When Johnny was first talking to me about the church one of the "sneaky" ways he actually got me to go into the building for the first time (yes I was THAT stubborn) was to invite me to listen to a Christmas devotional. He told me it wasn't actually church service but a live broadcast of the Prophet speaking and that he thought I would enjoy it. Well he was right. I will never forget that night and how I felt listening to him. I was prepared to see this man come out with a robe and sit on a high chair with lots of jewelry (kind of like the pope). Then when Gordon B Hinckley walked out I looked at johnny and laughed and said "there is no way HE is the prophet of the Mormon church". Here was this little old man that looked so fragile and "real". I was so impressed with him and it wasn't because of his stature or dress or chair but because of the words that came out of his mouth. I still don't understand everything about the church but I understood the things he was saying. It was so easy to listen to him and love him. The devotional was back in 1999 but I still remember what he spoke about. It was such a special moment for my personal journey in finding my own testimony that I will always cherish.
Monday, January 28, 2008
President Gordon B. Hinckley
When Johnny was first talking to me about the church one of the "sneaky" ways he actually got me to go into the building for the first time (yes I was THAT stubborn) was to invite me to listen to a Christmas devotional. He told me it wasn't actually church service but a live broadcast of the Prophet speaking and that he thought I would enjoy it. Well he was right. I will never forget that night and how I felt listening to him. I was prepared to see this man come out with a robe and sit on a high chair with lots of jewelry (kind of like the pope). Then when Gordon B Hinckley walked out I looked at johnny and laughed and said "there is no way HE is the prophet of the Mormon church". Here was this little old man that looked so fragile and "real". I was so impressed with him and it wasn't because of his stature or dress or chair but because of the words that came out of his mouth. I still don't understand everything about the church but I understood the things he was saying. It was so easy to listen to him and love him. The devotional was back in 1999 but I still remember what he spoke about. It was such a special moment for my personal journey in finding my own testimony that I will always cherish.
5 comments:
I love hearing that from you...he is such a powerful man simply through his words, testimony and example. Thanks for sharing!
I am so glad Johnny came into your life and you have obtained your own testimony...if it weren't for that I wonder if we would have ever become friends...I can not imagine you any other way! I love our conversations and our friendship!! You are great!! Just thought you should know.
What a sweet experience. Thanks for sharing...
What a wonderful experience to have and to share. Thanks!!
Man, it is so cool to hear a different perspective. I loved what you said about your first experience hearing the prophet...A new member in our ward stood up today and shared a similar experience. so cool..
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