Well here I am, a Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I have only been out about 2 1/2 months but I have seen my self make many little changes in my life that have made a big difference. It's funny how life works where the littlest things in our lives seem to change our whole view on things. My mission has showed me what things I truly need to make a priority in my life. In the past I could have been better at reading my scriptures, praying twice a day, using not as many repetitious phrases in my prayers, being on time to Seminary etc. I got so caught up in sports and friends and just life in general; time was flying so fast that I needed to reconsider my priorities because it seemed that I didn't have enough time for the "little things." In Mathew 6:33 it reads "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all things shall be added unto you." I love my mission because it has taught me how to slow down and put the Lord first. Ultimately when we put the Lord first he knows how to comfort and lead us to know what things should come second.
I like to think of it as you have a awesome big truck. With that truck you can do so many fun things! You can go mudding, you can use it to pull your trailers and boats to go camping and just have a good time with family. You can use it to take you to beautiful places like the mountains etc. But if the trucks tank is not full then it can't do anything for us. We must keep our spiritual tank full with the big things such as conference, but we also need the everyday small things like scripture, study, family prayer, etc. If we want the blessings of the gospel in our life it is essential that we seek for those things that help us grow spiritually, so that we can have that light and have that ability help other people get to that place where they can find the light of Christ. I know my Savior lives and that by the small and simply things our lives can truly be changed for the better.(:
