My Faith

This week, I have been learning a little about what happened with missionaries and members in Germany during WW2. If I were to explain it in a nutshell, I would say that the Lord is the reason WW2 started a week later than he had originally planned. The Lord needed to make sure that all of his missionaries were safe, and he stopped the war until they were. If you don’t believe me, I would invite you to watch the movie Escape from Germany, which is based on real events, and then read some history books. You will see that they line up.

That story led me to remember my brother-in-law’s story of how missionaries had to get smuggled to the mission home in the Philippines during COVID-19. How the church chartered planes to help get missionaries home to their families during a worldwide pandemic. HOLY COW, do these stories show a love that is unmatched when it comes to our Heavenly Father and how He loves us. They also made me think of my own life. I love these stories, and they strengthen my faith, but I don’t feel like I have ever gone through a trial like these people. It leaves me wondering, am I strong enough? Is my faith strong enough? I really hope it is.

I know that this church is true, I know that it is the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and the only place where we can find the Priesthood. I know there is good and truth in other churches, but I also know that The CHurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only church with the full truth. I am so grateful for all the truths I have and for the amazing blessing that Heavenly Father pours out onto all of his children.

I have never been smuggled through a country for this Gospel. Honestly, I think that my faith experience has been pretty easy compared to a lot of people. I have always known what I believe, and when I am feeling lost, I know that I can turn to my Savior, my loving Heavenly Father, and the Scriptures. All of this is not to say that my faith has not been tried; it has, but I am so grateful that I have my faith. I have promised my Savior and Heavenly Father this before, and today I recommit to my promise. I will never leave this church or this gospel. This is my home and my family. It is the one true church and I will NEVER LEAVE!

This is my truth and my promise. My commitment to all! I say this in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.