"These four words—“Receive the Holy Ghost”—are not a passive pronouncement; rather, they constitute a priesthood injunction—an authoritative admonition to act and not simply to be acted upon (see 2 Nephi 2:26). The Holy Ghost does not become operative in our lives merely because hands are placed upon our heads and those four important words are spoken. As we receive this ordinance, each of us accepts a sacred and ongoing responsibility to desire, to seek, to work, and to so live that we indeed “receive the Holy Ghost” and its attendant spiritual gifts. “For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift? Behold, he rejoices not in that which is given unto him, neither rejoices in him who is the giver of the gift” (D&C 88:33)." -Receive the Holy Ghost, David A. Bednar
My entire life changed the day I was baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I couldn't have asked for a better change! I have never been this happy and content with life. My baptism just solidified the idea that "there are [better] things ahead...". No matter what I do with the rest of my mortal life one thing will never change; I will ALWAYS be a member of Christ's church. And I'm happy to say it! :) Sometimes I still cannot believe that 5 years has passed since I was introduced to the Church. I made it. And I will forever be grateful for those who helped me reach my goal. Happy Sabbath!
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