Mission Prep is a Crazy Thing..

April 12th. 

This day is coming upon me so rapidly. 

This is the ever speedily coming day when I am able to submit my mission papers.

Wait what? Just over 4 months ago I was still taking the discussions, and now I'm planning on serving a mission too?! 

Hold the phone...

I am continuously blessed by the love and generosity of missionaries.

They continuously inspire me to be better than I am as to be a blessing for others. 

I have decided to serve a mission as to not only bless the lives of all those around me while carrying the Spirit of the Living God, but to prepare myself for the life and eternity ahead of me. 

I know that missions bless the lives of the missionaries in ways that they cannot even describe. 

I love the fact, that in less than one short year I could be a full time missionary, 

devoting 100% of my time to hastening the work for Christ's return. 

 Through devoted study and seeking council through prayer, I know for a fact that serving a mission is something I have to do. 

In James 1:5 it says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." 

So I did what a humble 14 year old boy did, I prayed to gain wisdom of what my Heavenly Father would have me do, and he answered my prayer with a resounding result that led me to now be preparing to serve a full time mission.

I know that serving a mission will bless my family now and for generations to come. 

Through reading my scriptures daily, I gain more of an understanding of the great work that my Savior has done for me. I come to love Him more and more every day through learning more of the atonement and the burdens that He bore to save me from my sins. 

I will do everything I know how to live the standards that are given to me, so I can be a continuous servant in the hands of God. 

I love the process of repentance and working every day to be the best that you can be, always.

I love that if you do all that you can, Heavenly Father will meet you and bring you the rest of the way. 

Strive to live righteously and the blessings will follow. 

I love my Savior with everything that I am, and I love the sacrifices He gave so that I can one day again, live with Him.

I love missionary work and being able to share the joy that I'm given through the Spirit constantly.

Be a witness for Christ always, and if necessary, use words.

Love always.

Pray without ceasing.

Be a servant. 

Care for others. 

Your life will be blessed.