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My Own Testimony

© Rebecca Talley

I would like to share my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

I was orphaned at the age of nine and I began living with my grandparents. One day my grandmother and I were driving in her worn-out Volvo. We drove past a large white building with a steeple. I turned to her and asked if she knew the name of this building. She replied that it was the church to which she belonged, but had not attended for some time. I asked her if we could attend the following Sunday.

Shortly after my first Sacrament Meeting at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we were assigned a home teacher. This gentleman visited us regularly bringing messages about the restored gospel. At the age of ten I was baptized a member of the Church and have never looked back.

Of course, my testimony has grown over the years and my faith has been tested, but I can truthfully say that I do indeed have a testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I prayed to know whether or not Joseph Smith had the vision he claimed he had. I received my own witness and am absolutely certain Joseph Smith did see the Father and the Son. I have no doubt that he translated the ancient text we now know as The Book of Mormon. I am certain he was a prophet of God and that he restored all that is necessary for each of us to return to our Heavenly Father.

I know that Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers. He has always answered mine. Throughout my life I have turned to my Father in prayer and He has always been there for me. Sometimes I have not liked the answer, but he has always heard me. I am so thankful for the privilege of conversing with Him through prayer.

I have a testimony of the atonement of Jesus Christ. I know He is my Savior and that He has redeemed mankind from the fall of Adam. I know He will return again someday and I hope that I will be worthy to abide His presence. I know He will reign again someday in glory and in peace.

I have no doubt that we all once lived together in harmony with our Father. I have faith in His plan of happiness and know that there is life after death. I have had my own personal experiences that have testified to me that life does indeed go on after death.