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Sunday, 18 May 2014

LAST DAY IN THE MTC

I'm leaving tomorrow morning for Korea then Guam. It's so crazy. I've learnt a BUTTLOAD at the MTC - like so much. And how perfect the gospel is and how it connects to everything. I have a very different view on life now. Just how it is haha. I'm excited to go to Guam but I'm scared about where I'll be going and what language I'll be learning. But in the end its ok coz if I don't rely on myself and rely on The Lord then He'll provide a way. Exciting. I'm very very excited. :) 

I love it here. I got really close with my district and met a lot of amazing people. My district is just plain awesome. Oh and I'm the only one in the MTC going to Guam right now. Just got a haircut too - I'm bald!  Just kidding. It's just shorter now haha.




LEHI DISTRICT (NEW ZEALAND MTC)


I wrote a letter about the meaning of life to home :) and Just absolutely everything about the gospel and after life and pre-mortal life. NOT pre existence because we have always existed for eternity

The meaning/reason for life

Okay, So in short, The Meaning of Life (or the reason we exist) is that we might have Joy. Keyword being MIGHT. It's according to our works and faith. If you think about it, it's within everyone to seek joy. We seek and find everlasting joy in the gospel which will lead to the FULLNESS of Joy which is what God haves. Which is an unfathomable joy. People try and find joy in drugs and alcohol and even in messed up things like murder. But in the end they're all longing and looking for Joy. That's why they get addicted coz it never lasts and they need to go back for more. That's why this is an everlasting gospel that's joy is also everlasting. SO yeah. That's The short meaning and reason for life.


1 comment:

  1. Elder Striplin,
    This is such an awesome time in your life and for those you will serve. Generations will praise your name for the message you bring to their progenitors.
    I'm so happy for you and I love and support your mother who is so proud of you she could simply burst.

    Luv from Salt Lake
    Sister Crawford.

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