My Mom said the same to me😢 I don't want you to be my son anymore...broke my heart but I have to choose Jesus..and I choose my lord. Thanks for sharing your testimony.
It broke my heart when she said that her father disowned her and people were rude to her when she moved to Utah. I am so glad that she has such a powerful testimony to fight through the adversity. Also a reminder to love your kids in spite of the choices they sometimes may make, and also not to be judging people by their outward appearance, but to seek to get to know the real them. What a beautiful talk and a powerful testimony.
I just watched your video. I am so greatful you had the guts to make this video + speak out. You let God prevail in your life, that's what it is like in our own individual journeys of growth...keep it up Sister Al Carrawa, learn, live, teach. We all need to incorprate More Kindness for all, more love .... its a step by step progress, not one of us is perfect!
There is difficult situations everyone has to handle. Mine was similar, but it was my girlfriend that I wanted to marry said it was for me get baptized or we don’t continue together. Then 20 years later after living the full LDS life- she read the truth of LDS/Mormon history and then told me she wasn’t believing or going to church any longer. A shift in life again, but we get through the trials thankfully 😊
Dear Al, because you were obedient to the revelation you received from God to move to Utah, this video was recorded and many souls, like mine, were touched today. I was in tears the whole time. You spoke from your HEART. Muchas GRACIAS! Saludos desde la Ciudad de México. Sigue brillando Al!
What do you know about Christ Tristan! It looks like she is coming closer to Christ by praying. I guess it’s your turn to teach what you know. I think coming to Christ is a group effort. She mentioned how hard it was to join The Church of Jesus Christ of …. I’m waiting to hear your journey to Christ. She has convinced me she found something that made her feel good. She mentioned not one of her friends stayed on her journey to Christ and her family even left on her journey to Christ. She truly is searching. Teach! Share! Your wisdom! Show your beliefs! Coming to Christ is a team effort.
I would just like to say, you are beautiful in every way. tattoos and everything. I have had my trial of Faith in the last few months and I feel like this talk was put in front of me for a reason. I needed to hear you. Thank you so much for your testimony.
Oh my gosh, girl! Ask God if you can come to Texas and be my friend. I think your work in Utah is done!!!! *Mic drop* I thank you, humbly, for speaking the words God wanted you to share and I needed to hear. Loving you so much ❤❤❤
This is wonderful, I converted to the church too (an ex-hippie), I know the struggles but look how strong you are and who you are influencing. Way to go Al!!
Some of the most wonderful people on earth belong to the LDS church. Some of the most judgemental, and horrible people belong to the same church...to navigate... Just follow and trust in the Savior...that's what I got from this message...
Al you are so incredible, your words lift my spirit, thank you for your spirit, energy and for your testimony, for embrace us to have faith in the unexpected because we have Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ 🫂
Al I so loved your message! I just finished reading your book “Finding Yourself in the New Testament God has given you a gift of discernment and you see things I don’t without help. I loved this book so much! I joined the Church at age 14 I am 74 now and have read The Book of Mormon thru year after year and the Bible a lot. My Mother also had the gift to understand the scriptures and saw fulfillment of prophecies in the restoration of the Gospel and joined the Church when I did. Thank you so much for teaching!
The power of the Book of Mormon and the spirit of Jesus Christ is so real and your testimony is fantastic. My wife has more tattoos and dread locks than anyone and she is such a blessing in my life. Thank you for sharing your sprit.
Critics may defame but what an inspiration and an example Al is of faithful and resilience . Hold onto your testimony because the casual world will try to strip it away.
What an elitist statement. The “casual world” generally doesn’t care about hurting lds testimonies. It’s just when lds people start to research outside of church talks and manuals that they start to fall away
I'm unfamiliar with this channel, so I was avoiding this video a bit, but it kept popping up in my recommendations, probably the 4th or 5th time I've seen it, and I decided to watch it. It definitely resonated with me, thank you for sharing a slice of your life and faith. 🙏
Thank you for sharing your story. It brought me to tears being ostracized. The adversary knows how to discourage and cut us down. Jesus Christ also knows us and will walk beside us every step of the way, and sometimes carries us on his shoulders . You have a beautiful countenance and I know your testimony will bring other "sheep" that feel like they don't belong. You are an inspiration!
I wish there was a 'love' button rather than just a 'like' button. This is so good - and I relate to so much of it. I've been in the fires, and I am still here - and for the same reasons she is. I really loved this.
Just sent a prayer your way, Lewis. There are so many paths and ways life goes and that God works with us. Know that you are loved, that God is good all the time, and that this life is an incredible time of testing what's truly in our hearts and opportunity to grow. What part of the world are you in? Glad you made a comment so I could pray for you. You can do this, any kind of this, when you lean on the Lord. Take care!
@@LiveHappy76 - It so happens that I was in NY as well, and the Lord sent me to Utah. My arrival here was not the same as her's though. I don't have tattoos as a sign of a past life, so I didn't have the same experience. On many other points I understand her experience. Thank you for the prayers. I am trying in all things, in all ways, to be faithful to the Christ who has redeemed me!
