So today in Sacrament meeting we had an Easter program. We don't get programs a lot in single college wards but this one was AMAZING!!! It was such a reminder to me that Christ does live and He loves me so much! It was exactly what I needed today. I can't say I've been struggling exactly lately but I just haven't really been living the way I should. I haven't had my priorities where they should be. I've gotten so overwhelmed lately with being in school and working and trying to stay social (which doesn't always happen). I got stuck in a selfish rut a little bit, doing the whole "why me" bit. I've always known that the religion I live is true, I have no doubt about that, I just haven't been living it recently. I have since resolved to be and do better. I've started reading my scriptures every night before I go to bed no matter how tired I am or what time it is. It's almost to the point now that it's becoming routine. I've also starting saying my prayers every night as well. Just those two little things alone have helped me so much to get myself back on track. Last night as I was saying my prayers I asked my Heavenly Father to help me recognize His presence in my life and to also feel and live closer to the Spirit. Today during the program my prayer was answered. One song that was sung was Hymn #134 "I Believe in Christ" as the choir was singing it I just sat and listened to the words and let them speak to me. I've always loved this song but today it struck me in ways that it never has before. I got chills and had goosebumps on my arms when I felt deep in my heart the truth of the words in that song. It was almost as if there was a voice in the back of my mind telling me that He's there and aware of me and my struggles and He knows exactly how I feel, and with His help I can do anything. It was an amazing reminder of who I am, what I believe, and most of all it helped me find my testimony again that He really does live and that He guides my live everyday whether I'm aware of it or not. I love this gospel with all my heart and I'm so happy to be apart of it. "I believe in Christ; he is my King! With all my heart to him I'll sing; I'll raise my voice in praise and joy, in grand amens my tongue employ. I believe in Christ; he is God's son. On earth to dwell his soul did come. He healed the sick; the dead he raised. Good works were his; his name be praised. I believe in Christ; oh, blessed name! As Mary's Son he came to reign 'mid mortal men, his earthly kin, to save them from the woes of sin. I believe in Christ; who marked the path, who did gain all the Father hath, who said to men:'Come, follow me, that ye, my friends, with God may be.' I believe in Christ- my Lord, my God! My feet he plants on gospel sod. I'll worship him with all my might; He is the source of truth and light. I believe in Christ; he ransoms me. From Satan's grasp he sets me free , and I shall live with joy and love in his eternal courts above. I believe in Christ; he stands supreme! From him I'll gain my fondest dream; and while I strive through grief and pain, His voice is heard: 'Ye shall obtain.' I believe in Christ; so come what may, with him I'll stand in that great day when on this earth he comes again to rule among the sons of men."
