I've been taking a Doctrine & Covenants course this semester at BYU-Idaho, and besides being super early in the morning, it has been awesome. I always feel uplifted and learn so much in that class, my teacher is energetic but still reverent about the gospel topics we cover. It's just been a really cool experience.
There has also been a lot of attention focused on Joseph Smith.
Let me tell you, he was and is an incredible man and I know with all my heart that he is a Prophet of the Lord. This man posesses so many Christ-like attributes and qualities, always cared about others before himself, and despite all his persecutions and trial he never denied the truth and never lost faith. He never gave up. And I am so thankful for his testimony, his legacy, and his work in bringing about this gospel of love and hope. I know my life would not be the same today if he had not done his part in restoring Christ's church on the earth. I would never have known the peace and the sweetness that it brings into my life.
I've watched a lot of clips of this movie lately in Sunday School and in class but tonight I decided to watch the whole thing. I was crying. Not because it was sad, scary, happy, or whatever. But because when you watch this movie, really watch it, the spirit of God is so strong. It speaks to your soul if you will let it. I honestly doubt someone could watch this and not feel something. They may deny it, but I believe they will feel something. Something that says "this is good" or "this is true."
I love the Prophet Joseph. I remember even back in 7th grade I wrote a paper about him, the topic was one person from history that we would want to meet. I do not worship him, but I have so much respect and admiration for this man.
To watch this movie of the life of Joseph Smith and the gospel of Jesus Christ click on the link:
He lived for the truth. And he died for it.
Shall we not go on in so great a cause?
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