"Sharing your testimony of His mercy and His grace is one of the most important services you can offer."A few other times, the word grace came up. To me it was further confirmation that being Grace is where I need to be.
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"Never forget where you have come from and how you have been rescued by the grace of God. Jesus Christ will do the same 'in all cases' for those who will repent and turn to Him." - Mosiah 29:20
Then today, my company had a Pride event. The main talk was inspiring and listening to others share their stories brought tears to my eyes. I am Grace, a transgender woman, and I am Mormon. As I was reflecting, a passage from Christ's Sermon on the Mount came to mind:
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. - Matthew 5:14-16.
I can't hide anymore. I am proud to be ME. I am grateful that I live in a day and age where I can (mostly) feel safe being myself. I am grateful to Christ my Savior for the example that He set for me and for sacrificing His life for me in love. I don't have all the answers that being transgender brings, but I do know that He died on the Cross and rose the third day. He LIVES! I know that God loves me and guides my everyday life. He listens to my prayers and answers them. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is God's church, and He guides it through his prophet. I know the Book of Mormon and the Holy Bible are from God and that they are true. I know our Heavenly Father loves us and prepared a way for us to return to Him through Jesus Christ. By His marvelous plan, we can be together with our families into the eternities. I know all this to be true and pray that you may find the grace of God in your lives. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
