Mission!

For the longest time I never would have imaged that I would be going on a mission. But it is funny how the lord will bring things or situations into your life, that will humble you and help you see that your not the only one on this planet! About a year ago, I had a string of events that where brought into my life. I'm not going to go into detail on the events, but needless to say it was probably 2nd to the most humbling situation of my life to date. Now that I look back, I know it was the lords hand helping me turn to him. Before this situation, I had given up on the whole mission thing. Through High school I kinda lost my way, and strayed far the path god had laid out for me. Its not far off to say spiritually, I was not heading anywhere fast!
Although the events where not pleasant, It was exactly, and probably the only thing that could have really got my attention. Thinking back, I thank my father in heaven for those events! Without them I probably would be back where I was a year ago. With the help of the lord and my situation, I came to understand, and use the atonement in my life.
Through the repentance process, it helped me build my relationship with my savior and redeemer. Through the repentance it helped me know of the beauty of Christs sacrifice for all of us. And ultimately gave me my first taste of wanting to share the beauty of it with others.
Now for the last year I have been trying to live my life in accordance with god. I cant say that I have been perfect, or even close to perfect but I have been trying. And I think as long as we are trying and quick to repent god is happy with that.
A year ago, I made it my goal that I would sever the lord on a mission for The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Later Day Saints. And help bring people unto the knowledge of our brother and savior. To help teach them of the sweetness of the gospel through the holy ghost, and the amazing blessing of repentance. And to have a helping hand in bringing souls back to live with our father in heaven.
I can honestly say this year has not been an easy one, but I can also say that I have never been blessed like this last year either! Yesterday April 6th, I started my papers to serve a mission. Its funny to think back to high school, I would have never guessed in a million years I would be where I am today! And now that I'm here, all I can think about is getting out and serving ASAP! Thats what my world revolves around!
The Gospel Of Jesus Christ, has been the only true source of happiness in my life. Looking back throughout my life, all the blessing and good things that have happened are because my parents have had, and lived the commandments of god. My family has been so blessed, and I know it is because my parents have tried there best to live in accordance with god. I am so great full for the opportunity that I will have to serve the lord as a missionary. I cant wait to share the gospel. I know that our savior died for us, and that he lives today. Our father in heaven loves us and wants us to return. Thanks so much to all those that have helped me and lead me by example, you don't know how much of an effect you have had on my life. Thank you could never mean enough.
I hope you all are doing well!

god bless

Sam