My Savior

It is honestly hard to write my feelings of my Savior and Hero down which are in my heart. I definitely wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for His example, His love, His Understanding and definitely his Atonement. I have made some choices in the past which may not seem like a big thing, but really affected me as a person and if I hadn't have changed would possibly effect my eternity. It wasn't until I read this inspired book, The Book of Mormon, that I really understood what I was supposedly claiming I believed. I am ashamed and somewhat proud to say that it took me until my junior year to read the Book of Mormon because of a bad grade I recieved on my progress report in Seminary. Ashamed because I wished I had read it earlier, proud because I did it and continually reading it even when it was hard or seemed pointless, I still read it everyday. I have not missed one day since that commitment I made to myself and I am ever so grateful. The Atonement has shaped me into who I am today, I am eternally grateful for my Savior for the sacrifice He made in my behalf even though I fall short often. I have had the opportunity to be an instrument and disciple of Him as I served a mission in the Illinois Chicago North Mission. The best thing about it was seeing the atonement work in their lives as well. I love seeing the change that takes place and reflecting back on my own conversion. I know even more now that the Book of Mormon is the Word of God, I know that Joseph Smith is and was a prophet of God and he really did see Christ and God that day. I know that we have a prophet today, Thomas Spencer Monson and I couldn't be more blessed. I know that my Savior did come and atone for our sins because I have felt the atonement take place in my life. I know that by being obedient and more like Him we can be happy and return to Him. Thank God for the priceless gift of Christ He gave us!