Ricker Family

I know God lives. I know He loves us, each of us, individually. I know that He knows me. He knows my strengths and weaknesses, my pains and fears, my joys and happiness. I know that I am His child and as such have the potential to be like Him.

I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior. My Savior. I know that he willingly volunteered to atone for our sins so that we may be partakers of the plan designed to gets us back home safely. I know that as my older brother, Christ loves me. He has felt not only the weight of my sins, but all of my sorrows. He sacrificed himself for me. He led a life I hope to, in at least some small way, emulate. I know that as I draw closer to the Savior, my home is blessed, my family strengthened, and that I am able to do things I never thought possible.

I know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true. I know that it was restored in these latter days by a prophet of God. I know that knowledge of it carries great responsibility and accountability, but that it is the only way we can have eternal families and true happiness.

I know that we have a true and living prophet who, as a mouthpiece of the Lord, leads and guides our church today.

I know that miracles happen every day and that we have all been witnesses to them. I know that our lives are continually blessed and enriched by the good grace of a merciful God who knows we fall far short of perfect and still loves us unconditionally.

I know, without a single tiny bit of doubt, that I will have my Peyton again. Not that I’ll happen to run into him in Heaven, or that we’ll meet as friends or former acquaintances, but that we will one day embrace as a mother and a child who have separated for a bit. Our family has been sealed for time and all eternity. I know his spirit is strong and vibrant and that he is busy doing God’s work on the other side. I know that my children will one day have a joyful reunion. I am grateful for the knowledge I have that Peyton lives now safe from pain and fear and will never have to experience the hardships and temptations that this Earthly probation frequently presents.

I know that translated correctly the Bible is true. I know it testifies of the goodness and greatness of God and the example and teachings of His son, Jesus Christ.

I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, written anciently for our day. I know that it stands separate from the Bible, not to add to it, but as another testament of Jesus Christ. I know that its promise is true, that if you read it and ask God in prayer, that you will receive confirmation of its truthfulness. Pretty neat promise.

I know that we will only be truly happy by coming to know Christ as our brother and Savior and being partakers of His marvelous gospel.

Happy Easter.