a testimony

       ​My mom needed my testimony for a project she is working on. I'm sharing it here as well.

       I know that God knows me; He is aware of me, and He extends tender mercies to me every day. His blessings fit my needs perfectly. His people are all around me—in my family, among my friends, and leading the Church—and they are guided by the Spirit to do good works, as am I.

       As far as I am willing to accept God, he is ready to pour blessings into my life and joy into my soul. He does not withhold for the sake of consequence; rather, he pleads that I will take what he is waiting to give me. When I forget that, he is waiting ready to teach me again.

       He knows that we are bound to fail, but he doesn't care; he is watching patiently as we grow, enrich our sight, expand our capacity, and he cheers for us as we do it.

       I love God, and I am so grateful for what he's given me. I'm so thankful for my family, and because of Christ I never have to be separated from them. Because of Christ, I can become the person I want to be. I cannot believe how many blessings and opportunities come from the gospel, and I've learned that it is true. When I doubt, all I can do is remember everything good that has come from it and remember that good fruit cannot come from evil things, and so the gospel must be true. 

       I love the gospel, and I love my God. He can increase my capacity such that, if I continue on the path of righteousness, I will do amazing things. And all through His perfect love.

       "And it came to pass that the Lord wept, and said: what could I have done more for my people?

       He doeth not anything save it be fore the benefit of the world, for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own life.

       Now, my brethren, we see that God is mindful of every people, and his mercy is over all the earth. Now this is my joy, and my great thanksgiving; yea, and I will give thanks unto my God forever. Amen." 

       I also want to bear my testimony of scripture study. I have been doing much better with that lately, and it's made a notable difference in my life. I challenge you all to try to read every day!

       I love you all, have a wonderful week! 

       Love, Grace