October, 9, 2010
Today, I made a new covenant with God giving up my life to Him in the name of Jesus Christ. My desire to follow Jesus and be obedient to His commandments has increased to a point even where even after today, after being baptized, I can't even explain. The joy, peace, and comfort that abided and still abide in me are just amazing. I just remember the immediate comfort that followed after the baptism. I was extremely nervous because I knew that this covenant I was making with God is absolutely serious. Knowing how imperfect I am and perfect He is allowed for me to understand why there is a need for a Savior. Jesus Christ has bridged that gap for me to have that relationship with Heavenly Father. Elder John D. Wilson, the missionary who has been teaching me for the last 8-10 weeks, baptized me. I'm inspired by all the work of the missionaries and their dedication and love for Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. Everyday, there is a spark that is igniting the fuel for me to serve a mission. I want to share the true gospel with people who have not heard the full gospel. During my baptism, I had been reflecting on how much I have changed since I have been meeting with the missionaries.
Today, I made a new covenant with God giving up my life to Him in the name of Jesus Christ. My desire to follow Jesus and be obedient to His commandments has increased to a point even where even after today, after being baptized, I can't even explain. The joy, peace, and comfort that abided and still abide in me are just amazing. I just remember the immediate comfort that followed after the baptism. I was extremely nervous because I knew that this covenant I was making with God is absolutely serious. Knowing how imperfect I am and perfect He is allowed for me to understand why there is a need for a Savior. Jesus Christ has bridged that gap for me to have that relationship with Heavenly Father. Elder John D. Wilson, the missionary who has been teaching me for the last 8-10 weeks, baptized me. I'm inspired by all the work of the missionaries and their dedication and love for Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. Everyday, there is a spark that is igniting the fuel for me to serve a mission. I want to share the true gospel with people who have not heard the full gospel. During my baptism, I had been reflecting on how much I have changed since I have been meeting with the missionaries.
It is the work of the Spirit of Christ that has been slowly transforming my life as I have been keeping His commandments. The more I am obedient, the less desire I have to sin and the more desire I want to do the will of my Heavenly Father. I'm not perfect and I will always make mistakes but I know that because Jesus paid it all through His atonement, I can rely on His blood to return with my Heavenly Father who loves me so much and wants to share all that He has with me. I am absolutely excited about the opportunity I had made today to make this covenant with God. I know that I can endure to the end knowing that I have to first endure each day and set daily goal because each day has its own set of dealings. I do not understand exactly everything about the atonement of Jesus Christ but Jesus just commanded me to FOLLOW HIM and He will show me and help me to understand his sacrifice through His Spirit. I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me and I know that God's way is the best way so continuing to live in the light of Christ will help me develop the strength to carry out even the most difficult tasks the Lord commands me to do - it just requires faith him Him and faith is manifested through works. This baptism gave me HOPE that I can endure this journey to the end.
I testify to everyone that Jesus is the Christ. Joseph Smith DID see God and Jesus Christ as TWO SEPERATE personages and received a calling as a prophet from God himself. President Monson is the living prophet on the earth today whom we seek counsel and revelation from. I do not worship or follow President Monson or Joseph Smith as gods, but I acknowledge the truthfulness of their teachings. It is all the Lord’s work and not of ours. It is such an honor and privilege to be serving Jesus Christ whom this journey that I have started not today, but a while ago, cannot be done without Him. Tomorrow I will be receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost as my constant companion. This is the same Spirit of Christ that will carry out the wonderful works that I have already seen played out in my life. This I testify all of this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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