a witness of Him in all places, all things, and in all times. I try to be better everyday. I will live my life for Him.