So my grandson recently turned eight years old, and my daughter asked us to each write our testimonies down on an index card that she is putting together for Jacob for his baptism this weekend. 

How does one fit onto a little card what does not fit in one's heart and mind?  And how do you express in words fit for an eight year old how you feel, when the whole English language already feels so limited?

Since I have a little more space here, and I don't have to worry so much about the size of words I use, I wish to bear that testimony publically to Jacob and my other grandchildren (Mason, Jonathan, Jessica, Aaron, Alyssa and Ashley).

I testify that God lives.  He is our Heavenly Father and loves us so intensely that we cannot begin to imagine how much love that really is.  All we can do is allow Him into our hearts and lives, and feel the love He pours in.  I testify that Jesus is our Savior, Lord and King.  He has saved us from death and hell, and I am filled with great joy when I think upon his love for us.

I testify that God speaks to living prophets today.  Joseph Smith was an amazing and awesome prophet of God!  His prophecies and revelations still amaze me after being a member for 35 years.  I testify that Thomas S. Monson is truly called of God to hold the keys of priesthood and revelation for us and the world.

I love the scriptures, but mostly, I love the Book of Mormon.  It really is the word of God.  I have read it about 75 times, and each time I learn new things as the Spirit reveals new ways of seeing the holy writ.  I am filled with revelation and prophecy as I read the Book of Mormon, and the Lord shows me new ways of looking at my life and my relationship with Christ, as I study it.

The Lord has blessed me with many wonderful spiritual experiences that have enhanced my testimony and understanding over the years.  While they are not made for a public blog like this, I hope each of you will ask me when you are ready, to share some of my experiences with you.  I hope that your life can be as wonderful and enriched by the Holy Spirit as mine has been.

I know we live in very challenging times.  The world is full of sin and sinners, who like what they do.  I testify that as you seek the Spirit in your lives, you will be filled with a sublime joy that no one can take from you.  You will be able to stand strong through the trials and difficulties that come your way, as the Holy Ghost will be your companion and guide in life.  You will be able to look forward with hope and joy for the day when the Savior comes again, and when we will all be together in heaven as a big, happy family.

I testify of these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

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