I just wanted to bear my testimony of the power of prayer. I know that we have a loving Father in Heaven who hears us when we pray and who answers our prayers too. I know that sometimes the answer we receive isn't always the answer we would like, but I know that he can see our lives down the road and sometimes today's no, opens tomorrow for an even better yes. This week I learned a lot about prayer. Sometimes when we want an answer "right this minute" to our problems we need to remember to be patient; God has perfect timing. I know that Heavenly Father knows and loves me. I know that Jesus Christ came here to earth and lived and died for each of us. I know that life isn't easy, but I know that God won't let us fail if we put our trust in him. He will answer our prayers according to our faith. I know that if we put our faith in him, anything is possible and he will lead and guide us. I want him to lead me back home to him, so I choose to trust in him completely, even when the storms get really hard and I can't see my silver lining, I want him to be my guide. I know that everything will be okay in the end. If you want something bad enough, and it's important to you, a desire of your heart, it is my belief that somehow, when it's the right time: you will receive. I know that I love my Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus Christ. I know that everything will be okay in the end, we just need to endure. One of my favorite scriptures right now helps me to remember that there is hope and love always, and if we endure it well we will have eternal life with our Father in Heaven. (2 Nephi Chapter 31, Verse 20)* I know this is the true and everlasting gospel. I know that God will help us become better if we trust him and do our best. He will make up our difference if we can't do it all alone. ("Footprints" my favorite poem reminds of this.)** I love you all.
In the name of Jesus Christ,
Amen
Love, Samantha
*2 Nephi is found in the Book of Mormon, the book the Latter Day Saints use. it reads: " Wherefore, ye must press forward with a a in Christ, having a perfect brightness of b, and a c of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and d to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have e."
** This is one of my favorite peoms ever. It reminds us that we are never alone, and that Heavenly Father will lead us and lift us through our hardest trials, that he never leaves us comfortless and alone. it reads:
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Hello Samantha. I am you Dad Vernon's Aunt Kari. Grandpa Lynn is my brother. My children are cousins to your dad. Kira my daughter is his age. Ask him about her. You may have met some of my children at Great Grandpa Stout's funeral. I just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with your beautiful blog! You have grown up to be such a wonderful spiritual girl! You have a beautiful testimony. Keep up the good work! Love Aunt Kari.
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