Shopping

Shopping is something that takes a lot of time.  Especially if you are looking for one special item, and if there are several models of that item.  I was thinking about shopping for something that can have an impact on your life and the way you live or interact with that item.  Maybe it is a car, or a TV, or some appliance, or a camera.  Maybe something small like a new purse, or as big as a home.  For some reason we need to check out all the pro's and con's of that item and try to come to a decision that the item we are purchasing is just right for us and is just the right price.

Recently I have heard about people that seem to be shopping for a religion.  Some times I have heard it called church hopping.  I was surprised about that.  First they go to one church and try that out.  If someone says something wrong, or they are not treated the way they want to be, they just leave and go try out another church.  Some have said that they do not particularly like the preacher or maybe what he is preaching.  Some have shopped around for a while trying out all kinds of churches trying to decide which one is right for them.  All these churches have some great qualities.  They all have some truths in one area or another.

I can truly say that there is one church on the earth that has been restored and is set up exactly the way Christ set his church up here on the earth before he was crucified.  This church with its Prophet and its apostles, teachers and evangelists, with all the priesthood authority that was given to the ancient prophets is now on the earth.  It has been restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith and his authority has been handed down to the prophet that is on the earth today.  That is President Thomas S Monson and he has 12 apostles that help him to guide this the true church.  It has all the truth and is complete.  Once this church is found and is studied, people by the thousands are joining all over the world.  That is because they have felt the spirit touch their hearts and they know they have found the complete truth and there is no need to shop around any more.  This gospel blesses their lives and they find true joy in living the principles taught there.  I myself do know that it is the truth and it has brought much joy to my life.  If any of you have found this truth, please share your testimony.