Over the weekend, a group of friends and I got together for a party where we played pool, Just Dance 3, and capture the flag. It was fun! A bunch of teenagers eating junk food, watching Tangled, and playing at park at nine o'clock -- we were acting more like little kids; but who ever said high schoolers were mature?! Well, a few of us got in to mood for some adventures, safe but exciting adventures. We piled into two cars and made our way to a town a little out of the way; I will not say the name of the town for I know people who live there.
So were driving along through the streets of the neighborhood looking for any specs of fun that could be done without awaking others in the process. As we drove up a street there was a house with an unusual symbol hanging in the window, only a few of us knew what it meant but as the title of the group that associate with that symbol came up chills ran down my spine and I felt very unsafe in the car. We drove away from that street and parked by the a park and walked around a bit. I was with two of my good friends, both girls as the two guys in front of us ran off ahead.
As we began to walk around, the three girls, we passed the street of the scary house and instantly the spirit was gone from me. I won't say I'm perfect so I'm always with the spirit but for a few months now I've become more sensitive with the Spirit and feeling it in my life. But this, this scared me to tears. The Spirit left and I haven't felt so much loneliness and fear ever. It was like the my safety shield was gone and I was so afraid. I can't express into words how afraid I truly was; knowing that my life could be in danger and having no comfort from the Holy Ghost.
It was a sign we needed to leave, we shouldn't be there and so we left but not before we had all learned a lesson. I will never forget what this scary experience had taught me; that I have a privilege to be accompanied with the Spirit and I shouldn't take that for granted. He warns us in soft whispers, gentle urges, and when we won't listen, He'll leave and sometimes that His biggest warning.
I'm so grateful for the Holy Ghost and of this gospel that saves me everyday. I have no idea where my life would be without knowing Christ and this gospel. I know that Christ did suffer and die for me so that I may return with Him to our Father. And I know that I may not be perfect and that I make mistakes but that doesn't mean my God doesn't love me. My gratitude towards my Savior and my God is endless and indescribable and with Them I know I can reach my goals and my potential. I know that we do have living prophets who speak for God and care for each of us. Prayer and Scripture reading aren't just a suggestions; they do help your every day and bring you closer to God. I'm thankful for my family and my true friends; they are great examples for me and great people who I love dearly. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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