Testimony

          Bearing my testimony of Jesus Christ on the blog is not what I prefer to do, but for quite some time I felt that I should. Some people who come to my store sometimes will hear from me how I feel, because I do bear my testimony when I get prompted to do so. Sometimes its scary, because I am not sure how some may receive that. Many people may say that I shouldn’t mix business and religion, but how can I not when I'm prompted to do so. Everything I have is because of my Father in Heaven, who blessed me with all I have.

Since my conversion, I learned how to listen to the Holy Spirit. I must confess that I do push the warnings of that Spirit away too many times, because of my own carnal mind. After which I always find myself in a sad and miserable state. After an x amount of time I get my senses back and start doing things the way I should or at least in a way that would be in harmony with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

I can truly recognize the power of the Holy Spirit vs my own thought, because I follow it even to the smallest promptings. Yes, there is a difference.

I love my Savior, for giving me a chance to learn, and to live my life. For blessing me with a knowledge of the plan of salvation and atonement. I love the scriptures, which are like a conduit to Heaven and shield from the temptations of the world. I believe that when I read a minimum of 15 minutes of scriptures per day and pray to my Father in Heaven, I will be protected and guided throughout my life. I am grateful for being a father myself. I can definitely see growth in myself by having children and having that responsibility of teaching and watching over my own children. It gives me a greater appreciation and love for my Father in Heaven.

I believe in all my being, without any doubt, that Jesus is the Christ. That He is the Son of our Father in Heaven who loves me and wants me to be happy and have joy. I know that Jesus Christ died for me, that I may live. I know that I am here to learn and grow. I also know that this is not over once I'm done here. Life goes on and learning continues. I love the knowledge of eternal family, which brings tears to my eyes, because I love my family and it makes me happy to know that we are sealed as an eternal family.

I believe that we are all here to help each other and to learn one from another. I am not a perfect man and I've got a long way to be there, but I believe in striving to be better every day even if I trip a day before.

I love my Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus Christ. I miss them and pray that I will be good enough to stand in their presence someday. I am trying to live my life the way Jesus showed me. I will stand where He wants me to stand. I will say what He wants me to say and I will do what He wants me to do. I say those things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.