One Week

Hello again. It's been a week and it's miraculous the changes that have happened, I feel like I am living life again since last week's decision to step away from Facebook and similar distractions.

I am not sure at this point if I will step back into it or not - I do notice and appreciate the ability to stay in touch with my friends - but I feel like it would be too easy to step back in and let it distract me. So, luckily I have a little while to sort out what I want to do. I'll probably either do a limit like I do on TV viewing, or simply allow one day a week to catch up on events or announcements, or to send messages. We'll see.

Anyway, at church today - I learned it was Fast Sunday and I had totally forgotten. So - I will have to make it up either this week or next Sunday. But I have the desire to share my testimony here.

It is my belief that we are here to come to know God and we do that by striving to live deliberately and obediently, and to remember what we have already learned to apply it correctly. I know Jesus is the Christ, my Savior, and I know that He has a plan for me. I know that my brother is faithfully serving a mission in Portland, and I know that I am coming closer to Christ as I consciously choose to follow Him. I love the words of Isaiah and will continue to study them. I know the Book of Mormon was written and restored by God, and that through its teachings we will find peace and joy. I do know that President Monson is called of God to lead this church as His prophet today. I know that we, as mortals, and still children of God, make mistakes, often and obviously. I also know that repentance is real. The Atonement has truly worked miracles in my life and will continue to do so as I move forward. Prayer is a real power, as is gratitude. As we learn and apply these principles in our lives we will witness miracles, and I write these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.