Knowing Who We Are (Mosiah 5:7-12)

In these verses King Benjamin invites us to be baptized and take upon ourselves the name of Christ and have it "written always in our hearts" by keeping the commandments. I think King Benjamin was really trying to tell us how important it is to be baptized but the part that impressed me the most is the way he reminded us so many times about the name of Christ and how important it is that we have that name and remember it always. I know that whenever I have a bad day or feel sad or inadequate it is so reassuring to know that I am a daughter of a loving Heavenly Father and I think bearing the name of Jesus Christ works the same way. That is one of the distinctive qualities of our church that we are The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints, like knowing that we are children of God knowing that we are the Church of Jesus Christ gives us strength and purpose knowing that we are truly a part of the Saviors true church.

President Hinckley said,“This church does not belong to its President. Its head is the Lord Jesus Christ, whose name each of us has taken upon ourselves. We are all in this great endeavor together. We are here to assist our Father in His work and His glory. . . ."

I am so grateful for the Savior and His wonderful gospel that has been restored to the earth today and I know that is being run by the true and living prophet Thomas S. Monson. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.