Conversion Story - Sister Vanitha James

When I was asked by the missionaries to read the Book of Mormon and pray for guidance of the Holy Spirit, I was reluctant because I did not believe in it. Our whole family and I were angry with my husband because he continued going to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We thought we had convinced him to leave the church and believed that he had really left. But after some time, we saw him still going there and this time, he was very strong in the church. So, we decided to give up on him, ignore him, maintain our distance and keep away from him.

During this period of time, our family and I were very against any teachings by the church members including the missionaries. But the elders continued to come and visit us. This made me listen to what they had to say and they showed me how to read the Book of Mormon.

Our son, Vasanthan was very angry at first but I told him that the elders were referring to the bible to explain the words from the Book of Mormon. Vasanthan then came and joined me to listen to what the elders were teaching. It made us feel peace in our hearts.

Two months later, I decided to be baptized and our son, Vasanthan was baptized just last month, in June. I did not tell the rest of the family that Vasanthan and I are baptized. I want them to see the changes in us.

Now, the Holy Spirit guides me and there is peace in my heart, which leads me to study the Book of Mormon every day.

I still have challenges especially during this period of time but I pray to God daily and submit myself to Him. Now, I feel light in my heart and I hope that God will deliver our family soon. I know that one day my prayer will be answered and our whole family will come to know about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.