Sunday January 6, 2013

These Things I Know- Updated

These things I know for sure without any equivocation or doubt.

I know Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are actively involved in the details of each of the lives of Heavenly Fathers children-men, women and children throughout the world.

The Holy Ghost 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, real, genuine and much sweeter than any other substitute.

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