Friday, July 11, 2008

These Things I Know

I was reflecting on things that I know for sure without any equivocation or doubt. I have started this list.


I know God lives. His Spirit tells me this is so. I see His witness all around me. I know God loves all of His creation. I know that love softens all things, overcomes fear and will never fail. I know God is sad when I am sad and happy when I am happy. I know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Paul is right, (
Philip. 4: 13)).

I know that God hears and answers every prayer. (Matt. 7: 7-12) I know that adversity and challenges come “…that the works of God should be made manifest…”. (John 9: 3)

I know that the Savior Jesus Christ knows my pains, my sufferings, my temptations, my fears, my weaknesses and can aid me perfectly. (Alma 7: 11, Ether 12: 27)

I know that my life is structured and influenced by my Heavenly Father to instruct me in exactness, so I may learn the lessons, prove faithful and gain the virtues needed to return to Him. I know my life is not an accident. I know I can return to Him through His Son Jesus Christ.

I know that forgiveness is sweet, much sweeter than any other substitute.


I know other things too, but that is all for today.