Today marks 18 years since I was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and received the Holy Ghost as a constant companion. I was only 8 years old and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It started me on a path that leads to Christ. A path filled with comfort, love, peace, strength, and happiness. It's not a path void of trials and hardships, for that path exists for no one. It's a path where Christ promises to be there for me when I am struggling, whether it be physically, mentally, emotionally, etc. I in turn promise to represent Him. I promise to stand for truth. I promise to lift others' burdens. I promise to live righteously. I promise to always remember Him.
At 8, I didn't fully understand the depth of this sacred covenant. I knew it was a step I needed to take. I knew God was proud of me as well as all of the adults in my life. I knew that I felt happy and filled with peace. I knew it was exactly what I was supposed to be doing. I am so grateful I added the faith and testimonies of my parents upon my own small testimony to take that important step.
I now have a much deeper testimony of God, Jesus Christ, their love for me, and the plan of salvation. I know that when I keep God's commandments I am blessed. I know that He is there for me even when I feel abandoned. I know that He knows me, loves me, and is rooting for me. I know that He sees the full picture and I can trust Him when I am confused. I know that He wants me to be happy and successful. I know that I feel His guidance most when I am praying and reading the scriptures daily. I know that I have a lot to work on and through Christ, I can become the being I am designed to become. I am so grateful that I have this knowledge and for the loving people in my life that have helped me along the way.
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