I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I feel that living the principles of the gospel have brought me much of
the happiness and peace I feel on a daily basis. On the first Sunday of the
month members of the church are encouraged to fast for a purpose of their
choosing. I find that those times I put more effort into pondering the reason I
am fasting and more sincere in my prayers for that purpose I feel more
spiritually uplifted and less hungry. We are also encouraged to make a "fast
offering" (donation) to the church. Those funds are then used to help
others, often within the ward, who are struggling financially to purchase food
or cover other living costs.
Also, on the first Sunday of the month we have a testimony
meeting where members of the congregation are invited to come speak about the things
they know to be true pertaining to the gospel. Often those who speak will
express their gratitude for the gospel in their lives. Today while listening to
the testimonies of others and also taking the opportunity to share mine, I particularly
felt the love of my Heavenly Father, not only for me but for all of his
children. I know that we are all
children of God and that he loves each of us. This is evident through the
atonement of His son Jesus Christ who atoned for the sins of all people.
The church recently launched the “I’m a Mormon”
website in which members of the church from all walks of life and cultural
backgrounds share their experiences and testimonies through their own personal
profiles. At first I wasn’t sure if those who were not members of the church
would be interested in reading these profiles but it seems to have gotten quite
a bit of media attention so I assume that means that people are interested. The
church and its members are often misunderstood and people are often confused
about what we believe so I hope the “I’m a Mormon” site can help more
people understand who we are as a people and what we believe.
You can also read my profile here.
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