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How I live my faith

  • Linda

    I always marvel at how different it is being an adult (albeit a young one!) in the church as opposed to being a youth. There's always new things to learn and new people to meet! I get to teach lessons about different gospel topics like Heavenly Father's plan, the creation, and families. I also love getting to know people of other faiths. My best friend is Buddhist, and I'm happy to know Muslims, Jews, Catholics, and many other Christians as well. Every religion has truth, but I know that Heavenly Father still speaks to a prophet and apostles today, and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is His complete and restored church here on the earth. Show more

  • Debbie

    When I look at a person, I see the love God has for them radiating from their hearts and I can't help but love them too. God cannot be everywhere but I try to be His hands to lift and inspire His children in the world. I am serving an 18-month mission in Minneapolis, Minnesota to bring the message of Jesus Christ to His beloved children. Show more

  • Jake

    I stand as a represative of Christ at all times and in all places. I am serving in Fresno California and have been in the field about 18 months now. I love the feeling knowing that everyday when you wake up you know that you are going to serve others. I fall short everyday, and I don't know how I can ever live up to my saviors example. Repentance and the Atonement is real, we each have different trials, but in reality we are all striving for the peace that comes from the feeling of the Holy Ghost. I don't just believe it, but I Know the Fulness of the Gospel has been restored. Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. All 531 pages of the Book of Mormon is complete doctorine and truth. Many have tried to disprove, None have Succeeded. Show more

  • Christian

    I continue to study the gospel found in the Bible and the Book of Mormon. I try to apply what I read to myself and my own circumstances. I then do my best to live it. I listen to the words of modern prophets and try to live the principles that they teach. I say try, because I understand that I am not perfect, but if I have the faith to give it my best shot, I will become better. And when I give in to my imperfections, I know that I can always try again. I can do better and overcome whatever is holding me back. I can do this because I know that Jesus Christ atoned for my sins, and that through his sacrifice I can be forgiven. And because he suffered for me and for all men, I can go through life with all its difficulties and disappointments and know that there is somebody who understands what I am going through. I can have a terrible illness and still have a smile on my face because I know that there is someone to turn to when times get tough. I am also currently serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or Mormon church) in the Ogden Utah Mission. You might not see me out on the street, but I still help people come unto Christ by directing them to those who can. And I seize every chance I get to share my witness that God lives and loves his children. Show more

  • Jae Tolbert

    At this time I'm sitting on the sidelines and not serving in the church as I have been diagnosed with a form of cancer. But that hasn't taken the light of Christ out of my eyes and heart. I trust in the Lord, one of my favorite scriptures found in Proverbs chapter 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all Thine Heart; and Lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths." I don't doubt the Lord, I don't question what's happening, I'm not angry, mad or upset at what's happening with me. I am not afraid of death - it doesn't scare me - I'll just be going home and leaving this earthly home a bit earlier than I planned. It's a journey we will all take - it's part of the plan, it's like going from one room into another room - from people here that love me to people there that love me. The only saddness I will have will be missing out on the lives of my kids and grandkids - their 1st day of school, 1st dance, graduation, wedding, 1st baby, and on and on - missing out on their life's experiences. I'll miss giving them hugs & kisses and kudos for great jobs and hugs & kisses and more hugs when challenges are hard. But, there again, I have to go back to Proverbs 3 and Trust in the Lord - I know He'll take care of my family - He loves them probably more than I do (hard to believe), but true. There is always a plan for us, just because we don't know the plan doesn't mean it's not there. We are literally children of an Eternal Father in Heaven who loves us - we are His children. We indeed have a purpose along with an Eternal Plan to help us return to Him. I know this church is true, we have a living prophet at the head of the church as in days of old, even Thomas S. Monson who leads and directs us as Christ would, if He were here. Jesus Christ and God the Father live - they love us - they want us to succeed and return to live with them. How blessed I am for this testimony and knowledge, in His name Amen. Show more

  • Chris

    I try to give my family my "prime time". I try to follow the Lord's standards: be honest, dependable, friendly, treat others with love and charity, avoid negative and destructive influences. Mainly I try to do my best, and to live consistent with what I know to be true. I want to be the sort of man that can one day look God in the eye and not be ashamed of who I was. Show more

  • Roberta

    I am in a situation that I wouldn't have chosen. My husband and I were relocated a couple of years ago by his company. We were moved over a thousand miles away from my children, grandchildren, siblings, parents and extended family. It has been very hard but with the church it has been wonderful at the same time. I can't be with those who matter most to me but I can love those who I am surrounded by. My focus has become to live everyday in such a way that if my loved ones were observing me they would be glad to have me be part of their lives and they would feel the love that I have for them in everything I do and say. I serve in the Church, happily. And I serve in the temple. Reading the scriptures and praying daily are vital. I am so grateful for the guidance I receive from living prophets on how to be close to my Heavenly Father and how to receive the blessings of the atonement. Show more

  • Connor

    I live my faith by doing those things which Jesus Christ would want me to do if He were to walk beside me. As is said many times in the scriptures, keeping the commandments of God is vital to our earthly life, as well as reading the scriptures, prayer, and attending church. These things draw me closer to Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ, and in turn I try to be a better servant to them. By trying to be like my Savior, I have learned that life isn't just about me, it's about those around me as well. Service is an important aspect in my life, and I've learned that when I help others, I feel better about myself. I know this Gospel is true, and desire to share it with all people. This is the reason why I am in Denmark, is to bring others unto Christ. As is said in the Book of Mormon in Mosiah 2:17, "When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God." Show more

  • Lori

    My faith resonates through all the areas of life. When I wake up in the morning and before I go to bed each night, I go to my knees in prayer to communicate with my loving Father in Heaven. Whether at work or school, I seek for the things that I know will foster a closer relationship with my Savior, not pull me away. Because of my Savior's example of perfect love, I strive to serve and love others. The greatest act of love and service I can provide is to my family. As I pattern my life and choices after my Savior, I feel more happy and less restricted. Show more

  • Shon Robinson

    I serve in the church working with the youth. I love seeing how sharp they are and working with them. I am continually amazed at how difficult their lives can be and yet how strong they are. Recently I took 6 of them to a listen to a speaker some distance from our homes. The speaker was incredible and the youth talked about it on the way home. I think that I was most impressed with was that they see the deeper meaning. They understand why they are here on the earth, why they are tested, where they are heading, and more importantly they KNOW how to get there (heaven). I also work with some single women and visit them each month sharing a gospel lesson with another man in my congregation. Two of these sisters are new members of the church and it is fun to talk about how the church has changed their lives. One is the only member in her family and she loves the gospel of Jesus Christ. She was making many poor choices before she heard the gospel of Jesus Christ but now she is making much better choices. She has a full time job, serves faithfully in the church and attends meetings regularly. She has a light in her eyes that is contagious. I also try and teach the gospel in my home. Sometimes this is the hardest part of all. With 5 active children in our family many times we get pulled in multiple directions and struggle to have family scripture study and prayer as often as we should. We do teach the gospel in our home and the discussions after scripture study are highlights for me each week. Just recently one of my daughters shared publicly her devotion to our Savior Jesus Christ. It was very special to see that she believes and is trying to make the right choices. Show more

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