On Saturday I was scheduled to work at 10:30. Well, Conference starts at 10, so I left part-way through. As I went to work, we finished getting everything ready for the day and nobody came! It was so slow! Mike, the manager that morning, asked if anybody wanted to go downstairs and watch Conference. I did! I was able to hear the end of Elder Packer's talk and also President Uchtdorf's talk. What a powerful spirit!
Sunday was just as powerful! I could feel the spirit of God in all their words and testimonies! However, the most powerful experience, for me, occurred during a song in the morning session. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang "I Believe in Christ". I've heard that song hundreds of times; yet the spirit and testimony that was born was stronger than I had ever felt before. That words go like this:
"I believe in Christ; he is my King!
With all my heart to him I’ll sing;
I’ll raise my voice in praise and joy,
In grand amens my tongue employ.
I believe in Christ; he is God’s Son.
On earth to dwell his soul did come.
He healed the sick; the dead he raised.
Good works were his; his name be praised.
I believe in Christ; oh blessed name!
As Mary’s Son he came to reign
’Mid mortal men, his earthly kin,
To save them from the woes of sin.
I believe in Christ, who marked the path,
Who did gain all his Father hath,
Who said to men: “Come, follow me,
That ye, my friends, with God may be.”
I believe in Christ—my Lord, my God!
My feet he plants on gospel sod.
I’ll worship him with all my might;
He is the source of truth and light.
I believe in Christ; he ransoms me.
From Satan’s grasp he sets me free,
And I shall live with joy and love
In his eternal courts above.
I believe in Christ; he stands supreme!
From him I’ll gain my fondest dream;
And while I strive through grief and pain,
His voice is heard: “Ye shall obtain.”
I believe in Christ; so come what may,
With him I’ll stand in that great day
When on this earth he comes again
To rule among the sons of men."
It was such a powerful testimony to me that there is a Christ; but it also showed me that I do have a testimony of Christ. I am His daughter and He loves me, and I love Him! Powerful and moving! This Conference weekend has strengthened me spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally! I am striving to be more Christ-like and have received personal revelation on how to do so. I know that this church is true, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know that it was restored by God through the prophet Joseph Smith. I am grateful that, amidst persecution and suffering, that he [Joseph Smith] didn't stop going about the Lord's work. I know that my Redeemer lives! I know that He suffered in the garden of Gethsemane for my sins, pains, and afflictions. He did that because He loves me; I know He had the power to make it stop, but He chose to suffer for all of God's children so that we could return home once again. I know that there is a prophet of God today; his name is Thomas S. Monson! He leads and guides the church today through God. I'm grateful for the opportunity I have daily to study the words of God and to become closer to Him and more like Him. I love Him! I love my family that constantly builds and uplifts me and helps me become better. I love my friends who do the same and are constantly there for me! I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior and Redeemer, amen.
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