I am a Mormon. I didn’t use to be. I belonged, as a child, .
She wanted to know what was different about him. She’d noticed a happiness about him and his family that intrigued her. After asking, the man shared that his joy came from the gospel of Jesus Christ and that he belonged to the Mormon church (also known officially as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
My parents met with the missionaries, wanting to know more about the Mormon church and the teachings of it. Eventually the rest of the family joined my parents in meeting with the missionaries.
Later we were baptized. This began my introduction to the Mormon church. And I have to tell you. I’m so very happy. Through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I have learned of such things that have increased my personal happiness in infinite ways.
One of those ways has been an ever-increasing appreciation for the word of God. Our current prophet and President of the church, Gordon B. Hinckley, stated what I very much feel:
“I hope that for you studying the scriptures will become something far more enjoyable than a duty; that, rather, it will become a love affair with the word of God. I promise you that as you read, your minds will be enlightened and your spirits will be lifted” (“The Light within You,” Ensign, May 1995, 99).
This quote is contained in the teacher’s manual for the Old Testament. Instruction continues in the manual for the teacher and helps the teacher aid his or her students in developing a love for the word of God – and in this case, for the Old Testament.
I want you to know that I’ve felt this. I’ve felt a love for the word of God that is difficult for me to describe. Whether contained in the Bible, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Book of Mormon, or the Pearl of Great Price, the word of God lifts me on my down days and brings peace to my soul on days when I am troubled. In fact, every day I study the scriptures is made better by those very scriptures.
Oh, scripture study is so awesome! I invite you to explore the scriptures every day. I promise you that if you study daily and seek the Lord in prayer, He will lead you and guide you in your own daily life. The blessings that will come will be tremendous! If you do not own your own copy, feel free to explore the online scriptures; I’ve included their links up above for your convenience.
And if you too would like to meet with the Mormon missionaries to learn more about Jesus Christ and the Mormon church, feel free to visit Mormon.org.
