I am a new and recent convert to the Church. I was in a small town; stuck in a residential Care facility (I lived there because I have a mental illness) and was given the opportunity to move out on my own. So, I decided to move to the town in which I now reside; stepping into the great unknown and uncertain as to whether I would have sufficient means to make it out on my own. That in itself was a giant leap of faith. Things were great for the first 3 or 4 months. Then I encountered a situation that was a strong possibility of leaving me homeless and with no money. I attend a recovery program here in town and the people here are definetly God’ s people. I came in one day crying and was very distressed as to whether or not I would be homeless soon. I had recently began meeting with the missionaries here in town. As I softened my heart to their message and began applying what they were saying, I noticed a big change right then and there. I felt a peace and a calm sweep over me and I knew within my heart that everything was going to be OK. The people at the rehab center stepped up to the plate and got me an apartment. I had no money. I could not pay my deposits. These people got me emergency funds via some agency of sort. I had got me an apartment. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that that was The Lord; that that it was no coincidence. I felt a burning confirmation in my heart. So, I begin attending Church every Sunday and partaking of the Sacrament. Not long after, I was baptized into the Church. Now I am serving a Calling as assistant librarian and being trained in Gospel Principlesand am looking forward to Spiritual Growth and to bigger and better things. Also, The Lord is healing my shattered mind and shattered spirit as I exercise a little more faith on a daily basis. The past is over. There are cobwebs of course and some past damage that I am overcoming daily. My personal testimony is that I know Jesus is my Redeemer and Savior. I know that the Church is so true. I can personally attest to the fact that Joseph Smith was a true Prophet of God and that he translated the Book of Mormon and is the founder of the Restored CHurch here on earth. I know that God calls people to do His divine Work. I am so thrilled about my new life. I know these things to be true.
Brandy Jo McComb by staff 