I can't remember if I posted in here about David's calling as a YSA Bishop. He has served for ten months and it has truly been a remarkable and sweet experience. Some of the most choice young adults in the world are in his ward and it has been a privilege getting to know them.
So yesterday tough. The leadership in Salt lake have been revamping the YSA program and the decision was made to combine the wards here in Vernal and keep the Bishopric in of the original ward. So in other words, Dave and his counselors were released yesterday. What made it hard wasn't the actual decision, although we loved the calling we support the Prophet. It was the fact that I didn't get a chance to bear my testimony and neither of us were given an opportunity to really say goodbye after the meeting. They just kind of kicked us out, and shut the door. No- if you want to say goodbye the old Bishopric will be in such and such foyer. We head expected them to do something because that is how it has been traditionally done. In a Singles ward goodbye is pretty final since we aren't even in their stake anymore. Well today I feel a little better but yesterday was hard.
So to all of my wonderful YSA friends, I want you to know that I do have a testimony. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and I am so grateful for His sacrifice and Atonement. He is truly my very best friend and has walked with me through many difficult trials in my life and I have felt His love and forgiveness. I know that if you will turn your life over to Him, you will have trials but you will see miracles also. I know that God answers prayers - I know that anytime I need an answer, if I am worthy, He will direct my path in the way I should go. I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God. I am grateful for the scriptures and the Spirit they bring in my life. Read and ponder them - they will provide answers and direction throughout your entire life. I have a testimony of the divine calling and inspiration of the Prophet and those who serve with Him. I know when I follow their counsel I will be blessed. I know the church is the only true and living church on the earth. I know the temple is the house of the Lord. Go as often as you can! If you aren't worthy to be there- become worthy. It will bless your life and there is power in the things you learn there. You need that power in your life to combat the adversary. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
I hope you also know how much I love you as well as the Bishop. You have been such examples to us and a light in our lives. That is what I would have told you if I had been given the opportunity.
I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for giving us the blessing of this calling these past ten months. I know He has other plans now and I trust Him. It was just a little bump in the road that i have now crossed and am headed to whereever He leads me.
