A Hungry Testimony

I just have to record the experience I had this weekend. It was the first weekend of the month which means the Sunday that is set aside for fasting and testimony meetings. We had two very good reasons to fast; the first was a ward fast for a boy in our ward and the second was a request from my sis-in-law. Having these two very meaningful purposes really helped me stick to my fast and concentrate more than usual. It was also the longest I have ever fasted; not that is should be that way but it was. We started after biking on Saturday. I got a headache that night probably from not drinking enough water and still had it the next morning when I woke up. But Excedrin helped me with that and I was able to concentrate on preparing my lesson. But I kept telling myself; “Wow I am really weak, I can’t teach like this” and blah blah. But I made it through and really had a great experience at church. I wasn’t anzy in Sacrament meeting; I didn’t have any energy. I was able to just listen to the beautiful testimonies of others and enjoy being there. My lesson went well; it was the most relaxed I have ever felt. It was great to experience the unity of the ward as we broke our fast together then ate amazing potato soup! Yum! Anyways, the point is that this experience, little as it was, really strengthened my testimony of fasting and knowing that our spirit is stronger than our physical bodies. I have faith that Heavenly Father will help those we fasted for however that may be.

P.S. My boss asked me today what the most important thing my church has taught me is, or what have I learned in my church that has helped me in my life the most. I thought about it for a bit and then shared my testimony of our Savior with him. To know that we are not alone in this life and that we can do anything with His help gives me so much strength. Not to mention the relief I have from knowing that my sins are answered for. So, if someone asked you the same question, what would you say?

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