Superb talk from the heart! Thank you Al for sharing your bitter sweet journey into joining The True Church of Jesus Christ. The Lord is most def using you as an instrument in bringing Many souls unto Himself. God bless you my dear sister... You are an Amazing example of a Faithful LDS 💯🙏
One of the best church-related talks I have heard in a long long time. This lady needs to present this at general conference. She's inspirational, funny, even just watching it here you can feel what she saying. That is a rare.
I have been pleading for a way to help my son who is in the very spot of GOD WHERE ARE YOU?😭😭 I was divinely guided to this talk for him. Thank you so much for your life, your example, your sacrifices, and your willingness to share your life and THIS message to touch his heart and life. To know he’s not the only one.
I feel your pain, I was like that from my teens until a few years ago I'm 38. Have faith that God will bless your son with wisdom so he will see his Holy hand throughout his life. That he may see Gods timing and that he sees and understands Gods plan for him.
Isn't it amazing how our Heavenly Father really does hear and answer our prayers. I know you mentioned how much you wanted to be a missionary and how it was everything to you. I guess it just came a little later then expected because you are an amazing missionary Al Carraway. You are reaching so many , and making such a wonderful difference, sharing such a strong testimony, and your real life challenges and trials. I'm sure that you have ticked off the adversary big time with your amazing testimony and courage to speak from your heart. Thank you!
“Why is something so right…So hard?” I love all actual testimonies from actual saints testifying about god and his restored gospel and the church it was restored to. This was wonderful!
I’m a Samoan convert from S CA, Miami and mission to HI. Wife from SF CA. Utah ppl. I remember on my mission guys never left except to go to Disneyland. My bro served in Houston. His UT comp had never seen black ppl before. A good but sheltered ppl that need to travel more. I live in UT now , love it but understand and appreciate your pain from moving and staying in UT. Thanks for sharing. It’s needed.
What a beautiful testimony. You have so many family members on the other side praying for and supporting you. You also have many who now look to you and most important there will be a day when your father will cry while asking for forgiveness. May your days be blessed always.
Respect to you sister that is a strong tesmony about the gospel of Jesus Christ we all is the celestial child of God keep up the great work you will be the light of God
Bless you, Al. This was a great message today and I loved it. Thank you for doing the hard things so that God could try and teach many a lesson using you as an example of great faith. Bless you.
Ali, I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. I am a 77 year old woman and I am experiencing in my life what you experienced in your life as a 21 year old woman not the baptism or awareness of the Holy Ghost but wondering, where that is I needed your talk today and I hope with all my life now I hope with all my heart that I can use your words and they can help me to go forward. I feel like the old me is dead, and I’ve never yet met this person that I am today. I hope she grows into something because today she is nothing, love you thank you for your beautiful life and for always always sharing it the world loves you. I love you.❤❤
Oh, goodness! I’m so sorry that you feel like you’re nothing! I don’t know who you are, but you are very important to our heavenly father and our Savior. Jesus Christ wants you to feel loved. So I’m sending some love your way and hugs and prayers!♥️🙏♥️
Your humility is leaving plenty of room for a flooding of God's love into your soul. Many apostles have testified that Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and other divine beings (Heavenly Mother, etc.) know each and every one of us by name. Elder Uchtdorf, October 2011, "You matter to Him", Sister Elaine Dalton, April 2005, "He knows You by name", just from a quick search. I will read these talks. Sending you a blessing, Julie, ❤ 🙏
Thank you for sharing your testimony. You are a great, wonderful, beautiful lady. You are also a great example for all of us who have been members most of our lives. Your friend Bill.
I felted very welcomed when I got here in Utah, coming from another country I barely, barely speaking English and so many people in Provo area were very polite and solicitous, willing to help me when they noticed my difficulty in any way, there was always one person to help me. I have been trying to do the same with others.
I don't know what to say,I love u ❤ and your testimony is woow u reminds me of myself when I started to join the church,Jesus is real ,love Al u raly inspirid me ❤
I did not expect to make it past the first 5 minutes of this vodeo, but I could not stop watching. I have heard some incredible testimonies, and this one Al's one, caused me to go through my mind to try and determine if their was a better one than Al's one. You made me remember the greatest of testamonies I have ever heard, and yours, Al was equal to the greatest. Thank you so much.
“The Field is white and ready to reap.” …Thank you Al for following the spirit. I am also a convert at the age of 19, and that was 26 years ago. And it’s the very best decision I have made, by far! It’s made all the difference in my life!!☺️🙏
You are so vibrant and adorable, I hope you are still alive and in love with Jesus Christ and His Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I hope all those who were so judgemental and unkind to you all those years ago are still alive. Hope they see your true life message, that they squirm to think ther ignorance towards another person caused so much anguish and pain, I hope they feel regret and would send you apologies. You were preciously beautiful then and even more so now. Tis true, You cant always judge a book by it's cover. 🦉 Be wise 🦉
Oh my goodness! I feel blessed that I stumbled into this beautiful and powerful testimony. Her vulnerability is stunning. This was a perfect and inspirational way to start my day. You are beautiful Al Carraway❤
Thank you Al for your out of heart testimony. I am more than 60 years your senior, and only can add that challenges in our lives NEVER stop. Fortunately, if we have the Holy Ghost next to us to advise us at all times, we will stay on the path of salvation.
