I know that the atonement of Jesus Christ helps us when we experience hard things. The gospel of Jesus Christ provides the ultimate source for happiness. The book of mormon is true and can lead us to making good choices. Joseph Smith was a prophet and built the foundations for the church. The plan of salvation is for everyone and we can live with God again.
Amber
Taylor, Utah
I appreciate about true living church. The Lord never leave me alone. I feel his love. He care about me. I hope family can be together. I tell my self continue to be faithful and continue to be having the miracles. The Holy Spirit will be guiding me. I am so proud to know I am a child of God!
Bopha
Takhmau, Cambodia
Testimonies are special witness of what we know to be true. I have a firm testimony that heavenly father is the center of my focus. Jesus Christ is a "prophet" our saviour and redeemer he came as an ordinary man he served fulfilled all righteousness and gain victory over the grave, he live and because lives we are sure of that gift to have eternal life. I have a strong witness that heavenly father was directing those of the old through revelation unto this time and personally we can receive our own revelation through prayers, obedience to his commandment, taking time to ponder scripture studies we seek to have our own personal revelation I know with no doubt that the Book of Mormon answers questions of the soul and draws a man closer to the lord by abiding by its precepts and the church is true because it has all saving ordinances that will help us to return to our father in heaven I testify that gathering the house of Israel is a soul responsibility which I am part of.
Joyce
Sierra Leone
I know that Jesus Christ lives. I love the Book of Mormon. Families can be together forever and God loves me no matter what. Life is a growing process, but when centered around correct principles and the Doctrine of Christ, I'll always be headed in the right direction. And you can be too.
Zach
Utah County, Utah
I believe in a God who wants to communicate with His children, who loves them and personally knows and loves me. I believe that Jesus Christ truly came to earth to suffer for our sins, and to triumph over sin and death. Jesus Christ acted completely out of love for us and for Heavenly Father, and I believe that as we emulate His example, and put effort forth in learning about Him and what He did, we will become truly happy.
Madeleine
Logan, Utah
I'm so grateful for the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is such a blessing to have in my life and provides true joy and stability for me. I know we truly have a Father in Heaven that hears us and listens to our prayers & is always there to talk to in times of need. I know as we strive to communicate with Him in prayer and develop a true relationship with Him that we'll be able to feel His presence. I know he truly sent his son Jesus Christ to become our Savior. I can truly testify that Jesus Christ is the master healer & is always there with his hand outstretched, we just have to make the effort to reach out to him so He can heal us. He's truly changed my life and I've seen Him change many others lives as they've come unto Him. I'm so grateful for Him & my Heavenly Father. I know Joseph Smith was called to restore this Gospel of peace and hope to the earth in these last days where the true Gospel of Jesus Christ is so desperately needed. I know this because of the evidence that we have of the Book of Mormon. I'm serving as a missionary right now and its amazing how simple the message of the restoration can be sometimes. The Book of Mormon is truly evidence that Christ's church has been restored. If you read the words of Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon with an open heart, you cannot deny the amazing Spirit that comes from reading the words of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I know Russell M. Nelson is our modern day prophet who leads us and guides us truly at the head of Christ's church. As we listen to him and follow his guidance we will always be safe. I love this church & and I know its true. It brings me true joy! It's amazing! I know the message I'm sharing right now as a missionary will continue to be shared until Jesus Christ comes again. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ amen!
James
Dallas, Texas
I feel like there have been many times in my life where I was not sure of the path the Lord wanted me to take. However, as I have taken what I believe to be a good action after studying out in my mind what I feel will be good for me and those around me, it always has turned out to be good. If it won't turn out good in the end, the Lord will stop us. We just need to make sure we are able to hear the Spirit and choose to hear the Spirit. I'm sure I will still have many times to come where the path won't be clear. But, I know that if I choose to trust the Lord and make progressive action, the Lord will guide me to where He needs me to be.
