The keeper of the gate is the Holy One of Israel; and he employeth no servant there. -2 Nephi 9:41
The Invitation … Keep
--Read 2 Nephi 25:21-26.
The Journey
--Do you have a written copy of your testimony of Christ? Take time to write one today. You might want to include your belief in Him, your gratitude for Him, or an experience that has strengthened your testimony of Him.
--Obtain and keep a journal of your twenty-one-day journey, recording the treasures and discoveries that come to you as you follow this path.
My experience …
I’ve really been thinking about the Savior these past couple of days. It is no surprise to me that today’s challenge is to write my testimony of Him. I have seen the hand of Lord in my life a lot lately. I have felt His peace and His love more over the past few months than I have in a long time.
2008 was a really hard year for me. I faced a lot of heartache that was not caused completely by my actions. Others had a lot to do with the way I was feeling. I didn’t love myself. Because I didn’t love myself, I didn’t allow the Savior to love me either. I hit one of the lowest points in my life. It seemed like everything was falling apart. I didn’t know where to turn for help. Thankfully, with the help of wonderful friends and a caring Bishop, help was there.
2009 was spent learning who I really am. I had to learn to allow the Savior to love me for being me. There were many ups and downs during the year. What I have learned over the course of the year is that the Savior will not leave me.
Over the past couple of months, I have learned more about applying the Savior’s Atonement in my life. Christ isn’t just there to help those that sin. He is there to lift all those whose burdens are heavy. One of my favorite scriptures today says, “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” What a glorious promise. I have felt the rest that the Savior provides.
Looking at me now, compared to a year ago, I am completely different. I feel Christ’s love for me as an individual. I know He knows who I am. I know He loves me more that I will ever be able to truly comprehend. I know He is God’s son and that He came to earth to help me return to my Father in Heaven. I know His atonement is real. I have felt the blessings that come from that. I know He lives.
I have experienced His love more abundantly lately. I am grateful that He didn’t give up on me. I am grateful that when I think about Him, I can feel His peace. I love the Savior and my Heavenly Father. I love the experiences and trials I have been given so that I can continue to learn to draw near unto them. In doing this I know they are near me. They hold me in their hands and I will be forever grateful for this love.
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