I absolutely loved this talk! I was sobbing like a baby. I have felt her pain being divorced and feeling different, alone. I am glad I went through it so that I no longer will I let those who look, or feel alone go unnoticed or feel unloved. Thanks for your passion and love you shared.
Dear Al, thanks for sharing your experience. I am in tears as many who had seen this video. Thanks for be valiant, thanks for describe your feelings because in so many times I had felt like that. But, as you know…I know…this s REAL, this is the church of Christ… And everything we let go for him, is worth it . Thanks and continue with your light and your faith ❤
Your testimony touched me Al,I am a returned missionary and I understand wat and how it feels like for a new convert to face trails,difficulties all alone without family support ❤️....love you sis..and I also needed this testimony/talk in my life ryt now.
Wow this is so powerful. My father in law was disown by his family because he became a member. I’m so grateful for his strong testimony and example. He served so many people in his life , as missionary, Bishops, Stake President & Temple president. Al you’ll served a lot of people too, members and non members. You are amazing. Your strength, and testimony is so powerful and uplifting. Thank you so much for sharing your conversion!! ❤️❤️❤️
I felt the same thing, when I read the Book of Mormon and I prayed "I had the answer to the questions of the universe"... and I wanted to share these truths with everyone around. Everything it's true. Thanks for your testimony ❤
Thank you for your faith-filled speech. The Spirit testified of your words and the doctrine you spoke of. You are a wonderful/faithful daughter of God. I pray your father begins to see how much this faith has helped you be an even better daughter and friend and example of Jesus Christ. I'm sure he loves you. And I can understand how scary it was for him to have you join the church. God bless you.
Awesome Talk and Testimony.. Would love to know how everything went for you in Utah.. I hope you welcomed and loved in the church … your sister in Christ
"Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world … will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the degree that the women of the Church are seen as distinct and different-in happy ways-from the women of the world.” Spencer W. Kimball 1979, quoted by President Nelson. Al, this is you!
You are an incredible person, thank you for helping my testimony to grow! I love how you stay strong no matter what others think. Elder Maxwell said “Do not let uncertainty about how others seem to feel about you this week get in the way of how God has always felt about you.” Al, you truly understand how God feels about you and it shows!
WOW!! INCREDIBLE TALK. "Thank You SOOOO VERY MUCH!" God Bless YOU for your courage & strength to SHARE your testimony with the world. YOU have a FULL God Given Talent & GIFT from Heavenly Father & Our Beloved Savior Jesus Christ to share The Gospel of Jesus Christ & make other's feel of your passion & spirit of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL both inside & out!! God Bless You & Thank You!!❤
You are amazing! Loved your talk so glad you listened to the Lord and moved to Utah! Utah is better with you in for sure! Keep up your beautiful message!
So many emotions. So loving your energy, then so sad for you when you had to choose between your dad and the Savior, so AMAZED at your courage when being mocked for being a member of such an "evil church", so humbled by your courage to hear and act on an answer to prayer that others were trying to talk you out of and left you almost homeless , and so broken hearted to hear what you were told in Cafe Rio. You are AMAZING!!!!! ❤
Beautiful!! So many at Ensign College can relate-especially to Utahns that are so tactless and rude. Many of our Asian friends who attend Ensign during Covid-were screamed at to go home! We all need you sister!! Thank you. ❤
Why were your “Asian friends” screamed at to go home during COVID? Are you implying that because of where it originated some idiots took it out on people who weren’t even there or not responsible for? I’m curious…it’s almost like how white people are screamed at to sit down due to stuff that happened long ago, or how democrats are screamed at for their absolutely racist KKK and Jim Crow ties. If this is what you’re talking about, I hope none of us judge people from what their ancestors or members of some long gone skin colored people did to others. I know how satanically evil CRT (just another form f racism that is somehow allowed) is…in all manners of manifestation.
This is one of the most powerful talks I have heard in a really long time and I felt the spirit testify so strongly to me that what she was saying was true! Thank you Al for your powerful testimony of God and Christ and thank you for teaching about faith and courage and how faith in Christ leads to things we are incapable of imagining, but things that will truly bless our lives! God is good!
