When I was younger, I made some big sacrifices. I stayed home with my family every Sunday while my friends ran around the neighborhood together, I shared my favorite toys with my younger sister, and once a month I even had to go without a few meals. These sacrifices required a lot of self discipline, and sometimes even seemed impossible to make. Because I was young, my focus was on how hard the tasks in front of me were, rather than how they were strengthening my faith in the Lord and leading me one step closer to Him.
During Christ’s mortal life, he did everything for us. He taught people truth and was a perfect example for us to follow. When I think back on what seemed like the biggest sacrifices I could make, I can’t help but appreciate how much more significant Christ’s sacrifices were. He experienced every struggle, every heartache, and every grief of ours, so that we can be free and return to our Heavenly Father. He did that all for us.
When I follow Christ’s teachings, I feel a deeper happiness than any other worldly satisfaction can provide. My life is better, my relationships are stronger, and my trials seem less challenging when I adopt Christ-like attributes.
Olivia
Portland, Oregon