Reflections of Christ

The other day while perusing Facebook, I saw that a friend of mine had opted to become a fan of John Bytheway and I decided to do the same. John Bytheway is a member of our church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, commonly known as Mormons) and is a very inspirational speaker. He uses a lot of humor, but knows when to be serious. He asked what people thought of this slideshow.

My suggestion is to turn up the volume and tune out the world as you watch it. It's incredible. Somehow, it is possible to feel the love of our Savior by watching these images.

I watched it and the Holy Spirit reaffirmed my faith in my Savior. I love our Savior, Jesus Christ. I love everything that He did while ministering upon this earth. I love everything He does for me today. I know that without His love, I would be nothing.

One of my favorite parts of the slideshow is as John the Baptist is baptizing Jesus. The look of absolute elation on His face reminds me of the importance of the ordinance of baptism. Next Sunday, Easter Sunday, Emma will be of the age of accountability, meaning that she will be old enough to be able to understand right from wrong and be able to take responsibility for her own actions. Emma will be baptized Easter evening. It's amazing to me to think of my eldest child being old enough to pass through this step of life. It's scary and exciting to realize that she will be just as responsible for her actions as I am for my own. She's growing up. She's becoming a young woman.

I'm so excited for Emma to become an official member of the Church. She will also be given the Gift of the Holy Ghost--the ability to have the Holy Ghost as her constant companion. I know as a child I never fully comprehended the importance of that gift, but I understand so much better now. He keeps me close to my Heavenly Father. I know my Heavenly Father loves me and He has given me blessings beyond what I deserve. I have an eternal companion that I love with all of my heart. I have beautiful children. I have goodly parents. I've made it through times of my life that I never dreamed I was strong enough to overcome. And all of this because my Heavenly Father and Elder Brother, Jesus Christ, love me. I love the Gospel. I love that we have a prophet upon this earth today who leads us and guides us. We have the opportunity to hear from him this weekend as our church gathers, via television, radio and telecast, for our annual General Conference.

I bear my testimony to you, my friends and family, that I know that Jesus lives. He rose out of the tomb and continues His ministry, even today, by giving us the guidance we need through the Holy Ghost as well as our living prophet, Thomas S. Monson. The Book of Mormon is an additional testament to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. It was translated by the hand of Joseph Smith who was lead by our Heavenly Father to restore the church of Christ on this earth. I'm forever grateful for my membership in the Church.