The Savior Helped Me Change

I kind of have this face where, if I’m not smiling, I look like I’m angry. People would ask, “Why are you frowning? What’s your problem?” And I’d say, “I’m not frowning.” But their questions actually did make me angry.

My dad was worried about me. He called me to his room and said, “You know, you can’t keep having this angry attitude. What’s bothering you?” I decided I wanted to change.

I prayed and cried for Heavenly Father to help me. Over time, I started to feel different. I get less angry, I smile more often, and I love others more. Everybody said, “You are changing.” I know deep down that it isn’t by my own strength. It’s by the enabling power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

It’s hard to become the person you want to be. I can’t say I’m there yet, but I’m striving to get there. Our journey is supposed to be with Jesus Christ. We should invite Him along with us.

Victoria E., age 16, Lagos, Nigeria

Likes playing sports, reading, singing, doing hair, and learning new things.