Jesus Christ gives me hope. During the darkest parts of my life when I have been depressed and afraid I have felt his presence fill me with love and comfort after I have prayed. I know he loves me; I have felt it. During times when I have had to go through major changes in my life, my trust in him and his words that this would work together for my good have helped me keep a more hopeful attitude. It gave me hope that, though it was hard now, in the end I would come out better because of it because of Christ. Christ's atonement gives me hope that I can change from the person I am now. He has atoned for my sins and can help me become a better person through his help. I have felt lost and struggled with my reason for existence, but have found purpose and direction in his gospel. It gives me goals for becoming a good parent and seeking to guide them to Christ as well as eternal-progression and living with God. I have seen his hand in my life. Sometimes it is in obvious miracles, but other times it is subtle, and I must look for his hand. He has sent me many people that have blessed me more than I can express. They have helped me become a better person and have taught me through righteous example. I am very grateful. They help me have desires to grow, and still love me despite all of shortcomings and faults (which are many). I know Christ lives. I know He is the way. I know He loves me and is interested in my personal salvation. I love Him and am grateful to Him. These things I testify of in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
