He told many stories of his youth and his experiences with his journey to prepare for his mission.
One story he told, really impacted me because I almost had the same thing happen to me!
He said how when he was reading the Book of Mormon, he took Moroni's challenge at the end and prayed to know if it was true. The spirit told him that he already knew the answer. He shouldn't be praying to know it's true, instead he should be praying for understanding.
A while back, I remember saying my prayers and for some reason, I wanted to ask my Father in Heaven if Joseph Smith was in fact a true prophet. I thought it was a good idea. To my disheartenment, I was told that I already knew the answer and didn't need to be praying about it. He told me He loved me for my desire to have a feeling of confirmation, but I already had it while I learned about the prophet.
I didn't think much about it since til last night. When President Samuelson told that story it made me think about what I know it truth and what I understand. I know a lot to be true, but I don't understand everything. I am not supposed to understand everything. But I am supposed to use my knowledge to know and understand more.
That is how I grow.
I know and understand that this gospel is true. I know and understand that the Book of Mormon was given to us in our day to help us become closer to our Savior and know of a surety that this church is true. I know and understand that the Prophet Joseph Smith restored the Church and its keys on the earth. I know and understand the God loves me and everyone. I cannot comprehend the amount of love, but I know and understand it is always there and will never fail.
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