Legos dream analogy is so real. Living the covenant path is not easy and sometimes the most difficult things come from fellow imperfect saints. Through all your sacrifice you have become unshakable and that is a glorious thing. Maybe there was wisdom in it all ❤
It’s the witching hour for me here in Australia 1am and I am struggling with many things. I have been a member for 11 years and believe God brought me to where I live today for a reason. Perth Australia. I also believe God brought me to you Al, I needed this more than you could imagine. I remember feeling how you did and wanted to scream to the world about it. Thank you 🙏 thank you 🙏 thank you for this inspirational talk 🇦🇺
Thanks, Al ❤ I love you and every word you say and it is crazy how many similarities we have in our livestories ❤ You are a light and an example to me ❤ and so many others ❤️
This talk is most revealing of Al’s experiences. It gave me something to ponder about my life and the challenges and the eventual blessings if we are faithful.
isn't amazing how much we still have to learn? It is so sad how we judge by appearances, accents, circumstances. The Lord is teaching us daily, that our ways, our judgement are not His ways, He does not look at the appearances, He looks the heart of the person, our hearts. Thank you, Al, God has blessed you with the gift of speaking faith and testimony too many of us, who need to hear.
I love hearing how Ali CHANGED and was moved to align with her Savior. This is the gospel, she is wonderful as far as I’ve seen. No justification for her sins or past sins, she just changed and humbly went forth, knowing the scriptures are clear that we are not going to be saved while living in our sins, but saved from our sins as we constantly change and repent.
What a Profoundly Powerful testimony!! I can feel her powerful spirit speak to my heart when she is talking. Maybe because i understand where she is coming from, as i have felt very similar judgements from members. A big reason i never wantrd to go to Utah, is i hear the horror of so many LDS people out there. I breaks my heart to hear so many experiences like this, outcast, unwanted, and destitute. Thats so wrong in so many ways... but to get it from her family and friends too!?? She is where she is meant to be! Hopefully many of the judgmental people can feel the love from people like Al, and turn away from their prejudgments.
In the late 70's I had the privilege and joy to hear the testimony and experience of another young lady from New York who was a convert and previously of the Jewish faith. After talking to the missionaries, then telling her mother that she had, she told her mother that she would never believe in Jesus Christ - what surprise she had coming. Like you, she accepted our Savior, was ostracized, moved to Utah, and, along with 2 other students from Utah State, were talking in our small ward over the mountain from Logan. I can't tell you how much I admire both of you! Thank you. I worked in the Jordan River Temple before covid hit and had the joy of working in the baptistry on Tuesday mornings. A brother who had tattoos came in every Tuesday and had 30 - 40 names of ancestors. I had the opportunity to help with confirmations one morning. I asked if these were all his? They were all ancestors of widows in his ward. His tattoos never bothered me, but I never saw his tattoos again after that. Bless you for sharing! 🙏
My Mom said the same to me😢 I don't want you to be my son anymore...broke my heart but I have to choose Jesus..and I choose my lord.
Thanks for sharing your testimony.
It broke my heart when she said that her father disowned her and people were rude to her when she moved to Utah. I am so glad that she has such a powerful testimony to fight through the adversity. Also a reminder to love your kids in spite of the choices they sometimes may make, and also not to be judging people by their outward appearance, but to seek to get to know the real them. What a beautiful talk and a powerful testimony.
Imagine when that happens to people who leave the LDS church!
She, at a different event, said the man who said that in Cafe Rio actually helped her find housing and work.
I just watched your video. I am so greatful you had the guts to make this video + speak out. You let God prevail in your life, that's what it is like in our own individual journeys of growth...keep it up Sister Al Carrawa, learn, live, teach. We all need to incorprate More Kindness for all, more love .... its a step by step progress, not one of us is perfect!
I agree
There is difficult situations everyone has to handle. Mine was similar, but it was my girlfriend that I wanted to marry said it was for me get baptized or we don’t continue together. Then 20 years later after living the full LDS life- she read the truth of LDS/Mormon history and then told me she wasn’t believing or going to church any longer. A shift in life again, but we get through the trials thankfully 😊
Very powerful testimony I was baptized last month and my journey has been crazy aswell. Thank you for sharing.
“Refuse to let some pathetic attempt from the adversary dim that”💛✨
Dear Al, because you were obedient to the revelation you received from God to move to Utah, this video was recorded and many souls, like mine, were touched today. I was in tears the whole time. You spoke from your HEART. Muchas GRACIAS! Saludos desde la Ciudad de México. Sigue brillando Al!
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What do you know about Christ Tristan! It looks like she is coming closer to Christ by praying. I guess it’s your turn to teach what you know. I think coming to Christ is a group effort. She mentioned how hard it was to join The Church of Jesus Christ of …. I’m waiting to hear your journey to Christ. She has convinced me she found something that made her feel good. She mentioned not one of her friends stayed on her journey to Christ and her family even left on her journey to Christ. She truly is searching. Teach! Share! Your wisdom! Show your beliefs! Coming to Christ is a team effort.
I would just like to say, you are beautiful in every way. tattoos and everything. I have had my trial of Faith in the last few months and I feel like this talk was put in front of me for a reason. I needed to hear you. Thank you so much for your testimony.
