Let's make it better: Let's become

I found these two rocks the other day. 

So I picked them up, put them in my purse and walked away.

It may have seemed silly to pick up some rocks. 

They're just rocks.

Well, that's what I usually think.

However, this time was different. It may be because I'm taking a natural disasters class and have become a tiny bit obsessed with nature. 

(especially volcanoes)

I picked up these rocks because I felt them to be one of the closest things I have to Heavenly Father. 

They were created by Him.

And then I began thinking of the formation of these rocks.

These rocks didn't just exist as they have come to be. They were formed together through weathering, erosion, or through cooling. It was a process. Now, these rocks are strong, unbreakable rocks. 

I began relating this to us, to people.

We were not born into this mortal life with our purpose already fulfilled. We were not born perfect. 

But through life's experiences we can progress and we can become. 

We can become those strong foundations and one day be perfect. 

This short amount of time we have here on Earth is a time for progression. 

Take advantage of it and become the person God wants you to be. 

The Saratov Approach

Parents anticipate the day their child's mission call will come in the mail. 

The decision of a young man or young lady to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an honorable one.

The excitement, dedication, and love of a missionary is something I look up to very much. 

In 1998, 2 LDS missionaries were serving their honorable missions in Russia and were abducted and ransomed. 

I forget how strong the adversary will work to stop the work of the Lord. 

And in this case, these 2 missionaries had to experience being kidnapped. It's frightening to think of what these missionaries had to experience. So, I watched their movie, "The Saratov Approach" and was absolutely moved. 

In this movie, you will experience the very nightmare these missionaries had to go through. And through their trial, you will be inspired and uplifted. Their faith and submission to the will of God is the main focus of this movie, at least to me. 

I know these two young men had a very important purpose on their mission. And although the adversary tried to stop them, they came out victorious. 

I absolutely loved this movie. It was such a testimony builder. And I encourage everyone to go out and experience this movie. It comes out in theaters nationwide on December 26, 2013. 

GO & WATCH IT.

The Saratov Approach was absolute greatness!