I’m not exaggerating when I say that Mosiah 4:9 changed my life.
I was 14 years old.
It was summertime.
I went to read my scriptures for a church assignment I needed to complete. (Personal Progress, anyone?!)
The assignment said to read Mosiah 4:9-12 and journal something.
I wouldn’t say I didn’t believe in God or Jesus at this time…
But I was nonchalant about my testimony.
I had never really thought about it seriously.
Church was just a bunch of rules.
But I opened up my black leather scriptures to Mosiah 4:9 and started reading:
“Believe in God.”
And suddenly, I did.
I kept reading:
“. . . believe that he is, and that he created all things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend.”
It was an overwhelming experience!
I felt like my heart would beat out of my burning chest.
I didn’t want the feeling to ever leave me!
This church wasn’t just a bunch of rules, this was all about a loving God and building a relationship with Him.
I have believed ever since that day in the most sincere and authentic ways I can.
I’ve had to do a lot to nurture and grow my testimony.
I’ve had to figure out how the Spirit speaks to me in much more subtle ways most of the time, too.
But it all started with Mosiah 4:9.
What verse changed your life?
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
3 Responses
Mine scripture is similar, but came much later in life. I was sitting in the chapel in the temple, trying to find help. One of my children was going through a difficult time. As I was sitting there, I opened the Bible and started scanning. Suddenly a line in Romans 4:3 stood out to me. “…Abraham believed God….” I have always believed in God, but did I believe Him? I now know He does love me. I just need to trust Him, always.
Ooohh I love that! That distinction between believing IN and believing is powerful. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing! Dean Urmston