Chase
Sandy, Utah
There is a God. He is my Father. My relationship with Him has become stronger as I have made an effort to come to know him. Through heartfelt prayer, I have been able to talk with Him. Not just to Him, but with Him. During moments in my life when I felt great or in moments when I felt hopeless, my Father in Heaven has provided me with the counsel and comfort that I needed in each unique situation.
In my efforts to get to know His Son, I have learned and am still learning the depth of my Father's love. As I have studied the words of prophets, who have seen Christ face to face, I have come to know the Son, who is one with the Father. As I have sought a greater understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, I have begun to comprehend what John means when he said that God "loved the world".
While I have not seen the Father or the Son, I have felt the Holy Ghost, their messenger to us. The Holy Spirit has confirmed and continues to confirm both temporal and spiritual truths. The joy and warmth that radiates from the Spirit has provided a foundation for my belief in my Savior Jesus Christ.
Finally, as I have made a purposeful effort to strive to be like the Savior, I have come to know Him and the Father. By loving my neighbor, I have felt the love that my Father in Heaven and His Only Begotten Son have for me. I do not fear, because I know that Deity is near. God has used me to bless others. God has also used others to bless me. He is still very much involved not with our world, but with our lives. He cares for you just as much as He cares for me. I love Him. I love the Savior Jesus Christ. My Redeemer. Our Advocate with the Father. The promised Messiah of antiquity. He lives. I know that without a doubt.
David
San Antonio, Texas
I know that Jesus Christ is my saviour and your saviour. He died on the cross so that he can help us go through the trials of our lives knowing that we are not alone. I know that he is walking right beside every single one of his brothers and sisters at all times. I know that he felt everything that we experience in this life when he was suffering in the garden of gethsemane and on the cross.
I know that God lives that he is aware of us and that he has a perfect plan for us. He loves us unconditionally. I know that God has an individual plan for each and every one of us. His plan is perfect and what I mean by that is not that we won’t experience hard times but that he will be with us every step of the way and that we will be able to grow a lot from those hard experiences. The is no coincidences in his plan but that everything happens for a reason and even through we might not see it at the moment we will be able to look back and be thankful for the things that he has put on our path and the things that we were able to learn because of them. I know that at times the things god puts on our path might seem impossible to overcome but I know that he is always with us and is helping along the way. God gives no commands unto the children of man save it be that he shall provide a way for them to accomplish them, it’s the same with the trials And tribulations that we all face in life. No matter what you are going through the saviour and his teaching the gospel will help you. I know that we are never alone. I know that we have a loving Father in heaven.
En el nombre de Jesucristo Amen.
Klara
Leicester, United Kingdom
Hi! I would like to share my testimony that God loves us. He gave His only begotten son so that we could also experience joy if we choose to repent. I'm grateful to the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I learned that the Atonement not only cover overcoming sins but also but also our pains, sicknesses, inadequacies, and weaknesses. I'm grateful that I can still have hope even in these troubling times because of Him. He is the epitome of Hope. For those people that are struggling out there, I just want to let you know that we could still hope in good days to come. Because He is there, He is real, He still guides his children and just like what Elder Uchtforf said "Please understand that what you see and experience now is not what forever will be". I know that Heavenly Father loves us. He is waiting to embrace us with His loving arms if we choose Him. I'm grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm grateful for His church. I'm grateful for His love. I'm grateful that He is there when I need his help and comfort. I love thee Heavenly Father and our savior Jesus Christ. And I share these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Kobi
Philippines
Jesus Christ is the one I've held onto during my most difficult times, including these days in 2020. I've had some very dark days this year and during those times I remember that Christ has experienced what I'm going through. He lived on this earth. He atoned for each of us individually in The Garden of Gethsemane. He died for us and was resurrected and conquered death. Whatever I'm facing or whatever you are facing he has experienced and conquered. And he will carry you through the hard times like he's carried me.
