What You Know

"The fruits of testimony may be observed in the lives of the faithful. Those lifted by the power of testimony can find greater happiness and fidelity in marriage. Their testimonies are an antidote to the plague of divorce. They enjoy greater freedom, seldom enslaved to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, abuse, and other forms of self-indulgence. They find strength to deal with the problems of life."

Elder Robert Hales

 

This morning I was studying Elder Hales talk entitled The Importance of Receiving a Personal Testimony. In this talk I found great enlightenment on the subject of testimony. What a testimony is and how to strength a testimony in an ever changing world. Something that really impressed me was the theme that the strength of our testimony will make or break us during trails. A testimony is given by the power of the Holy Ghost was he teaches truth to us. It is in accordance to our faith. The more faith we exercise the greater our testimonies will be and visa versa. Our testimonies remind us of who we are as sons and daughters of God. They make us want to be better! As they are strengthen through sharing them with others, exercising our faith, searching for truth, our commitment to follow the Savior and his teachings will increase! Our testimonies become more then something we know but what we say and how we act! As we work on our testimonies and strengthen them our ability to withstand trials and adversities will increase! Trials and trouble will be apart of an eternal perspective with the ability to strengthen us rather than tear us down. Through life experiences our testimonies will increase and become stronger! I spent a lot of time thinking about what experiences in my life that have  been important components to my testimony that I have right now. I am sure that through out the remainder of my life, it will grow as I experience more and learn more about my Heavenly Fathers plan. Testimony is a little piece of heaven that we have to remember what have experience before and what we know to be true!!

"Share your testimony. "O that I were an angel, proclaimed Alma, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might speak with the trump of God." Let others know what you know. Bear your testimony in fast meeting. Tell you family; tell your friends. You will find when you share your testimony it becomes stronger, and there are many others around you who also want to embrace the truth."

Elder Hales

We are often placed in situations where someone needs to hear our testimony. It doesn't have to be elaborate but can be simple as we share what we know with those around us. I would invite you to find a way to share something that you know each day with someone around you! You will find it becomes almost natural after time! It will grow and you will see Gods hand in your life on a daily basis as you focus on sharing it with others!

 

I know that a testimony is sacred! It is strengthened each time we share it! It gives us increased power over the devil as we study and grow in our testimonies!! What a great promise!!