Baptism

Through Christ we can be cleansed from our sins. He has made it possible for us to return to Heavenly Father's presence after this life. How blessed are we?
But we're not perfect and we sometimes sin, make bad choices or mistakes. And only through Jesus Christ and His Atonement we can be forgiven.

The gospel of Jesus Christ can help us return to Heavenly Father. The first principle is to have faith in Jesus Christ by having the firm believe that He is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. Faith in Christ is also to act on that believe and doing the things He wants us to do. When your faith in Jesus Christ grows, you will have a change of heart and will want to repent of your sins. Which is the second principle of the gospel. When you repent of your sins you ask for forgiveness and promise Heavenly Father that you will try to do your best to keep His commandments.
With these two principles, it prepares you to make the first ordinance of the gospel by making a covenant with Heavenly Father. This ordinance is called the baptism.
Just like Jesus Christ, who was perfect but showed an example to the world by making that covenant to Heavenly Father. Promising Him that He will obey His commandments and to serve Him throughout His whole life. Jesus Christ has showed a great example and has "said unto the children of men: Follow thou me." (2Nephi31:10)

Today, we witnessed another daughter of our Heavenly Father make that covenant with Him and to follow our Saviors example. It was an amazing baptism and the spirit was very strong. I love baptisms, it always reminds me of my baptism two years ago. It brings tears to my eyes...tears of joy and happiness. I am so grateful for Jesus Christ and His example and His restored gospel. That He has made it possible for us to return to Heavenly Father after this life. And with the covenant we make, it can always reminds us of the promises that we have made and that we can keep striving to do better. And that Heavenly Father will always be there to help us while we're preparing ourselves to be with Him someday:)