"All things denote there is a God"

 


On Labor Day, the Church History Library closed giving us some time off.  We decided to go on a hike in the mountains.  We found a beautiful reservoir in Little Cotton Wood Canyon.  Spending time outdoors helps renew my spirit.  I feel closer to God as I observe his beautiful creations.  These things testify of him.

In the Book of Mormon, an anti-Christ came among the people teaching, there is no God, there is no Christ.  He taught that these things were just traditions passed down from their fathers to usurp power and authority over them.  He told them you don't know there is a Christ.  He taught there is no God--'a being who never has been seen or known, who never was nor ever will be.'

What Was God Doing Before Creation? | Answers in Genesis

Alma the prophet said, "...The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a supreme Creator." Alma 30:44

 There are anti-Christ's today seeking to take away the faith and hope of the people.  I testify that God does exist.  There is a Savior who came to this earth and showed us the way to return to our Father.  You can know for yourself the truth of these things by praying to know for yourself.  He will show you the truth of all things through the power of the Holy Ghost. 

"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." Matthew 21:22

God is our Father in Heaven.  We are His children.  He loves us as only a Father can.  He desires to help us through our difficult trials of life.  We only need to turn to Him.

Comments

  1. JMPomSeptember 12, 2021 at 7:17 PM

    Thank you for your sim[le and yet powerful testimony!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Sam BahrSeptember 17, 2021 at 9:29 PM

    The gospel is so simple and powerful! Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures and your beautiful testimony!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

10 more days--Our mission is coming to a close

Image
10 more days-- our mission is coming to a close. What an amazing experience this has been!! We have seen God's hand in our life in so many ways. We feel the windows of heaven have been opened to us that there is not even room to receive it. We have grown closer to each other and closer to the Lord. We arrived when the sakura trees were blooming. Now, they are blooming again. Walking under the blossoms gives you a sacred feeling that you are somewhere very special. This is my favorite walking path. There is a lady who cares for these flower boxes every day. I have enjoyed seeing them on my way to the river walk. Today, I saw a miracle with the ward choir. They asked me to lead the choir when we first arrived. I have sang in many choirs, all of my life. I have never led a choir. We started out just singing hymns but eventually added more and more difficult music.  I wanted to sing "Let Us All Press On". This is a difficult piece sung by the Choir at Temple Square. I had hig
Read more

Enjoying our time here...

Image
We decided last P-day to go to Universal City. It was a fun and memorable day. The weather cooperated with a beautiful spring day. The adventure started even before we arrived by riding the train and then subway in Osaka. It was packed body to body, a full contact sport. When we got in the subway, we were jam packed. I was wondering if the door would close. Then we stopped at another station. An additional 5 people got on the train. We were absolutely smashed together. The people at Universal City all wore crazy hats. It seems the more outlandish the hat the more they enjoyed them. I loved seeing these little cuties. Our favorite spot was the Harry Potter castle and village. They have really strived to recreate the book. You walk through a forest before arriving at the village. We saw the flying blue car, Mirror of Erised, the talking pictures on the walls, the Fat Lady guarding the door, the Sorting Hat, Dumbledore's office and many more.  We would have bought some butterbeer but
Read more

Daruma Doll

Image
President and Sister Halvorson gave the missionaries a Daruma doll for New Years.  The Daruma doll is rich in symbolism and is a sign of good luck for the new year. The eyes are blank. Once you determine your goal,  you color in the first eye. At the end of the year, you complete your goal and finish the other eye. The Daruma doll wobbles but won't stay down. If you tip it on it's side, it uprights itself. This is symbolic of perseverance in striving toward your goal. You may falter but just pick yourself up and keep trying. President Russell M. Nelson, the prophet gave us a New Year's Message for 2023... Be Patient... Be Persistent.. Be Prayerful...
Read more