I haven't been to church in a while, but as far as I remember, the first Sunday of the month in the LDS church is Testimony Meeting. I know I am almost a week late in sharing this, but c'est la vie. I haven't shared my testimony in so long because, at times, I spent my time living off the faith and testimony of my parents. I knew my parents couldn't be wrong and their truth had to be the truth for me too.
Since I haven't shared any form of a testimony for a while, I have decided to add my own testimony to the eternal ether of belief and faith. I will preface my testimony, however, by saying that this is my truth. This is the truth that allows me to breathe, find joy, seek the Maker of the Universe in myself, everything, and everyone around me. My truth may not be yours, but I find strength and joy in my truth. Having prefaced my testimony, I entrust my words to the eternal ether.
I would like to bear witness to truths that I have come to know. Among those truths is a belief in a Higher Power and a Great Architect. Some religions call that power Allah, God, The Great I Am, Elohim, or Yahweh. Some even call that power science. I don't differentiate between the various names given to signify the Great Creator. There is a Higher Power that gives energy to the evolution and being of all that surrounds us and to connect everything and everyone. I call that Higher Power God, though you may choose to call that Higher Power by another name.
With my belief in God, I know that there is something after this life. The next life will be a relief from the perils and pains that assail my body on a daily basis. This current life seems more the Hell than the one promised to sinners in the Bible. Also, my belief in a merciful Higher Power allows me to believe that whatever comes next is going to be a paradise in comparison to the current state of things. Though the current state of things can be full of beauty all around, paradise or nirvana awaits.
I believe in the strength of humanity over its weakness and failures. I believe we are a great people who are blessed with love, family, and friends. We are blessed with the capacity to show mercy, compassion, and empathy for others in their times of need. I believe that although we suffer, that suffering allows us to be more sympathetic, compassionate, and loving. Suffering allows us to live and not just wallow in our miseries. I believe we all have great capacities waiting to blossom that we often allow to stay dormant.
Finally, I believe in me. I don't often know who I am or where I am going, but I know that I am on the correct path. I know that I have fallen over and over, but I have still risen to try again. I know I have a capacity to be someone more than I am. I know that if I continue believing in myself, believing in humanity, and believing in God, that I will continue to feel joy and I will continue to be. I am what I am. I am continually taking steps in the present moment, not looking forward and not looking behind. I am and I could not ask for more.
I bear witness to these things as my truths. I submit them to the eternal ether and I implore you to find your truths, place them in the eternal ether, and let them lift and enlighten others. Namaste.
Since I haven't shared any form of a testimony for a while, I have decided to add my own testimony to the eternal ether of belief and faith. I will preface my testimony, however, by saying that this is my truth. This is the truth that allows me to breathe, find joy, seek the Maker of the Universe in myself, everything, and everyone around me. My truth may not be yours, but I find strength and joy in my truth. Having prefaced my testimony, I entrust my words to the eternal ether.
I would like to bear witness to truths that I have come to know. Among those truths is a belief in a Higher Power and a Great Architect. Some religions call that power Allah, God, The Great I Am, Elohim, or Yahweh. Some even call that power science. I don't differentiate between the various names given to signify the Great Creator. There is a Higher Power that gives energy to the evolution and being of all that surrounds us and to connect everything and everyone. I call that Higher Power God, though you may choose to call that Higher Power by another name.
With my belief in God, I know that there is something after this life. The next life will be a relief from the perils and pains that assail my body on a daily basis. This current life seems more the Hell than the one promised to sinners in the Bible. Also, my belief in a merciful Higher Power allows me to believe that whatever comes next is going to be a paradise in comparison to the current state of things. Though the current state of things can be full of beauty all around, paradise or nirvana awaits.
I believe in the strength of humanity over its weakness and failures. I believe we are a great people who are blessed with love, family, and friends. We are blessed with the capacity to show mercy, compassion, and empathy for others in their times of need. I believe that although we suffer, that suffering allows us to be more sympathetic, compassionate, and loving. Suffering allows us to live and not just wallow in our miseries. I believe we all have great capacities waiting to blossom that we often allow to stay dormant.
Finally, I believe in me. I don't often know who I am or where I am going, but I know that I am on the correct path. I know that I have fallen over and over, but I have still risen to try again. I know I have a capacity to be someone more than I am. I know that if I continue believing in myself, believing in humanity, and believing in God, that I will continue to feel joy and I will continue to be. I am what I am. I am continually taking steps in the present moment, not looking forward and not looking behind. I am and I could not ask for more.
I bear witness to these things as my truths. I submit them to the eternal ether and I implore you to find your truths, place them in the eternal ether, and let them lift and enlighten others. Namaste.
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