Come Follow Me

"Come Follow Me"

When I read the scriptures, and I hear those words. "Come Follow me", I think to my self if that is something I would be willing to do. The world we live in today is obsessed with many materialistic things. Some people must have the latest fashion, the nicest cars, and the perfect face. Others may be satisfied with the things that they have, but would they be willing to give it up?

Something I have noticed as I have grown up is that people love their things. I am just as guilty as the next. I would have a very hard time giving up some of the things I hold dear to my heart. However, I think of how much I love the savior Jesus Christ and if he asked me to follow Him, I know now that I could do that. I had a really good friend who taught me a very good lesson on things.

A large group of us decided we wanted to go on a night hike. I was told that it would just be more like a nature walk so I wouldn't need a good pair of shoes. So I wore flipflops. Some of the other girls did not have the proper shoes either. When we got to the mountain, we could tell that this was not going to be an easy task. But, we were their and hiking is one of the best things to do in the night. So we went forth. About a mile in, my feet were starting to get cut on the rocks and I was not sure I could make it to the saddle where we were going to have a campfire. I about gave up and wanted to leave. One of my good friends took off her shoes and gave them to me and took my flip-flops.  I was worried and told her that I did not want to ruin her shoes. She looked at me and said "One day you will learn that things are just things, and that is all they are." I am not sure she realized the impact that had on me. I see now that no matter the value of a possession it is just a thing. The only important possesions we have are those that no one can take away from us.

One of my most prized posetions is my testimony. IT is something that I treasure. Something I will never have to give up, and something that will bless me far more than any material on this earth or beyond. I know that God lives and his son Jesus Christ. I know they love us, and are there whenever we need them. I know that The Holy Bible, and The Book of Mormon go hand in hand to build up the faith of the people around the world. I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is Gods church on this earth, and that I have been baptized by someone holding proper authority. I know that I love this world, and I will do my best to follow my savior even if that means leaving everything else behind.