Well, the time has finally come. Tomorrow I will be set apart as a full-time missionary. How crazy is all of this? I can't believe it was just a few months ago that I got my call to Busan. Where did that time go? I'm sure my choice to become a missionary has a lot of you wondering, "why?!" Why would a twenty-year-old leave behind family, friends, school, a great job at a museum, and the conveniences of non-missionary life like having a cell phone and being able to listen to music? Sounds crazy, doesn't it? Well, I'm giving all of this up because a long time ago someone gave up a lot more than Spotify, Fridays nights with friends, and mac&cheese. Christ gave up His life so we wouldn't have to suffer and pay for the mistakes we make. Because of Him, we can spend eternity with the people we love and aspire to the greatness our Heavenly Father sees in us. Because of Him, we can become better each day as we progress toward the ultimate goal: to live with Him. This opportunity--to share this message--is one I must take because it is a message that has brought joy and peace to my life. It has protected me from trouble and has kept me sane when things are rough. Some of you out there may think my reasoning is crazy, but I can tell you it's not. If you make the sincere effort to read and study the Book of Mormon, Bible, and other gospel books, ask God, and find out for yourself whether I'm crazy and delusional or if the Mormons are onto something, I promise you won't be disappointed. God loves us and if we ask, he will answer.
Well, see y'all in 18 months!
Sister Johns
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