I have been thinking about this conversation a lot lately. I know this is a question Satan is trying to sneak into my brain. Sorry Satan, but I cannot doubt this gospel. It just doesn't happen and nothing will stop me from living and loving this gospel. But lets just try and say what if? Then I would probably still live this gospel because nothing makes me happier. I have never been happier than when I am completely enthralled in the gospel. I know this gospel is true because a person does not feel the way I feel in the temple about something that isn't right. I don't uncontrollably cry happy and joyful tears over something that is wrong. I have had the best moments and memories of my life because of this gospel. It brings my family closer together. Knowing my family can be together forever because of this gospel makes me smile every time I think about it.
I can't really comprehend this gospel not being true. I definitely have my questions and sometimes my doubts but then President Uchtdorf's quote "doubt your doubts before you ever doubt your faiths" comes to mind. Then I think about all the times I have felt happiness because of the gospel. I think about how there is no way Joseph Smith could have written the entire Book Of Mormon with the little schooling he had. The miracles of the saints coming to Utah, do not add up with out the help of Heavenly Father. My life does not add up without the help of Heavenly Father. I know this gospel is true. I know Christ lives. I know the Book of Mormon is the most true book on the earth. I know Joseph Smith restored the gospel to this earth. Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet. I know with everything in my heart that Christ died for us. I know that through Christ's Atonement we can live with our Heavenly Father for all eternity. There is no "What if it is not true?" because it is true.
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| I love the temple. Photo cred: Heidi Anderson |
