My testimony

I have been wanting to share this for a long time, but between letting life get a little too crazy and worrying that I can't do this adequately, I've put it off.  This is one of those times when I really wish with all my heart that I was a gifted writer.  I know some people that are brilliant at expressing themselves in writing and I admire them more than they could know.
There are some things that I feel quite strongly about.  I know that God is real.  I don't know a whole lot about God, but I am certain He is real and I am certain that He loves us.  I know this because of the countless answers to prayers and miracles I have witnessed.  Things that I could only explain by the reality that God is aware and involved in our lives.
I also know that Jesus Christ lives.  He lived, died, and lives for us today.  What the Bible says about him is true.  He is our greatest friend and ally.
I know that my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ("Mormons") is true.  There are a lot of people out there that want to prove otherwise.  I've looked into their views.  I've thought and prayed about it.  It just leaves me feeling dark and confused.  But this I do know: that my church does a great deal of good.  There are definitely many people in the church that screw up and do bad things.  But I have learned from personal experiment that the closer I am to living the life that I am taught to live at church, the happier I am.  The happier my family is.  The stronger I feel.  The more peace I feel.  There is a great sense of joy and wholeness I feel as I draw closer to my Savior, study the scriptures, and pray to my God.  There isn't a doubt in my mind that as far as a happy and fulfilled life, this is the best thing for me and for my family.  It's all laid out for us and it's beautiful.
I wish everyone could experience this.