I thought I would share some thoughts I have had recently about my faith: my beliefs that comes from membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

I don’t know 100% that the church is true. I have felt a feeling that mirrors a loving hug  when I needed it the most, which I believe comes from a loving Heavenly Father.  My life goes surprisingly well when I follow it’s teachings. (Although never exactly what I plan.) But I do not have all the evidence or experiences that clarify every question, dispel every doubt, or prove that all the doctrine is true.

To me proving that this church is absolutely true is not that important anymore. It is answering the question: Do I want it to be true? My answer is yes. I would rather believe in God, and Christ, and prophets and covenants than any other beliefs.

Sometimes I think people let doubt get in the way of their faith. I have. I have not wanted to believe. But those times are usually accompanied by blackness and not a lot of happiness. The best, happiest times in my life are also the ones accompanied by increased faith, and obedience to the doctrines of the church.

I want the church to be true. A reoccurring, upsetting theme in my dreams is scenarios where the church changes its doctrine, basically meaning that the church is not true. I much prefer the consistency of the church and the happily ever after promises.

(If you want to know where some of these thoughts came from, watch Life of Pi, or this talk.)