Oh my gosh, girl! Ask God if you can come to Texas and be my friend. I think your work in Utah is done!!!! *Mic drop* I thank you, humbly, for speaking the words God wanted you to share and I needed to hear. Loving you so much ❤❤❤
One of the BEST talks I have ever heard!!!
Amen
Yes, the Best Talk !!!!!!
If everyone bore testimony like Al think of how the world would change! Thank you Al you have made a huge difference.
This is wonderful, I converted to the church too (an ex-hippie), I know the struggles but look how strong you are and who you are influencing. Way to go Al!!
I have heard thousands of testimonies. None that I have ever heard are greater than Al's testimony.
Some of the most wonderful people on earth belong to the LDS church. Some of the most judgemental, and horrible people belong to the same church...to navigate... Just follow and trust in the Savior...that's what I got from this message...
Al you are so incredible, your words lift my spirit, thank you for your spirit, energy and for your testimony, for embrace us to have faith in the unexpected because we have Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ 🫂
Thank you…. YOU are an inspiration….. and the embodiment of the love of your best friend…. My dear sister in Christ.
Love your testimony! You're a modern day pioneer! Thank you, for sharing your story and love for Christ!
THANK YOU AL!! You are amazing and such an example of strength and faith and being true to that which you know to be The Truth. Bless you!
Al
I so loved your message!
I just finished reading your book “Finding Yourself in the New Testament
God has given you a gift of discernment and you see things I don’t without help.
I loved this book so much!
I joined the Church at age 14
I am 74 now and have read The Book of Mormon thru year after year and the Bible a lot. My Mother also had the gift to understand the scriptures and saw fulfillment of prophecies in the restoration of the Gospel and joined the Church when I did.
Thank you so much for teaching!
The power of the Book of Mormon and the spirit of Jesus Christ is so real and your testimony is fantastic. My wife has more tattoos and dread locks than anyone and she is such a blessing in my life. Thank you for sharing your sprit.
Critics may defame but what an inspiration and an example Al is of faithful and resilience . Hold onto your testimony because the casual world will try to strip it away.
If they are deceiving her, they are no followers of Christ.
Anything built o. A good foundation can't be striped away because truth will always stand.
What an elitist statement. The “casual world” generally doesn’t care about hurting lds testimonies.
It’s just when lds people start to research outside of church talks and manuals that they start to fall away
Praise God
Until you learn that Joseph Smith was having sex with 14 year old girls and he didn't translate the Book of Mormon.
Thanks for posting these talks. They are like fresh water in the middle of so much hate against the church on social media.
I'm unfamiliar with this channel, so I was avoiding this video a bit, but it kept popping up in my recommendations, probably the 4th or 5th time I've seen it, and I decided to watch it.
It definitely resonated with me, thank you for sharing a slice of your life and faith. 🙏
I love this young woman. A great story and wonderful lesson. She is so resilient and positive.
I have'nt heard a spirit filled talk like this in a very long time. Thanks Al!
Thank you for sharing your story. It brought me to tears being ostracized. The adversary knows how to discourage and cut us down. Jesus Christ also knows us and will walk beside us every step of the way, and sometimes carries us on his shoulders . You have a beautiful countenance and I know your testimony will bring other "sheep" that feel like they don't belong. You are an inspiration!
Thank you Al for sharing your story. I'm a convert of 44 years now, joining a month shy of my 20th birthday.
Wow, thank you so much for your perseverance and testimony building story. Thank you for your awesome example. We love you!
What a powerful speaker. Thank you for your testimony.
I wish there was a 'love' button rather than just a 'like' button. This is so good - and I relate to so much of it. I've been in the fires, and I am still here - and for the same reasons she is. I really loved this.
Just sent a prayer your way, Lewis. There are so many paths and ways life goes and that God works with us. Know that you are loved, that God is good all the time, and that this life is an incredible time of testing what's truly in our hearts and opportunity to grow. What part of the world are you in? Glad you made a comment so I could pray for you. You can do this, any kind of this, when you lean on the Lord. Take care!
Amen
@@LiveHappy76 - It so happens that I was in NY as well, and the Lord sent me to Utah. My arrival here was not the same as her's though. I don't have tattoos as a sign of a past life, so I didn't have the same experience. On many other points I understand her experience. Thank you for the prayers. I am trying in all things, in all ways, to be faithful to the Christ who has redeemed me!
Superb talk from the heart! Thank you Al for sharing your bitter sweet journey into joining The True Church of Jesus Christ. The Lord is most def using you as an instrument in bringing Many souls unto Himself. God bless you my dear sister... You are an Amazing example of a Faithful LDS 💯🙏
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Wonderful to listen to Al’s testimony and spirit. Thanks
One of the best church-related talks I have heard in a long long time. This lady needs to present this at general conference. She's inspirational, funny, even just watching it here you can feel what she saying. That is a rare.
Al you are a remarkable woman. May the Lord continue to bless you.
