30 Times

The hymn I Know That My Redeemer Lives (LDS Hymns # 136) testifies 30 times that Christ lives. No wonder I get tearful every time I sing that song. I was really touched by the Spirit during our church meetings today. We didn't even sing that song, but someone spoke of Christ as our Redeemer, which prompted me to look up the song and read through it.

Last year we were challenged by our bishop to read the Book of Mormon as a ward. After finishing, we were encouraged to send a one sentence testimony to the ward clerk to be included in the ward's history. A couple weeks ago a youth stood at the pulpit and bore her testimony of The Book of Mormon. It was simply that "He lives!" It was such a powerful statement, and coming from a youth, so meaningful. And I'm sure it was even more meaningful to her.

I know Christ lives. I'm grateful for his endless love to me. The gift of His atonement brings me peace and hope for eternal life with Him and my Father in Heaven one day.