View source for Robert D. Hales (2013): "Gaining a testimony and becoming converted begins with study and prayer, then living the gospel with patience and persistence"

{{Main Page}}
<onlyinclude>
==Robert D. Hales (2013): "Gaining a testimony and becoming converted begins with study and prayer, then living the gospel with patience and persistence"==
Robert D. Hales:
<blockquote>
Gaining a testimony and becoming converted begins with <span style="color:blue">study and prayer</span>, then <span style="color:blue">living the gospel with patience and persistence</span> and <span style="color:blue">inviting and waiting upon the Spirit</span>. The life of Joseph Smith and the pattern of the Restoration are excellent examples of this process. As you listen to my message today of the events of the Restoration, look for the steps that lead to testimony: <span style="color:blue">desiring to know the truth, pondering in our hearts, then feeling and obediently following the promptings of the Holy Ghost. . . .Like Joseph, we must search the scriptures and pray. For many, this means overcoming feelings of doubt and unworthiness, being humble, and learning to exercise faith.</span><ref>Robert D. Hales, [http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2003/10/receiving-a-testimony-of-the-restored-gospel-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng "Receiving a Testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ,"] October 2003 General Conference.</ref>
</blockquote>
</onlyinclude>
{{endnotes sources}}
[[Category:Letter to a CES Director]]

<!-- PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE ANYTHING BELOW THIS LINE -->

[[es:Fuente:Hales:Cómo recibir un testimonio del Evangelio restaurado de Jesucristo:octubre 2003:Ganando un testimonio y quedar convertida comienza con el estudio y la oración, y luego vivir el Evangelio con paciencia y persisten]]
[[pt:Fonte:Hales:Receber um Testemunho do Evangelho Restaurado de Jesus Cristo:Outubro 2003:Ganhar um testemunho e converter-se inicia com o estudo ea oração, então a viver o evangelho com paciência e persistência]]