A Perfect Mormon

 

     Spirituality was a large part of my childhood. Understanding my spiritual identity brought purpose to my life. I can remember there being nothing more important to me than increasing my spiritual testimony of the truth of the Mormon Church. I felt it was a way I could come to better understand my earthly existence. Not only did I go to church every Sunday, but my entire life practically revolved around the Mormon religion. It was my entire life. The Church taught me that all of my actions and thoughts were for the betterment of the religion. I was convinced that I must do whatever it took to be the “perfect Mormon.” This especially meant following the teachings of the prophet Joseph Smith Jr. and all of his proceeding modern-day prophets. Specifically, this meant that I must give myself to the Church by bringing as many people as I could into its fold. I must become a "Mormon missionary."