Becoming Truly Converted

Dear Sisters,

Thank you to Sarah Allred for teaching a wonderful lesson on Sunday about being truly converted to the Gospel. Here is a brief summary:

The Gospel is all encompassing and should permeate every aspect of our lives. We need to strive to be truly converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Ask yourself this question, “How has your life changed as you have become more or less converted to the Gospel?”

Many sisters shared how their lives have changed as they have become converted to the Gospel. Some of the things that were shared are listed below:

• The Gospel has brought happiness that I never knew existed and that happiness grows each and every day as I strive to live according to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
• The Gospel brought me exposure to good women who taught me so many great things and most importantly taught me how to be a good mother.
• Remember that conversion is a process. The Gospel has great depth and you understand more as you experience different things in life. Each experience gives us insight and hopefully makes us more humble and grateful for all that we have. Conversion is not one great event, but in the process of life.
• If you want to know if the Gospel is true, live like you believe it and you will get your answer.
• For helps in making decisions that will lead you on the path of true conversion, ask yourself, “In what choice am I going to fine lasing happiness?”

Sister Allred presented a personal poll for us to take to tell us where our conversion is at. The questions are as follows:

1. Have I experienced or witnessed acts of deity in my life? When you do experience such things, which you will recognize as you live close to the Spirit, make sure to record it in your journal. If you record such experiences they can buoy up your testimony and anchor you in times of trials.
2. Is your perspective one of hope or fear of the days ahead? Read and study D&C 122 and look for ways in which the Lord was able to change Joseph Smith’s perspective.
3. When I see someone else not living the Gospel, is my attitude one of sadness or judgment?
4. Do you, like King Benjamin’s people, have no more disposition to do evil but to do good continually?

Let us all strive a little more to more fully converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.