How boldly are you declaring the Gospel?

   Sunday was Kimmy's "Farewell" talk, she did absolutely amazing!  She has such a strong testimony of the Gospel.  She spoke about how we must be bold in our declaration of Jesus Christ!  I was brought to tears by her testimony and how fervently she spoke of serving the people of Costa Rica.

   I want to share a part of her talk; it has really made me consider how boldly I am in my declaration of my Savior.  She said, "Elder L. Tom Perry states, "We must be bold in our declaration of Jesus Christ.  We want others to know that we believe He is the central figure in all human history."

   We must be bold in our declaration of Jesus Christ!  What a powerful petition!

   "How will you declare your beliefs of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?  Through quiet acts of charity and service?  Through faithfully attending your church meetings?  Through striving to uphold your callings in the Church?  Through sharing your testimony with members and non-members alike?  There are so many avenues one could take in order to boldly declare the truth of the Redeemer of the World.  Whatever it may be, know that your feelings, your actions, and your testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ have meaning-- even your most simplest of actions could rescue a soul that is yearning for the happiness that the Lord can and will provide.  The Savior wants you to receive His love, and He also wants you to share it with others...strive to love as He loves, with unfailing compassion, patience, and mercy.

   Elder L. Tom Perry stated, "The message of the gospel of Jesus Christ is unlike anything else you will share with others.  In the information age, it is the most valuable information in all the world.  There is no question about its worth  It is a pearl of great price."  The Lord has promised us His unwavering love, support, grace, hope, and protection; so what do we truly have to fear?  In Doctrine & Covenants 84:88 it states, "And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face.  I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up."  OR Isaiah 41:10, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God; and I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
   In the end of his General Conference address, Elder Perry makes this solid promise, "I promise you that if you will respond to the invitation to share your beliefs and feelings about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, a spirit of courage will be your constant companion."

   I want to thank everyone that came to support Kimmy on such an important day, you all helped make it a wonderful and special day for not only her but for her family as well.  Here is just a glimpse at what an exciting day that it was!