Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Jesus Christ is REAL

It has been a very long time since I have blogged, but today I felt the immense need to share. Recently I have learned on a very personal and intimate level what Jesus Christ does for us. I've learned that He is a part of our daily lives, even when we don't realize it or don't feel worthy of it or even if we aren't even looking for it.
Jesus Christ performed the Atonement to know how we personally feel in our mortal experience. His Atonement has two effects- it cleanses us but it also enables us. What I've learned the last little bit is how the gift He gave to us lifts us and gives us strength to make it through life because He REALLY does know how we feel. He experienced it all Himself.
A quote that I first heard in young women's has stuck with me over the years and it says "I never said it would be easy, I only said it will be worth it". Life is HARD. Life isn't fair. And there are times I just want to pack up and go home and live with my parents for the rest of my life. No matter how hard life gets, though, I couldn't imagine how much harder life would be without Christ who knows what I feel and understands me perfectly.
Even though life is hard at times, life is wonderful. There are so many things to be grateful for. I'm grateful for a Savior who carries me through the hard times and rejoices with me during the good times.
He suffered so He could feel every heart ache, every sorrow, every doubt we would feel here on Earth. He put aside His will so He could help us out. I know He is there to help us because He has helped me in a way that only the Savior of the world could. He knows me and knows what I need just like He knows you and what you need. He will give you the perfect help you need.

Two quotes I want to share that have helped me find comfort:
"The Savior gave his life so you can completely overcome the challenges you face." - Elder Richard G. Scott
"To any who may be struggling to see that light and find hope, I say: Hold on. Keep trying. God loves you. Things will improve." - Elder Jeffery R. Holland

A stake president from my mission said that faith is knowing that God has the power to do something and hope is knowing that God will use that power to do something for you. Hold on to hope. He is aware and He will run to you. Don't give up.
I love Jesus Christ and strive to be like him. I know He is our Savior and can and WILL help us when we need Him. He is always there. "I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands" (1 Nephi 21:16)
He lives. He is a living being with a body of flesh and bones. He is perfect and because He is perfect, He always shows us perfect love.