Al, You can be our daughter. We will be happy to have you in our family.😇
I have been pleading for a way to help my son who is in the very spot of GOD WHERE ARE YOU?😭😭 I was divinely guided to this talk for him. Thank you so much for your life, your example, your sacrifices, and your willingness to share your life and THIS message to touch his heart and life. To know he’s not the only one.
I feel your pain, I was like that from my teens until a few years ago I'm 38. Have faith that God will bless your son with wisdom so he will see his Holy hand throughout his life. That he may see Gods timing and that he sees and understands Gods plan for him.
Isn't it amazing how our Heavenly Father really does hear and answer our prayers. I know you mentioned how much you wanted to be a missionary and how it was everything to you. I guess it just came a little later then expected because you are an amazing missionary Al Carraway. You are reaching so many , and making such a wonderful difference, sharing such a strong testimony, and your real life challenges and trials. I'm sure that you have ticked off the adversary big time with your amazing testimony and courage to speak from your heart. Thank you!
Amen, she touched my life so much. I wish l had the courage when l was her age, but lm not an elegant speaker...
Oh how we need more speakers like Al in our meetings! The vibrancy if her delivery makes her message all the sweeter.
An inspirational talk from a remarkable person. Thanks, Ensign College, for sharing this faith-building video.
“Why is something so right…So hard?”
I love all actual testimonies from actual saints testifying about god and his restored gospel and the church it was restored to. This was wonderful!
Dear sister Al, you are my hero! Always stand for truth and righteousness for your own salvation and for Him!
I’m a Samoan convert from S CA, Miami and mission to HI. Wife from SF CA. Utah ppl. I remember on my mission guys never left except to go to Disneyland. My bro served in Houston. His UT comp had never seen black ppl before. A good but sheltered ppl that need to travel more. I live in UT now , love it but understand and appreciate your pain from moving and staying in UT. Thanks for sharing. It’s needed.
What a beautiful testimony. You have so many family members on the other side praying for and supporting you. You also have many who now look to you and most important there will be a day when your father will cry while asking for forgiveness. May your days be blessed always.
I am speechless and my heart feels like it's been stomped on. I don't know how to say how this testimony makes me feel
Respect to you sister that is a strong tesmony about the gospel of Jesus Christ we all is the celestial child of God keep up the great work you will be the light of God
I needed this today, thank you Al. ❤
Bless you, Al. This was a great message today and I loved it. Thank you for doing the hard things so that God could try and teach many a lesson using you as an example of great faith. Bless you.
Fantastic speech! Thank you❤
Ali, I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. I am a 77 year old woman and I am experiencing in my life what you experienced in your life as a 21 year old woman not the baptism or awareness of the Holy Ghost but wondering, where that is I needed your talk today and I hope with all my life now I hope with all my heart that I can use your words and they can help me to go forward. I feel like the old me is dead, and I’ve never yet met this person that I am today. I hope she grows into something because today she is nothing, love you thank you for your beautiful life and for always always sharing it the world loves you. I love you.❤❤
Oh, goodness! I’m so sorry that you feel like you’re nothing! I don’t know who you are, but you are very important to our heavenly father and our Savior. Jesus Christ wants you to feel loved. So I’m sending some love your way and hugs and prayers!♥️🙏♥️
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Your humility is leaving plenty of room for a flooding of God's love into your soul. Many apostles have testified that Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and other divine beings (Heavenly Mother, etc.) know each and every one of us by name. Elder Uchtdorf, October 2011, "You matter to Him", Sister Elaine Dalton, April 2005, "He knows You by name", just from a quick search. I will read these talks. Sending you a blessing, Julie, ❤ 🙏
Thank you for sharing your testimony. You are a great, wonderful, beautiful lady. You are also a great example for all of us who have been members most of our lives. Your friend Bill.
Then you are not in the right church, show me is the bible verse about the name of your church. After all Jesus built his own church.
You're message was so inspiring. I'm very happy I found this video today. Truly heaven sent.
I love your personal testimony of the lord
Im a fan of this lady!her testimony touch me, she is good story teller too. Thank for sharing your testimony:)🙌❤️
Wonderful message. You are an inspiration! Thank you❤
Fantastic testimony! Thank you for sharing and inspiring others to follow Christ. He is the light and the only true way back to our Father in Heaven❤️
💖💖💖💖I hope everyone hears this💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
I hope your father has softened his heart.
What a powerful message!
I felted very welcomed when I got here in Utah, coming from another country I barely, barely speaking English and so many people in Provo area were very polite and solicitous, willing to help me when they noticed my difficulty in any way, there was always one person to help me. I have been trying to do the same with others.
Elder Carraway was a very influential missionary in my family's life, and he went on to meet and marry Al! Much blessings to the Carraway family! :-)
Seriously ? Wow
I don't know what to say,I love u ❤ and your testimony is woow u reminds me of myself when I started to join the church,Jesus is real ,love Al u raly inspirid me ❤
I did not expect to make it past the first 5 minutes of this vodeo, but I could not stop watching. I have heard some incredible testimonies, and this one Al's one, caused me to go through my mind to try and determine if their was a better one than Al's one. You made me remember the greatest of testamonies I have ever heard, and yours, Al was equal to the greatest. Thank you so much.
