My testimony

I became a member of the church when I was in 4th year high school. Admitting that I was already a member was particularly hard since I was studying in a religious school of another faith.

I confessed to the principal that I had found a new faith, so I could no longer participate in the school’s religious activities. Things changed after admitting that I was already LDS. There was even a rumor that I would be expelled from school, but my good teachers stood by me.

Years passed, then I went to college, served a mission and got married. After four years of marriage, I separated. In several stages of life, I’ve encountered various trials but my knowledge and love of the gospel has been the main thing that makes me strong and keeps me going.

I am grateful for the gospel and the peace and hope it brings to my soul. Although being a single parent and taking care of an ailing mom is hard, I am able to do my part because of the lessons and the scriptures we have as a guide for our daily living.

Reading from the scriptures and listening to the words of the living prophet and apostles, help a lot in facing the problems of life no matter how hard they may seem. Faithfully paying my tithes enables me to have the basic things my family needs. I feel God’s mercies, providence and timely help in many instances. Keeping the commandments is at times hard, but doing so is a vital element for having a happy and peaceful life.

I am grateful for my family who inspires me. I appreciate the time I have, working at home because it enables me to take care of my mom and personally attend to the needs of my teenage son. I thank God for a special LDS guy who lends an added support and inspiration each day and showers me with love. It is my prayer that he will soon build his online business and find an investor perhaps so that we could have the means to get married.

I am happy to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know that I belong to the Lord’s true church and Jesus Christ is my savior and redeemer.

This is my testimony and prayer.
In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen