Being born into the covenant has allowed me to grow up with “borrowed light”, as they say. I knew the church was true, because I knew my parents knew the church was true. But as I began to live on my own in college and become more and more independent, my testimony has truly grown and developed to become my own. I know that Joseph Smith was a true Prophet of God and that he did see God the father, and his son, Jesus Christ. I know that the Book of Mormon is a true testament of Christ and that this is the only and true church on the earth today. I also know that this church is headed by a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson, and that he has the authority to receive inspiration and guidance for the members of this church. Without the Gospel in my life, I know that I too would be lost and confused in this dark world. And for that, I am also extremely grateful for the missionaries and for their commitment and willingness to serve the Lord. I know that as we follow and live the commandments each day of our lives, that we all have the opportunity to live with our Heavenly Father again. I am grateful for this Gospel and the innumerable blessings that it brings to me each day of my life. I testify of these things, in the name of our Savior, even Jesus Christ, Amen.
