Saturday, January 12, 2008

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints my whole life. I can honestly say that without the Church I would definately be living a completely different life; a life no where near as fulfilling or beautiful. Having the gospel in my life has given me purpose. I have been able to make decisions in my life and understand how these decisions will help me in the long run. For example, I have made the decision to dress modestly. This decision has impacted my life much more than I can imagine, I am sure. By choosing to dress modestly, I show to others that I have respect for myself and my body. Another example is choosing to study the scriptures. These sacred words, the Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon have been a light in my life whenever I have been struggling with things in my life. When I read them there is always a sense of peace in my life that I can't get any other way. I love it. I also love Gordon B. Hinkley. He is the President of the Church, who leads us the way Prophets did in the Old Testament. He also receives revelation for the church in the same way that Moses did for the Israelites. When I listen to him speak I get that same feeling that I get when read the scriptures. That peace is what gets me through those tough days. It is the most reassuring thing to know that all I have to do is pick up the Book of Mormon and read. Its the greatest gift in my life.

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