In 56 days I will report to the Missionary Training Center and become a full-time missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I will be set apart as a servant of the Lord, Jesus Christ, and will dedicate every moment of the next 18 months to serving him and those children of Heavenly Father who He has specifically called me to serve.
I've learned so many wonderful lessons and truths in preparation for my mission. Among these lessons have been several concerning the importance of the gift of the Holy Ghost, also known as the Spirit of God.
Having the Spirit of God in our hearts and flowing through our bodies is the most wonderful feeling. Doing whatever is required to be worthy of having that Spirit with us is worth it.
The Spirit opens our eyes, clears our minds, enlightens our understanding, purifies and enlarges our perspective, enlivens our bodies, softens our hearts, refines us, and fills our souls with peace. In days like now, while the world confuses, muddles, and discourages us, God strengthens us, encourages us, enlightens us, and brings clarity to our lives through this special messenger and comforter He has promised to us- the Holy Ghost.
Thinking about my mission, preparing to go to Brazil and share the gospel of Jesus Christ, imagining the people I will meet there, and knowing that some of them will accept the message of Jesus Christ I have been called to share, all make me ecstatic. Not only does the gospel fill my life with peace and comfort, but it makes life exciting, fun, and so, so good.
