Latter-day Saint Life

President Eyring Shares One Simple Question We Can Ask That Will Strengthen Our Testimonies Each Day

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When we think about what brings us closer to Christ and can help us build stronger testimonies, we don't always think about noting the little, simple things in our day-to-day family life. But with one simple question, all of these simple things can work to build our faith in the Savior.

When we think about what brings us closer to Christ and can help us build stronger testimonies, we don't always think about noting the little, simple things in our day-to-day family life. 

But when coupled with the question President Henry B. Eyring asks, "Have I seen the hand of God reaching out to touch us or our children or our family today?" these observations can have a great impact on our lives.

In a recent Facebook post, President Eyring shared his experience noting the simple ways he saw God helping his family every day. 

When our children were very small, I started to write down a few things about what happened every day. I wrote down a few lines every day for years. I never missed a day no matter how tired I was or how early I would have to start the next day. Before I would write, I would ponder this question: “Have I seen the hand of God reaching out to touch us or our children or our family today?”
As I kept at it, something began to happen. As I would cast my mind over the day, I would see evidence of what God had done for one of us that I had not recognized in the busy moments of the day. As that happened, and it happened often, I realized that trying to remember had allowed God to show me what He had done.
More than gratitude began to grow in my heart. Testimony grew. I became ever more certain that our Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers. I felt more gratitude for the softening and refining that come because of the Atonement of the Savior Jesus Christ. And I grew more confident that the Holy Ghost can bring all things to our remembrance—even things we did not notice or pay attention to when they happened.
My point is to urge you to find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness. It will build our testimonies. You may not keep a journal. You may not share whatever record you keep with those you love and serve. But you and they will be blessed as you remember what the Lord has done.

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Inspired by Elder M. Russell Ballard's counsel for families to conduct regular family councils, this journalcan be a helpful tool in making note of items discussed, keeping track of "next steps" and assignments, or simply recording humorous or sweet moments you'll want to remember.

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