I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet, because I know that the Book of Mormon is true, and a person can get closer to God by reading it daily than by any other book. I have found strength, comfort, and guidance regarding my challenges by reading it daily.
I know that the current President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and members of the Quorum of the Twelve are true prophets and apostles chosen by the Lord Jesus Christ. Listening to and reading their words regularly will enable us to avoid the pitfalls in our lives.
I know that activity and service in the Church will bring us closer to our Father in Heaven. In these endeavors we will find joy, strength, and growth. Helping to build Zion and gather Israel on both sides of the veil will bring us closer to God and make us more like our Savior.
I know that researching and discovering our ancestors can be a lifeline in the flood of evil that is engulfing the world today. We need to get to know those whose genes and life choices have helped make us who we are. We need to know that we stand on their shoulders, and our achievements are partly because of them. Our life choices will have a like influence on our descendants.
I know that we need to take the initiative to teach our children things of the spirit, things of this earth, things of the past as they truly were, things of the present as they truly are, and things that must shortly come to pass as given to us by the current and past prophets.
I know that we will live again, because of Jesus Christ. If we live up to our covenants, we will be together as families with our Heavenly Father and with our brother Jesus Christ, both of whom we loved dearly before this life.
I love you, my family, and hope to be with you all eternally.
David Nyle Cox
