He is Personal and Real

Book of Mormon 1 Nephi chapter 21

14 But, behold, Zion hath said: The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me—but he will show that he hath not.

 15 For can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee, O house of Israel.

 16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

     There have been times in my life where I was swallowed up in a trial and I felt so alone.  I wondered why when I prayed I felt as though no one was listening.  Later I saw my prayers answered and peace came.  I was blessed to know that the Savior was not on the sideline cheering me on, but He was right next to me doing it with me.  He has lifted my burdens, not removed them necessarily, but He is right next to me lifting them allowing peace to flow through me.

     I love the words of a Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson when he said, "I bear testimony that this work is true, that our Savior lives, and that He guides and directs His Church here upon the earth. I leave with you my witness and my testimony that God our Eternal Father lives and loves us. He is indeed our Father, and He is personal and real. May we realize how close to us He is willing to come, how far He is willing to go to help us, and how much He loves us."

     These words hit me so hard, because I have faith in the Prophet. I know what he says is true.  It filled my heart with so much joy and I felt my Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ so close to me the day I heard the Prophet speak those words.  My prayers were filled with so much faith.  I know it's true.

Love,

     Becky joy