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So, for a while I have noticed that during fast and testimony meeting (the first Sunday of every month) most people do not mention Jesus until they close with "...in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen." When parents spoon feed their testimony to their kids, Jesus doesn't even make top billing. Adults seldom talk about His work on the cross, or His unwavering grace. Instead, they relate some funny story that happened to them at the mall. Others relate a sad story, where I find myself constantly praying that their tears are because of their passion and not because they are nervous public speakers. More often than not, it seems to me that these people see testimony meeting as an opportunity for their 15 min without ever giving God any credit for anything in their life. Isn't a testimony supposed to be just that, a testimony? I feel that every word spoken in that moment should be drenched in our Savior's love and only glorify Him? I mean, we are ending our words with His name...shouldn't He get some credit. I know I may sound cynical and calloused, but this truly bothers me. I love my Savior so very much and it bothers me that given the opportunity to shout this to the heavens in front of their church family some people would rather talk about so many other things. Jesus should always be our focus. Am I wrong? What do you think?