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A brief testimony



Excerpt from an email to a missionary friend:
 I went to Young Women in Excellence last night and Ruby and Ari spoke. It was super neat because I was in charge of New Beginnings back in March and the themes of both nights were the same: Embark. Back in March I still didn't know what school I was going to, whether I'd serve a mission at 19, etc etc. And now, I kind of have embarked. I'm living on my own, I went to Europe for 6 weeks since then, I'm no longer in Young Womens, I'm at college and getting ready for a mission! It was a really good thing to think about, remember and analyze whether or not I'm letting Heavenly Father steer the course of my life. There are some stormy seas in life, but I am so thankful that I have a testimony that I know I can rely on and that Heavenly Father will work with and strengthen. Even if strengthening my testimony means more trials, I feel more peace and comfort than I ever have because I have come to see that God really does love me and my deepest desire is to reach the potential He has in store for me as His daughter. I think these past few weeks have been the first real "trial of my faith" in my life. I know I will have so many more, but I have already chosen to believe, no matter what. When things don't make sense, I have decided to simplify as Uchtdorf counseled, instead of doubting. Charity is the center of the gospel, and as long as I cultivate it, I will be on the straight and narrow path, whether or not I have all the answers.

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  1. JennieNovember 16, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    We're all so proud of you and the progress you've made in your life. Can't wait to see what you'll accomplish next. :)

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  2. CirceNovember 16, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    That's perfect. Thanks for the reminder. ♡♡

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  3. Scott DoppNovember 16, 2015 at 11:33 PM

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