Each morning as the kids eat breakfast, we read scriptures and a thought for the day.
This morning's thought came from Stand a Little Taller, by Gordon B. Hinckley.
It was a powerful testament to me as I read this:
The Miracle of Conversion
And according to his faith there was a
mighty change wrought in his heart.
----Alma 5:12
There is no miracle like the miracle of conversion.
It is the great process by which those with
responsive hearts listen to the teachings and testimonies
of missionaries and change their lives, leaving the past behind them,
and moving forward into a new life.
There is no miracle quite like it in all the world.
It was a powerful testament to me as I read this:
The Miracle of Conversion
And according to his faith there was a
mighty change wrought in his heart.
----Alma 5:12
There is no miracle like the miracle of conversion.
It is the great process by which those with
responsive hearts listen to the teachings and testimonies
of missionaries and change their lives, leaving the past behind them,
and moving forward into a new life.
There is no miracle quite like it in all the world.
Wow. That was me. Not so long ago, there was a girl named Amy. She was looking for something. The world was great, but there HAD to be more. Somewhere. Somehow...
Enter the gospel of Christ. It changed my heart. My life...my existence! Walking away from everything and everyone I knew, my heart and soul turned to the Savior. 2000 miles from home, I found home. A new place in the mountains. A new place in my heart. Free from sorrow. Free from hurt. Able to live and forgive. Just reading these few sentences brought it all back. The absolute surety that this was true. It was real. It was Christ. Being moved upon by the spirit for the first time is something one can never forget. Being able to keep the spirit with you no matter how much time passes...absolutely priceless!!! What life might I have known? It is hard to say. Our paths lay before us, and we choose. How grateful I am, that missionaries found me. That my heart listened, even when my mind could not. How grateful I am to have the gospel in my life. What a bright place it has become. Though I can never repay the Lord for the goodness in my life. I can live in gratitude. EVERY DAY...every moment... for the beauty he has given me. Beauty. Grace. Love. Truth. May I never forget.
I urge you to ponder, even for a moment in what you believe...
ask if it is true, right and sacred. Then listen with your heart.
He does answer. I promise!
And move on with gratitude for the precious gifts in your life.
Whatever they may be!
Enter the gospel of Christ. It changed my heart. My life...my existence! Walking away from everything and everyone I knew, my heart and soul turned to the Savior. 2000 miles from home, I found home. A new place in the mountains. A new place in my heart. Free from sorrow. Free from hurt. Able to live and forgive. Just reading these few sentences brought it all back. The absolute surety that this was true. It was real. It was Christ. Being moved upon by the spirit for the first time is something one can never forget. Being able to keep the spirit with you no matter how much time passes...absolutely priceless!!! What life might I have known? It is hard to say. Our paths lay before us, and we choose. How grateful I am, that missionaries found me. That my heart listened, even when my mind could not. How grateful I am to have the gospel in my life. What a bright place it has become. Though I can never repay the Lord for the goodness in my life. I can live in gratitude. EVERY DAY...every moment... for the beauty he has given me. Beauty. Grace. Love. Truth. May I never forget.
I urge you to ponder, even for a moment in what you believe...
ask if it is true, right and sacred. Then listen with your heart.
He does answer. I promise!
And move on with gratitude for the precious gifts in your life.
Whatever they may be!
3 comments:
I really enjoyed reading your post and what you said! What a powerful message you shared. I love ya and I love feeling so inspired from reading your blog. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing that Amy. I love that book too. You are so awesome! I hope we can continue to get to know each other better. I'm sure if we lived closer, we'd be hanging out. You're good peeps! :)
What a great conversion story. It is always such a miracle to me how the Spirit and the scriptures can turn a life around. Amazing!
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