Personal Narrative: I Am A Mormon

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When I was eight, I was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am a Mormon: I know it, I live it, and I love it. As part of our beliefs, we participate in daily scripture study. For me, this includes both the Bible and the Book of Mormon. I have spent countless hours of my life completely engrossed in the reading and studying of these books.
Most days, I study my scriptures three times. I begin my day by waking up at five thirty to attend a class at a local member’s home (We would go to our lo This year we are studying the New Testament. My attendance to class is voluntary, and I will continue to attend this class for the next three years. I love this class because it pulls out all the important things I need to learn, act upon, and opens my mind to other perspectives. Studying the scriptures in this class helps me grow closer to God, and I am astounded at the wonders that I learn of. I have a passion for studying the scriptures which exceeds my passion for all other activities I participate in. Through studying my scriptures in this class and on my own, I have been able to discover who I am, why I am here, and where I will go when this life is finished. Studying God’s words has answered questions no one else could. …show more content…

We gather together for daily family scripture study and prayer. Reading these words allow a feeling of calmness to enter our home. Although we study these words in a few different ways, we more frequently read cover to cover in the Book of Mormon and see what we can learn along the way. I find it quite thought provoking how there are always morals to learn and follow as well as the love of God. Each page draws me in, enthralls me, and brings me the urge and responsibility to try my best and to do my duty to God, my family, and the people whose lives are intertwined with my own. I often am up late just thinking about what I have learned and how I can

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