My Christmas Program pt. 5

9. I love being a member of the Church. I am the only member in my family, but I love it. At times, I get a little anxious about whether or not my family may come around, but then I am reminded of the scripture that says, Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. The 'Be Attitudes' are an amazing sermon from the Savior. It is all about becoming like Him! I love it. We are blessed when we try to act, behave and think like the Savior. He promises that we will receive mercy, peace and see His face! I believe that if I hold to my covenants no matter what, He'll keep His promises with me. I become clean through His grace. I become more like Him when I try my hardest. I feel the Saviors love when I try to Be like Him.

I hope that one day my family will be brought into the gospel either by me or by some miracle. I believe the scripture that says: "Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven." I know He loves me and loves my family. He'll come through, I know it.

- Phil -

10. When I got baptized so many years ago, I remember how nervous I felt getting ready for that day. My mom told me she was so proud of me. I remember getting dressed, all in white. The meeting was short and sweet. They sang the song, "I'm trying to be like Jesus." I looked out at my family while I walked into the pool of water, saw them smiling, my mom crying. Then I looked at my grandpa, who had the authority to baptize me. He raised his arm, said the prayer and dunked me under.
I remember thinking to myself, "Wow. I am actually going to be baptized just like the Savior did. Will there be a dove flying around when I come up out of the water?" There was no dove, but I do remember that feeling of the Spirit that filled my whole body!
I have had other sacred experiences since that time. They have often been when I've focused on just trying my best, that's all. I know the Savior loves me. I know that He answers prayers. I know He has provided a way for all of us to return by living the gospel and believing that all things will work for our good.

- Sandy -

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