Whenever I talk to people about my religion, I'm not surprised if I get comments about how weird it is that I've never questioned my faith or that I'm stupid for blindly following my mom.
Stuff like this has always kind of bothered me because:
1. I've read the Book of Mormon
2. I've prayed to know if it is true
(and since Heavenly Father loves His children and answers their prayers)
3. I've received an answer that yes, the Book of Mormon is true.
No, I haven't been brainwashed. I've actively sought for the truth. Do you think I'd read a 531 page religious book from cover to cover just for fun? I read it the first time to learn if it was true, and I continue to read because it is.
Still don't believe me?
I'm giving up 18 months of my life to go tell people about it.
Missionaries and returned missionaries will tell you that 18 months flies by, but think about it. It's pretty long. How have you changed in the last year and a half? A year and a half ago, I was in high school. Hadn't yet placed 19th at Nationals. Hadn't yet swept a state championship. Hadn't yet been accepted to college.
I'm not leaving for a while, so let's round up to how I'll be different in two years.
I'm not leaving for a while, so let's round up to how I'll be different in two years.
I'll be 21 (yikes). I'll be only a sophomore in college (while all my friends are graduating. Double yikes). I'll be coming home from serving the Lord (yay. Double yay. Infinite yays).
So if you're wondering why I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or why I'll be serving an 18 month mission, know this:
The Book of Mormon is so true. Heavenly Father loves you so much. Jesus Christ is your Savior, Older Brother, and Best Friend. He will always be there for you. There is a prophet (just like Noah, Moses, Abraham, etc) living on the earth today who provides us with direction from God!
Knowing this has brought me so much joy. I firmly believe that everyone deserves to feel the happiness that comes from knowing this gospel.
Want to know more? Let me know and I'll be more than happy to help you out. :)
