TWO

“Becoming converted to anything, especially the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is a life long process. It takes several trial and error experiences, lots of humility and prayers, and seeing yourself as a part of something bigger to really get what it’s all about.

I am in the process of being converted as we speak. I grew up in the church and did everything that went along with that. I never saw it as a burden or a negative part of my growing up. I loved the standards that I learned and the spirit that I felt, I always wanted that to be apart of me but I didn’t realize how much I needed it at the time. 

I never wanted to serve a mission for the church. Not because I’m against it but just because I never saw that as something I would want to do. I had other plans. When I went to college I went to church because I wanted to be there and attended the temple on a weekly basis because it was so close and I made some amazing friends that were great examples. My spirituality grew exponentially. I started to have some major decisions that I needed heavenly help with so I prayed… a lot. I worked hard to keep myself in a place where I could always feel the spirit. 

I prayed about something completely different and my answer was “go on a mission….” Not at all what I expected but it was the best decision ever. 
All that spiritual growth that happed at college was nothing compared to what I learned on my mission. 

I want to feel the spirit. I want to make my Heavenly Father happy. I know that following his commandments is how to do that. I’m grateful for prayer. I want to pray daily. I love the temple. I want to go there. I love the promised blessings we can receive when we do our part. I want to learn more. I love reading the scriptures. I know I am I child of God. 

All of these things that I’ve learned and know to be true are another step closer to being converted. That what makes our life on earth so meaningful. We are never don’t learning. There is always more to do. I’m excited to see where the lord leads me next. “