01 December 2016

Man, this week has been hard! I have found myself feeling lost, frustrated, and sorrowful. Life is a real struggle. There are so many challenges we face on a daily basis, whether it be a final for your class or simply an interaction with another person - for some reason, everything seems difficult. That being said, I want to share a scripture I read last night while I was studying in 3 Nephi. I was studying there because I knew I needed comfort and I wasn't sure where to find it. In chapter 9, verse 22:

22 Therefore, whoso repenteth and cometh unto me as a little child, him will I receive, for of such is the kingdom of God. Behold, for such I have laid down my life, and have taken it up again; therefore repent, and come unto me ye ends of the earth, and be saved. 

This scripture was so beautiful I began to cry. Our Savior's love is so dear. We are his little children, and he is like unto our Father. He has given and is giving us all that he has because he wants us to come home and to become like our Heavenly Father, because he knows that will make us truly happy. He has so much joy when we come unto him, because he laid down his life and took it up again for us, and because of him we can all be saved. I want to bear my testimony that the Savior lives; he loves us. He wants us to come home, and he wants us to be happy. He will give us strength and make our weaknesses strong. No matter where you are, he can help you climb higher and be better.

I leave my testimony with you,

Mallorie