Testimony

[Lonasunde]

I decided to put this in the youth board because I am a youth and I think it would be cool to hear from other people around my age about what they believe.

On Friday, I challenged my seminary class to share their testimonies with someone, so I guess I'd better take my own challenge.

I really struggled when I was younger with knowing whether or not I had a testimony. I couldn't conciously accept what I already knew in my heart. I think I struggled because I didn't have any sense of self worth. I didn't see how there could be a God of Everything who could still love Me.

For Myself.

It took alot of time and a few Very patient friends, but now I can say I Know my Father in Heaven loves me. I know that he exists. I know that Joseph Smith was called by him to restore His true church upon the earth.

I know that Christ is His son. He is my older brother, my supreme example, my role model, my Savior and King. He made it possible for me to attain celestial glory. He loves me So much that he was willing to bear my pains. I'm so Grateful to Him. I love my Savior with all my heart.

I have a testimony of Gratitude. I didn't fully realize how thankful I am for some things and some people until Brother Read challenged us to say thank you to some specific people in our lives. I love writing thank you notes to people! Showing gratitude invites the spirit to be in your life. It opens you up to more blessings.

I also know that the Lord hears and answers prayers. He has helped me through So much in my life. I'm grateful for the Gift of the Holy Ghost. I'm so haapy to be a member of God's true church. It has blessed my life in countless ways. And I'm thankful for my seminary teacher and class.

[Lonasunde]

If anyone would like to supply a spiritual story or their testimony I can share with my seminary class, I would appreciate it.

[rosie321]

If anyone would like to supply a spiritual story or their testimony I can share with my seminary class, I would appreciate it.

I see that you are seeking tesimonies to share. A testimony is a personal thing that is brought on by the moving of the Holy Spirit. Asking on a website may not be the most conducive to drawing them out-but who knows.

Some of the best, most powerful testimonies I have known are through seeing lives that follow the gospel with few words. You don't need to take other peoples testimonies from a website to share. Most of what you would get is this church is true anyway.

Let me issue you a challenge if you are seeking testimonies. Look at the people whose lives you interact with every day. See what ways they are living the gospel or not. Why do you think they are or aren't? (answering this can be an education). Then compare to scriptures. Get to know others. Look at what things you value the most in the way they live their lives. Pay attention to the struggles others are facing and how they rise above. Pray for others and seek ways you might be able to help. If you do this you will have more testimonies in your heart than you know what to do with. You will also be able to strengthen others by noting these things. You won't have to ask others for theirs.

[sixpacktr]

If anyone would like to supply a spiritual story or their testimony I can share with my seminary class, I would appreciate it.

Hey Lona,

I agree with Rosie on this, however, there is a link on this page called 'Mormon Testimonies' that may be of interest to you. It is in the 'pinkish' block at the top of the page, btw 'Mormon Wiki' and 'LDS Forums'. There are some interesting things noted there.

[Adomini22]

I decided to put this in the youth board because I am a youth and I think it would be cool to hear from other people around my age about what they believe.

On Friday, I challenged my seminary class to share their testimonies with someone, so I guess I'd better take my own challenge.

I really struggled when I was younger with knowing whether or not I had a testimony. I couldn't conciously accept what I already knew in my heart. I think I struggled because I didn't have any sense of self worth. I didn't see how there could be a God of Everything who could still love Me.

For Myself.

It took alot of time and a few Very patient friends, but now I can say I Know my Father in Heaven loves me. I know that he exists. I know that Joseph Smith was called by him to restore His true church upon the earth.

I know that Christ is His son. He is my older brother, my supreme example, my role model, my Savior and King. He made it possible for me to attain celestial glory. He loves me So much that he was willing to bear my pains. I'm so Grateful to Him. I love my Savior with all my heart.

I have a testimony of Gratitude. I didn't fully realize how thankful I am for some things and some people until Brother Read challenged us to say thank you to some specific people in our lives. I love writing thank you notes to people! Showing gratitude invites the spirit to be in your life. It opens you up to more blessings.

I also know that the Lord hears and answers prayers. He has helped me through So much in my life. I'm grateful for the Gift of the Holy Ghost. I'm so haapy to be a member of God's true church. It has blessed my life in countless ways. And I'm thankful for my seminary teacher and class.

Good testimony. I liked reading. I, for one, think expressing your testimony online to others is not a bad thing at all.

[Lonasunde]

Thank you very much Adomini. I just felt more comfortable posting it here than anywhere else.

[Kathie26]

I love to ready the testimonies from the Youth of our church. They are really to be admired for their strength and courage in this day and age. :)

[jsmalley116]

I know that if we strive to keep the commandments, that we will obtain a greater knowledge of the importance of pleasing our father in heaven. I have been so many blessings and I know that he loves me.