Keslee
Pleasant Grove, Utah
I’ve struggled a lot to develop a testimony that is my own, and although I still have ups and downs in my beliefs and I have a long road ahead of me to be the best disciple of Christ that I possibly can be, I will never doubt the presence of the Lord’s hand in my life. I have seen time and time again how Heavenly Father has put certain people in my life, put me in certain places at certain times, or just answered a prayer that seemed insignificant at the time, but has changed the path of my life. I know that Heavenly Father loves each and every one of us individually and that we are His children. And I know that He loves us unconditionally.
Allison
Meridian, Idaho
There is many scriptures that has had a personal effect on my life. One of the more important ones is Proverbs 3:5-6. It is about trusting in the Lord, there have been times in my life that I needed that reminder. It has been when I feel as though life it out of control, the scripture reminds me to rely on my savior.
Allyssa
Utah
1 John 4:7-10 has helped me focus on one of the most important things we can do as disciples of Christ; love others and love God. I’ve found that as I do these two things that everything else comes relatively easy. And as we love others, they also feel the love of God, alerting them to become more converted themselves as well.
Sterling
Orem, Utah
Sé que Cristo es mi hermano mayor, sé que Dios me guía en todas las cosas, se que Dios creo todas las cosas que podemos ver y sentir, Dios ama a todos sus hijos, se que el libro de mormón y las escrituras nos pueden hablar al corazón, se que toda persona que pregunta a Dios puede obtener respuestas a sus oraciones. Amo el evangelio de Jesucristo porque es para nuestra felicidad y se que estas cosas que escribo son verdaderas porque he Dios me las ha hecho saber y se que cualquier persona que quiera saberlo, lo sabrá también en su corazón. En el nombre de Jesucristo, amen
Francisca
Concepción, Chile
I know that Christ is my older brother, I know that God guides me in all things, I know that God created all things that we can see and feel, God loves all his children, I know that the Book of Mormon and the scriptures can speak to my heart, I know that every person who asks God can get his prayers answered. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ because it is for our happiness and I know that these things that I write are true because God has made them known to me and I know that anyone who wants to know it will also know it in their heart. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen
There are few things in this world that we can know with certainty but throughout my life I have found several things that I know to be true, I know that there is a God, who loves us and cares for us. I know that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to come and not only teach us the way but also to help us along it. I know that we can learn more about this path God has for us through his prophets in times of old but also now. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that Joseph Smith really was called of God to restore the Church of Jesus Christ back to the Earth. I love this gospel with all my heart, and I know that it truly is the way back home to our Heavenly Father. I know all these things and many more to be true and I say them in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eliza
Olympia, Washington
I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I also know that if it wasn’t for Joseph Smith we would not have The Book of Mormon of this church today. I know the Heavenly Father sent his son to die for is. I know that Jesus Christ was his son. I love that we have this church. One of my favorite parts of this church is that families can be together forever.
Kaitlyn
Rapid City, South Dakota
Yo sé que la iglesia es verdadera, que el profeta recibe revelaciones para estos tiempos. Tengo un gran testimonio del ayuno y la oración que fueron fundamental para vencer cualquier obstáculo. También sé que el señor no nos da pruebas que no podamos soportar. Todo esto lo dejo en nombre de nuestro señor Jesucristo.
