I Knew It

One of my favorite quotes by Joseph Smith is "I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it."

Sometimes, I think we tend to forget the things we really know. That basic knowledge, that can be so helpful in time of need, is often forgotten. Or, maybe not necessarily forgotten, but not remembered or realized.

I was sitting in institute, and the Holy Ghost was definitely present. I feel like I learned a lot this day, but after I thought about it, it was all stuff I had already learned in the past.
After talking to a good friend, I realized that's exactly how the Holy Ghost works. He brings things to our remembrance in time of need. That's what I experienced this day. I "re-learned" some old knowledge, that I needed. And, I know it, and God knows it, and I cannot deny it.

I know that I am a daughter of God. He loves me more than I can imagine. He helps me get through hard times. He sent me his son, Jesus Christ, to guide and comfort me. He is a Father. He has a perfect plan. I sometimes forget this, but this knowledge brings me great joy. I know I have a purpose in life. I know that someone is watching out for me.

I know that God's will is always best. He has everything perfectly laid out, in such a way that we all get the benefit we need. Our trials, the people we meet, and the places we go are all for a reason. This helps me know I can overcome all things. I know can do my best, because it is all for a reason. I know I can do hard things. His will, His timing, and my patience.

I know Joseph Smith restored the Gospel. I think sometimes, I forget how great a blessing this is. Maybe even sometimes, I begin to doubt it a little. How could it be? Well, how could it NOT be? It is true. And all that comes with it. The Priesthood, the Book of Mormon, baptism, sacrament, revelation, prophets, forever families, temples, missionary work, etc. It's something I think I take for granted too often.. that could bring me so many more blessings if I allow it to. All this knowledge should be bursting out of my mouth to share the joy it brings me with others. But, I get caught up with life, and forget. But when I do remember, I do want to share.

Remember how much you really know. Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith.