Safety for the Soul

I finished the Book of Mormon today. Not because there was a challenge given to me to finish it by the end of the year, or because I had to read it with my family, or I needed to read it to pass seminary, but because I truly wanted to. I've never been so overwhelmed by the Spirit as I read the last Amen; I had goosebumps up and down my arms and legs. That was my conformation that this book is true. And I always love hearing Elder Holland's testimony of the Book of Mormon. I have such a strong testimony of this book. I have never been closer to the Lord than I am now, and I truly know that it's because I have been getting better at reading the Book of Mormon. I have had a complete change of heart and the time that I set apart to read is the best time of day. I feel so at peace, I feel comfort, I feel the Lord's love and realize how merciful he is. Never has a book brought so much peace and solace into my life. I truly believe that it is the keystone of our religion, without it my religion would be nothing. I know that by reading it everyday it becomes easier for me to resist evil temptations. I have the desire to do good continually because of this book. I know it is an inspired book that has been preserved for us in our day. I can't wait until tomorrow when I can pick it up again and start from the beginning!