Thank you Al… for your shining example in this broken world… and for your testimony of what you know to be truth!❤❤❤
Wow, what an incredible story told in your unique way !!! God bless you my dear, as I know He will !!!
I FELT the spirit, that gift just listening to you speak! You are such a wonderful example!! 🫶🏻
I have missed hearing you Al! This was such a treat.
“The Field is white and ready to reap.” …Thank you Al for following the spirit. I am also a convert at the age of 19, and that was 26 years ago. And it’s the very best decision I have made, by far! It’s made all the difference in my life!!☺️🙏
You are so vibrant and adorable, I hope you are still alive and in love with Jesus Christ and His Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I hope all those who were so judgemental and unkind to you all those years ago are still alive. Hope they see your true life message, that they squirm to think ther ignorance towards another person caused so much anguish and pain, I hope they feel regret and would send you apologies. You were preciously beautiful then and even more so now.
Tis true, You cant always judge a book by it's cover. 🦉 Be wise 🦉
Beautiful Sister awesome story
Thank you Al❤ for youre testimony , i felt the spirir 🙏 Watching from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤ keep shining ✨️
Oh my goodness! I feel blessed that I stumbled into this beautiful and powerful testimony. Her vulnerability is stunning. This was a perfect and inspirational way to start my day. You are beautiful Al Carraway❤
Thank you Al for your out of heart testimony. I am more than 60 years your senior, and only can add that challenges in our lives NEVER stop. Fortunately, if we have the Holy Ghost next to us to advise us at all times, we will stay on the path of salvation.
You accomplished a wonderful experience you are so beautiful outside and inside we love you and you will get all that is right foryou
This is exactly what I needed today. Thank you!
I absolutely loved this talk! I was sobbing like a baby. I have felt her pain being divorced and feeling different, alone. I am glad I went through it so that I no longer will I let those who look, or feel alone go unnoticed or feel unloved. Thanks for your passion and love you shared.
Dear Al, thanks for sharing your experience. I am in tears as many who had seen this video. Thanks for be valiant, thanks for describe your feelings because in so many times I had felt like that.
But, as you know…I know…this s REAL, this is the church of Christ…
And everything we let go for him, is worth it .
Thanks and continue with your light and your faith ❤
Thank you, Al, for your talk!
Your testimony touched me Al,I am a returned missionary and I understand wat and how it feels like for a new convert to face trails,difficulties all alone without family support ❤️....love you sis..and I also needed this testimony/talk in my life ryt now.
Wow this is so powerful. My father in law was disown by his family because he became a member. I’m so grateful for his strong testimony and example. He served so many people in his life , as missionary, Bishops, Stake President & Temple president.
Al you’ll served a lot of people too, members and non members. You are amazing. Your strength, and testimony is so powerful and uplifting. Thank you so much for sharing your conversion!! ❤️❤️❤️
I felt the same thing, when I read the Book of Mormon and I prayed "I had the answer to the questions of the universe"... and I wanted to share these truths with everyone around. Everything it's true. Thanks for your testimony ❤
Thank you for your faith-filled speech. The Spirit testified of your words and the doctrine you spoke of. You are a wonderful/faithful daughter of God. I pray your father begins to see how much this faith has helped you be an even better daughter and friend and example of Jesus Christ. I'm sure he loves you. And I can understand how scary it was for him to have you join the church. God bless you.
So very, very awesome. Thank you!!
Awesome Talk and Testimony.. Would love to know how everything went for you in Utah.. I hope you welcomed and loved in the church … your sister in Christ
"Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world … will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the degree that the women of the Church are seen as distinct and different-in happy ways-from the women of the world.” Spencer W. Kimball 1979, quoted by President Nelson.
Al, this is you!
You are an incredible person, thank you for helping my testimony to grow! I love how you stay strong no matter what others think. Elder Maxwell said “Do not let uncertainty about how others seem to feel about you this week get in the way of how God has always felt about you.” Al, you truly understand how God feels about you and it shows!
WOW!! INCREDIBLE TALK. "Thank You SOOOO VERY MUCH!" God Bless YOU for your courage & strength to SHARE your testimony with the world. YOU have a FULL God Given Talent & GIFT from Heavenly Father & Our Beloved Savior Jesus Christ to share The Gospel of Jesus Christ & make other's feel of your passion & spirit of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL both inside & out!! God Bless You & Thank You!!❤
You are amazing! Loved your talk so glad you listened to the Lord and moved to Utah! Utah is better with you in for sure! Keep up your beautiful message!
Al, I know I'm a few years too late, but as a fellow convert, welcome to the Church. 😀
You're awesome. Thanks for welcoming her.
I hope they will include 2-3 testimonies like this in General Conference.
