Divine Callings

"When President Dieter F. Uchtdorf and Elder David A. Bednar were first sustained as members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a witness of the divine origin of their calls came to me during the session. I was also given in that moment an understanding of the surpassing sacredness of the call and service of an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ. I do not have the words to express that understanding because it was communicated Spirit to spirit without words. To think of it now reduces me to a depth of humility I have never before experienced, and I plead with my Heavenly Father to sustain me as He ever has that I might measure up to something that is far beyond my native capacity and be able to focus outwardly, losing myself in your service. I trust in Him, and I know that His grace is sufficient, and so I here unreservedly commit all that I have and am to God and His Beloved Son."
D. Todd Christofferson, "Born Again," Ensign, May 2008, 76
This is a very powerful feeling, to have a personal witness of something that is real and true. I too have had a witness of divine appointment of our prophet President Thomas S. Monson. It was in a very still and quiet way, when he spoke for the first time in Conference after he became our prophet a few weeks prior. I could see him differently, as more divine I suppose. It was a beautiful witness of the truth of a prophet in modern day.
I commit myself to be more humble and meek before my Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ to overcome my weaknesses and imperfections and strive to use the power of the atonement in my daily life, as a guide and accounting to myself and Heavenly Father, who loves me and accepts me unconditionally.