I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Direction through Jesus Christ. Earlier this week, I was in quite a rush of constant motion with endless tasks in my mind... and in my sink and laundry baskets. I wasn't necessarily stressed or worn down at the moment, but I was caught by surprise when, at the end of the day, I took a minute to breathe and started reading a conference talk. There was a picture of Christ. When I looked at the picture , I felt a reminder in my heart that, of all things to focus on or worry about, this was the most important one. My relationship with Jesus Christ and where I am putting my daily efforts and thoughts towards are significant details which will determine where I go in life. Am I running in circles like a rat on wheel? Or, although very busy with life's demands, am I striving to focus on Jesus Christ through daily scripture study, prayer, and keeping my baptismal Covenants? When Jesus visited the Nephites, He instituted the sacrament among them and taught them its meaning. When we are baptized and then renew our baptismal covenants through the sacrament each week, Jesus said that by doing so, "it shall be a testimony unto the Father that ye do always remember me." And "this doth witness unto the Father that ye are willing to do that which I have commanded you." (See 3Nephi 18: 6-13. ...In fact, see the whole chapter!) What would life be like if we sincerely reflected on Christ and our covenants with him throughout the entire day? Every day? What if every action and pursuit were with the hope and intent and desire to come closer to Christ and to bring others closer to Christ? "And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you. " And I give unto you a commandment that ye shall do these things. And if ye shall always do these things blessed are ye, for ye are built upon my rock." Just imagine that and feel the spirit testify in your heart that THAT is true happiness. I know I still have some work on this for sure, but I know that's where I want to go. I hope you can feel that desire burn in you as well. I know Jesus Christ lives. I know this is true. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Love, Jillene Smith 3 Nephi 18 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/18?lang=eng The Healing Power of Jesus Christ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/34franco?lang=eng