Sweet Is the Peace the Gospel Brings

This marks the first post on my testimony blog. I can't tell you how hesitant I've been, but I cannot deny that I've been prompted repeatedly by the Spirit to do this. I don't know what will come of it. I only know that when the Spirit speaks to me, it's best that I obey. I have never had negative results in following the promptings of the Holy Ghost. Many of you have not seen this spiritual side of me. This is an intimate view of what I believe.

Believe me when I say that this is not something I would do for attention. Nor would I do it to cause offense to anyone who believes differently than I do. We all chose what we believe and how we live. I am sharing my testimony because the gospel has brought me joy. When something makes you happy, don't you want to share it? Maybe it will make you happy too.

This hymn came to mind as I was setting things up. It's called "Sweet Is the Peace the Gospel Brings". Here are the first two verses:

Sweet is the peace the gospel brings
To seeking minds and true.
With light refulgent on its wings,
It clears the human view.

Its laws and precepts are divine
And show a Father's care.
Transcendent love and mercy shine
In each injunction there.

I have tested the gospel of Jesus Christ by living it and praying about it. I know that it's true. And I know that's a bold statement. When I keep the commandments of Christ, I receive undeniable spiritual and temporal blessings. But that's not all. Keeping the commandments of Jesus Christ and praying about the precepts of the gospel brings the Spirit into our lives. The Spirit speaks to our hearts and souls in ways that are peaceful and sure. The gospel is beautiful and simple. I love it. I love the Savior.

I will be posting more of my testimony and thoughts later on. Please refer to the official church websites (posted at the right) to learn more about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.