I know that my Heavenly Father lives. I know without a doubt that he loves me and that he loves all of his children. I know that he loved us so much, that he sent his only begotten son to suffer and die for us. I know that Christ lives. I know that because of him I am able to partake of the blessing of repentance and forgiveness. Because of him I have hope. I know that I am not perfect, but through him I can become closer and closer to becoming more like him. If it weren't for Christ, I would be lost. He saves and ransoms me. He lifts me up when I am facing trials. He gives me strength to endure any oppression I face. I have felt his closeness many times when I have been depressed, sad, and lonely. He has helped me grow and to change into what I am today. He knows what is the best thing for me and even if I don't understand why some trials or tests of faith arise, I know that he knows what he is doing. He wouldn't send me any trial that I cannot endure with his help. I have felt of his love and know that it is a powerful reassurance in times of doubt. There have been times in my life were I will look back and wonder how I have ever managed to accomplish things or how I have ever pulled through other things. I know that it is because Christ was by my side, strengthening me and pulling me along with his love. I know that he can do all things. I also know that he will do what is best for us. He has blessed me with so much. I am extremely lucky to live in a place where I can freely worship him as I choose. He is the light that will light up the darkness that is becoming ever more present in the world. I know that if I stay steadfastly in his light, I will be safe from satan's power. I cannot wait until the day that he comes. I cannot wait to see the Savior with my own eyes and have the opportunity to thank him face to face for all that he has done for me. I feel like I don't deserve all the blessings that he has seen fit to give me. I know that he loves me, and I love him. This world is a dark place to live in now. There are wars and rumors of wars, violence and bloodshed, and wickedness of all kind that is glorified as good by the media. Many truths are being attacked by the world. I know that if we trust in Christ and keep the commandments, we will have peace of mind until he comes. I know that because I believe in Christ and have taken upon his name, that I must stand as a witness of him at all times and in all things and in all places. I know that we must not be afraid to be different from the world. I know that we should not seek to please the world, but only to please God. Christ said that the world hated him before it hated us. Christ has suffered all things. He has transcended below all things. Are we greater than him? I know that he not only suffered for our sins, but he suffered for our sorrows. He knows how to comfort us in the best way for us, if we will just come to him. I know that Heavenly Father answers prayers. He always answers them; they may not come when we want them to, and they may not be the answer that we wanted, but his anwers will come. I know that he yearns for us to talk to him. He loves us and longs to hear from us. I also know that no matter how badly we have sinned, we can always ask him for forgiveness. He is the last person who will give up on us. Even after we have given up on ourselves, he has not. He loves us more than we can comprehend. I know that Heavenly Father lives. I know that Jesus Christ lives. I know that the Holy Ghost assures us of this fact. I know that the Bible is a true book. I know that the Book of Mormon is a true account of people that lived. I know that it testifies of Christ and his teachings. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God and that the gospel is again restored on the earth along with the sealing keys that can bind our families together forever. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God and that he speaks the word of God. I know that Heavenly Father loves all of us, and he wants us to return to him.
