I Have A Dream... About Swords, Warhorses and Fried Chicken

            I had a dream the night of April 17 (you can already tell this is going to be a good one), about mission life. It started out awful, but the ending was spectacular to say the least. I can't remember exactly how it began, all I know is that it had something to do with fried chicken... but that's not important. 

Lets just say in my dream, he didn't look quite so happy...

            My companion, Sister Powell and I were teaching someone about the gospel, and he just kept fighting it. It got to a point where he said, "why are you doing this, what's the point?" I remember feeling my heart break for him, and I began to feel pointless. He suddenly turned to look outside, following his gaze I turned to see a huge dragon, that looked like one of those Chinese parade dragons, and I instantly knew it was Satan, the Devil himself (this dragon didn't have dancing, happy people underneath). I turned to look at this man, in the process of putting on some armor made of wooden beads (don't ask me why it wasn't metal, that would have been more assuring), and said, "that is why I am here, to fight HIM!" I took off running and whistled for my war horse, and did one of those cool, ninja jumps off the brick porch onto my already galloping horse. I unsheathed my sword (I don't know where I was hiding it before...) and made my attack on Satan. With my weapons and training, I was able to defeat Satan, for a time. 
            Victory was bittersweet. I knew he would be back again. It wasn't until the battle was over that I looked around and saw other missionaries dressed in the beaded armor (seriously, what's up with that?!) and ready to support me in my fight. The dream went on, but the rest doesn't matter. 
            As missionaries, we are here to help people with their battles against Satan. We show them how to fight temptation, and how to repent when mistakes are made. There are times when we as missionaries get discouraged, but at the end of the day, there is always some small victory made. In the end, we are all fighting for the same thing. Happiness. It just so happens to be the thing Satan wants to take away.
           
            I really wish I could remember what was going on with the fried chicken...
 

GPS, Turn by Turn Directions on Life

          One of the biggest questions in life is, "what is my purpose?" It is the question that has racked the minds of many a learned man, and even unlearned. It haunts the minds of every human being at some point in their life. "Who am I, what am I supposed to be doing, who do I want to become?" Another big question is "where am I going?" Or, "what happens after I die?"
          In answer to all of these questions, I say check the GPS. Otherwise known as, God's Plan of Salvation. In this plan, you find all the answers that you've ever wondered over. For example, the "what is my purpose" question is answered in that this life is our time to prepare to meet God; put simply. 
             Just like the GPS that we put into our cars or cell phones, our GPS shows us where we are going, and how to get there. All we have to do is make the right "turns" and decisions to get there. The great thing is, if you make a wrong choice, it "recalculates" and shows you how to get back onto the right track. Genius, no? Who'da thunk our GPS's were made in similitude to the Heavenly GPS?
            The point is, we have our own personal navigation system. We just have to use it. It is found in the Bible, as well as the Book of Mormon. Crack them open every now and again to make sure you are on the right track, and if you're not, GET BACK ON! We have the answers at our fingertips, literally. 
            I know my purpose, AND where I am going after I die. Do you? Check out the link below if you want to know more about GPS. It's fun, truuussst me.
http://mormon.org/plan-of-happiness/ 

Audi Not Outie, I'm Not Talking About Bellybuttons

I even got fancy and blotted out the license plate!

           The other day, I ran into this amazing vehicle. It is, in my opinion, one of the most desirable cars out there. It's gorgeous, wouldn't you agree? I will never own this car. It is very unlikely. Not only is it expensive, but I've never felt the need to own a flashy car, no matter how awesome. This car is luxury in and of itself.
           Seeing this car reminded me of something that I was promised. In fact, it's something that everyone is promised in the scriptures. If I live by the commandments of God, I shall inherit His kingdom. If you think about it, His kingdom is without end. It is more beautiful and glorious than anyone can ever imagine. How great will that day be, when we can inherit something so great, our minds can't comprehend it.
           This car is imaginable, and it is the bomb.com sprinkled with divinity. I can't wait to see what this kingdom is like, because it's going to be a hundred times better than this car, at LEAST. 

           When it seems like life is no fun because you don't have this, or you don't have that, or your car resembles more of a tin can rather than an automobile, remember that there is something better awaiting you in Heaven. These things that seem so great, will only be specks of dust compared to the glory in Heaven. This helps me, especially when I see such absolute magnificence.