Be Thou an Example of the Believers

My thoughts on Sister Dibb's talk "Be Thou an Example of the Believers".

Sister Dibb made me go back and think about the things I did in my life that made me a believer. I'm not sure how my testimony started but it started out small probably around the kitchen table with my family reading scriptures. I remember a few primary lessons, more Sunday school and young women lessons, but mostly I remember the example of my siblings and especially that of my mom. There example spoke more of the truth than anything I read as a young woman.

I truly believe it is by the "small and simple things" that testimonies are gained. I don't think it will be angel visits that turn the hearts of man (particularly my children) to be believers, but the small and simple things we do as a family and individually that will turn their hearts.

There is a saying that goes something like "Smile until you believe it." I remember thinking "I'm not sure the gospel is true, but I will act like it is and see who my life turns out. I can't really ruin it by living the principles." Amazingly along the way I became a believer, developed a strong testimony and all because I was willing to do the small and simple things. They helped me become a believer.