You are so admired. Thank you for you.
So many emotions. So loving your energy, then so sad for you when you had to choose between your dad and the Savior, so AMAZED at your courage when being mocked for being a member of such an "evil church", so humbled by your courage to hear and act on an answer to prayer that others were trying to talk you out of and left you almost homeless , and so broken hearted to hear what you were told in Cafe Rio. You are AMAZING!!!!! ❤
Thank you, I really needed this💓✨🕊️
Beautiful!! So many at Ensign College can relate-especially to Utahns that are so tactless and rude. Many of our Asian friends who attend Ensign during Covid-were screamed at to go home! We all need you sister!! Thank you. ❤
That absolutely breaks my heart. 😢
Why were your “Asian friends” screamed at to go home during COVID? Are you implying that because of where it originated some idiots took it out on people who weren’t even there or not responsible for? I’m curious…it’s almost like how white people are screamed at to sit down due to stuff that happened long ago, or how democrats are screamed at for their absolutely racist KKK and Jim Crow ties. If this is what you’re talking about, I hope none of us judge people from what their ancestors or members of some long gone skin colored people did to others. I know how satanically evil CRT (just another form f racism that is somehow allowed) is…in all manners of manifestation.
Asians got discriminated everywhere during Covid. Rude people are everywhere.
This is one of the most powerful talks I have heard in a really long time and I felt the spirit testify so strongly to me that what she was saying was true! Thank you Al for your powerful testimony of God and Christ and thank you for teaching about faith and courage and how faith in Christ leads to things we are incapable of imagining, but things that will truly bless our lives! God is good!
That was a wonderful testimony of faith. I really think she is great.
Legos dream analogy is so real. Living the covenant path is not easy and sometimes the most difficult things come from fellow imperfect saints.
Through all your sacrifice you have become unshakable and that is a glorious thing. Maybe there was wisdom in it all ❤
Amen! Focus on Christ for true joy! Such an inspiring address!
:-) totally love your talk, your heart and your enthusiasm.
This was precisely what I needed to hear tonight. Thank you.
It’s the witching hour for me here in Australia 1am and I am struggling with many things. I have been a member for 11 years and believe God brought me to where I live today for a reason. Perth Australia. I also believe God brought me to you Al, I needed this more than you could imagine. I remember feeling how you did and wanted to scream to the world about it. Thank you 🙏 thank you 🙏 thank you for this inspirational talk 🇦🇺
Thanks, Al ❤ I love you and every word you say and it is crazy how many similarities we have in our livestories ❤
You are a light and an example to me ❤ and so many others ❤️
I love this so much 💛 with Him we can overcome the world!! Embrace the unexpected, knowing who is guiding you. Much love to you sister!
This talk is most revealing of Al’s
experiences. It gave me something
to ponder about my life and the challenges
and the eventual blessings if we are
faithful.
isn't amazing how much we still have to learn? It is so sad how we judge by appearances, accents, circumstances. The Lord is teaching us daily, that our ways, our judgement are not His ways, He does not look at the appearances, He looks the heart of the person, our hearts. Thank you, Al, God has blessed you with the gift of speaking faith and testimony too many of us, who need to hear.
I love hearing how Ali CHANGED and was moved to align with her Savior. This is the gospel, she is wonderful as far as I’ve seen. No justification for her sins or past sins, she just changed and humbly went forth, knowing the scriptures are clear that we are not going to be saved while living in our sins, but saved from our sins as we constantly change and repent.
Al is amazing. I love her vulnerability, generosity and courage. She loves the gospel and Christ enough to share. And she makes a difference ❤🎉
What a Profoundly Powerful testimony!! I can feel her powerful spirit speak to my heart when she is talking. Maybe because i understand where she is coming from, as i have felt very similar judgements from members. A big reason i never wantrd to go to Utah, is i hear the horror of so many LDS people out there. I breaks my heart to hear so many experiences like this, outcast, unwanted, and destitute. Thats so wrong in so many ways... but to get it from her family and friends too!?? She is where she is meant to be! Hopefully many of the judgmental people can feel the love from people like Al, and turn away from their prejudgments.
In the late 70's I had the privilege and joy to hear the testimony and experience of another young lady from New York who was a convert and previously of the Jewish faith. After talking to the missionaries, then telling her mother that she had, she told her mother that she would never believe in Jesus Christ - what surprise she had coming. Like you, she accepted our Savior, was ostracized, moved to Utah, and, along with 2 other students from Utah State, were talking in our small ward over the mountain from Logan. I can't tell you how much I admire both of you! Thank you.
I worked in the Jordan River Temple before covid hit and had the joy of working in the baptistry on Tuesday mornings. A brother who had tattoos came in every Tuesday and had 30 - 40 names of ancestors. I had the opportunity to help with confirmations one morning. I asked if these were all his? They were all ancestors of widows in his ward. His tattoos never bothered me, but I never saw his tattoos again after that. Bless you for sharing! 🙏
❤ you Al.