Conversion
byI have been a member all my life, but conversion is defined as: a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life/transformation. I had a falling away about 10 years ago and decided to come back to church this year. I decided to come back because I didn’t feel at peace anymore. I was unhappy and felt alone. I didn’t know (or forgot) that there was a God. I am so glad I made the decision because this past year I have been studying, praying, and striving to do better. After several months I learned through the Holy Ghost (that I have as a gift once again) that there is a God and he loves me and that the Savior didn’t forget about me. Sadly, I was the one who left Him. I am so happy to be a member of this church and I am happy to feel cleansed of sin and that there is a Savior who died for all of us (even me). I am so grateful to be at peace again. I am now more optimistic about life. Things aren’t perfect, but the Savior has helped me bear burdens I thought I didn’t have strength to bear. I have a testimony of the church that is building once again. I am becoming stronger in the faith and I know that when we live and study God’s commandments that we can be at peace. I know that president Monson is a true prophet living on the earth today who can lead us with revelations from God. I know the Book of Mormon to be true because I have prayed about it and felt at peace and know God answered my prayers.