The Savior

With Mitt Romney running for President more attention has been brought to my religion - for better or worse. Let me first say that I do not anymore believe that all Mormon's should vote for Mitt just because he's a Mormon as strongly as I believe that others should not vote for Mitt because he is a Mormon. In other words, I believe that everyone (Mormon's and non-Mormon's alike) should vote, or not vote, for him based on whether they believe he is who will best lead the country. That's the only political statement I care to make on this post.

One item that has been brought into question by people of other faiths is our belief in Jesus Christ. Some say we are not Christians and don't believe in Christ, others say we believe in a different Jesus. While I cannot speak for my church I can say that everything I believe in, and have been so taught by my church, is that Jesus Christ is the only begotten of the Father, our Redeemer. The Jesus I believe in Atoned for my sins, as well as those of everyone who has ever walked the earth or who ever will. The Jesus I believe in suffered for all my pains and sorrows in the Garden of Gethsemane - of this I have gained a very personal and real testimony this past year as my health has changed. The Jesus I believe in knows how to succor those that stand in need. He has done this so many times during this. The Jesus I believe in died on the cross for all mankind and was resurrected the 3rd day. The Jesus I believe in lives and stands at the right hand of the Father. The Jesus I believe in has given me so much comfort and peace - most especially in my most difficult trials.

I believe in the hope, peace, comfort, joy, love, understanding, and justice the Savior brings. Though we all have our trials all can and will be made right - it may not be in this lifetime but it will come. I believe in a fair and just God. I know that though my health may or may not be restored in this life it will all be okay in the eternities. I don't know how that will happen but I have a strong faith that it will.

I am so grateful for my testimony of the Savior and for the peace and comfort that has given me. It has helped and sustained me through my trials. I look forward to the day when I can stand at the judgement bar of the Savior and personally thank Him for all He has done for me.