Joseph asked me to share my testimony months ago. I was trying to think of a great testimony I had or waiting until my testimony was put through something to grow. I kept putting off sharing my testimony. It made me realize recently that my testimony doesn't have to be grand. It doesn't have to be impacted by an event of growth to be shared. I leave today a simple testimony. A testimony of knowing this gospel is true. A testimony of knowing Christ died for each and every one of us and through His Atonement, we all can find peace through our day to day, and through our trial to trial. A testimony that Joseph Smith was called of God and restored the true church with the proper authority. A testimony of the Book of Mormon and it's truth. A testimony that God loves us. He loves each and every one of us. I know that, and all these other things I've shared to be true. This church is a wonderful place full of people trying to become more like Christ. Sometimes we offend, sometimes we hurt others, but that is the people, not the gospel. I hope that today if you are struggling with your testimony you remember that people are imperfect, but God isn't. Sometimes sitting and being in church is a hard place to be, but remember that God is happy you are there. He is glad to see you want to build a stronger relationship with Him. May your testimony be reliant on God and the Gospel. These things I humbly share with you, in the sacred and holy name, Jesus Christ, Amen.
Julia
Utah