Sharing My Testimony Through Blogging

Family Search's question for November 18th was: How has your life been enriched by your commitment to causes?

I think they mean civil/social/political causes, but I haven't really been involved in any of those. I mean, sure I have my opinion, but I've never been involved in spreading the message of one particular cause. But I have been involved in the most important cause: sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ by sharing my testimony on social media.

LDS Church leaders have encouraged us to use our social media accounts for good; specifically in sharing the gospel by sharing our testimonies:

"As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have been given the mandate to share God’s light and truth with those around us. Social Media platforms give us a unique opportunity to flood the earth with positive thoughts, imagery, and messages. Elder David A. Bednar has invited us all to share the good we have in our lives. Find more information about this invitation and how to #sharegoodness on social.lds.org.

Some suggested social media guidelines: 

1) Use your own genuine voice and pictures. 

2) Be positive as you share the goodness from your own life. 

3) Respect Intellectual Property. 

4) Remember that social media posts are forever."

I originally started this blog to follow this advice. For the first year and a half of blogging I only wrote about religious stuff; but because I left out a lot, it wasn't very personal. So two years ago I started to blog more about my life, which includes religion.

Last year I received the wonderful opportunity to join Mormon Women Stand and write for them! That has been a huge way for me to share my testimony online.

I also have a facebook in which I will share a quote or scripture along with my personal thoughts when inspired. I also do a smaller version on my Twitter account.

Sharing my testimony in so open a platform has really helped me improve my gospel study because I want to word things correctly and make sure I understand them. So my knowledge and testimony has greatly increased as I have become more vocal in my religious beliefs. I have also learned a lot of new and interesting things as I have engaged in conversation with others online. That is how my life has been enriched by my commitment to the sharing of the gospel.