P-R-S

Dear Young Women,

I have been thinking so much about the YW General Presidency's challenge to P-R-S: pray, read, smile. I hope each one of you is doing this every day. I know that I see a big difference in my day when I make these things a priority.

Yesterday, we had a testimony given in our Fast and Testimony meeting by a young man; it was a testimony that I hope I never forget. This young man came to church every week with his mother and sisters, but about five years ago, his mother died and he and his sisters went to live with their faither who was not a member of the church. At first, the children continued coming to church, but as they grew older they came less and less. This young man shared how his life had not been easy and how the light of the gospel became more and more dim because he wasn't involved in church any longer. Then recently, one night just as he was going to bed he saw his scriptures sitting on his nightstand. For some reason, he felt that he should pick them up and open them. As he began to read the first chapter of Nephi, he said he started to remember those wonderful feelings he had when he attended church. He felt prompted to continue reading and as he read he felt strongly that he must return to church.

I am so grateful for this young man's testimony. It was beautiful and heartfelt and I know that although his mother isn't on this earth any longer, she would be so proud of him. I know that the feelings he felt as he read the scriptures was the Holy Ghost testifying of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. It is my hope and prayer that each one of you will read your scriptures daily; this is one important way to stay close to our Heavenly Father.

I love you all! By the way - good luck in your finals!!

TTYL~