Amén
Beatriz
Huánuco, Peru
I know that the church is true, that the prophet receives revelations for these times. I have a great testimony of fasting and prayer that they are essential to overcome any obstacle. I also know that the Lord does not give us trials that we cannot bear. All this I leave in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ Amen
I have struggled with understanding why there are discrepancies between the Book of Mormon and the Bible. I was raised being taught that the Bible had errors due to being translated multiple times and that the Book of Mormon filled in and clarified truths and doctrines that were lost from the Bible. I still believe that. I also believed that because the Book of Mormon is true that the Lord would help me defend it. I still believe that as well, however I did not realize that He would help me defend it as His word, but that didn’t mean that I would defend it by possessing and supplying all the answers to every doubter. Things became particularly difficult for me when I was serving my mission. I came across a lot of situations where I was able to answer people’s doubts and questions, but I also came across a lot of situations where I did not have a solid answer. That bothered me. What bothered me more was the fact that I was bothered. You see, I felt that unwavering faith meant that I had to be completely fine without having all the answers. And I wasn’t. It was hard to not have all the answers. I learned a lot about the importance of addressing the questions and the doubts that you have- even if the answer is, “I know, just trust Me.” I also found a very comforting concept in a talk one day. It suggested that the Lord intentionally left holes in our understanding of the gospel and the Book of Mormon. We don’t have all the facts. He does not give us a complete understanding because then we would have no need for faith. That begs the question, why does God care if we have faith? Isn’t it the same if we struggle and eventually find out the answer verses just knowing the answer to begin with? (Keeping in mind once again that the answer may be, “I know, just trust Me.”) Though the end result is similar, the means to get there is entirely different and crucial. God cares about growth, right? I mean, that’s literally why we’re here. God would not cheat us out of a growing experience. Ever. He loves us, so He makes us reach and stretch and grow. I am so grateful that we don’t have all the answers about the Book of Mormon and the Bible. The process that I go through the hash out my questions with God and through studying the scriptures is priceless. I would not trade it for anything. Not even for all the answers.
Alyssa
Minnesota
Hi I’m Randi, I’m just a country girl from a small farming community in Montana. Today I would like to share how the Restored Gospel has helped me in my life over the past year since I joined the church. When I first joined the church last year I had no idea how much my life was about to change. The Savior is always waiting for us, he’s waiting to help, but that requires strength to ask for help. I often feel less than unworthy of the Atonement. As I learn about the Atonement it helps me realize that I am a Child Of God, and that I was created in his image. One of the things about anxiety is that I often feel stressed out, and I have learned that Heavenly Father loves us and that he gives me the strength to do the hard things, and that when I focus on the Savior I am truly happy. I have learned that when I am forgiven by the Savior, I am enough, I don’t have to be something I’m not. When I first joined the church I remember my Bishop encouraging me to pray and to ask Heavenly Father to help me see myself through his eyes. I suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and some major anxiety and depression. It's something I've been struggling with for years and it doesn't really get any easier. For years I was in denial that I struggle with chronic mental health. I thought that having mental health disorders was a result of a lack of a strong, healthy relationship with Heavenly Father. I thought that I was a negative person because I was depressed. I thought that having flashbacks of years of physical and mental childhood abuse was something I was doing to myself by being so negative. It took me a long time to realize that surviving the traumatic events I had through my life was a normal response and that it isn't my fault. It took me a long time to understand that I am worthy of love and acceptance. When I first met the Missionaries I thought that everything they taught me was too good to be true. I thought that everyone was as broken as me and I was accurate in that, we're all broken in our own ways. I lost hope that I could be happy, that I could laugh again. I lost hope that things could be better, that I could have healthy friendships. I remember a conversation I had with my Bishop, and I remember that he told me that as I learn to accept and apply the Atonement in my life that I could heal from my past and be happy. I remember when I opened up to a friend from church and was able to be completely transparent with her about everything. I felt like a bad friend for not reaching out, for not being able to open up to people. I remember my friend telling me that sometimes it's ok to be loved and heal, that one day I would be able to be a good friend in return and give. I remember this friend telling me that it's impossible to give if we don't have anything to give. By understanding the Savior's love for me I have been able to embrace myself for who I am, to begin to love and accept myself. As I continue on this journey of healing, I have been able to experience happiness and peace, and I have joy in my life. Just because I am learning to apply the Atonement in my life doesn't mean that I don't still struggle with mental health issues. Yes there are nights I still can't sleep because I'm still heartbroken, I still break down and cry for no reason sometimes. But being able to embrace the feelings and to understand that I don't have to be perfect is liberating. I still struggle with fear, being scared, being haunted with nightmares. But the negative voices and words are slowly going away. I know that because of the Savior I am loved, protected, I am a Child of God. I am perfect, I have the ability to grow and change, to build my weaknesses and imperfections into strengths. I know that I have purpose and I'm not a mistake. I know that because of the Savior I can have lasting joy and happiness and I am enough.
Randi
Havre, Montana
