I have experienced many things in my life and have learned a lot from them.  One thing that I have known for all of my life is that there is a God, and that he loves me.  He loved us enough to send his son so that we could return to his presence.  I have always known that this was true but I didn't really understand what that meant.  I have come to know that the atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ gives the ability to change  we can receive the strength to change ourselves and come closer to our Heavenly Father.  I know that we also have the opportunity to have our questions answered.  God loves us enough to guide us in our times of uncertainty.  Many people walk through this life with out understanding the love of God or knowing the meaning of life.  I know that there  is a purpose for our lives.  I know that anyone who wants to know its purpose can know.  God has given us this information through the words of his prophets.  We are here to learn and to grow. To make our decisions, to become who we choose to be, and to return to His presence.  I am thankful for the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ.  I am thankful for the opportunity to share this knowledge that I have been given, to act as a living witness for all of my life. I have seen the Gospel lighten the lives, and gladden the hearts of those I hold dear and those i have come to love through the spirit of the Lord.   I know the Lord has helped me in my life and he will continue to help me as I follow his teachings and grow closer to him.