This past weekend was one of the busiest weekends I've had since I've gotten here. Within my friend group, half of us are sick, and the other half are sleep deprived. All of us pushed our homework off until last minute (causing Ana to stay up until 5 am), many of us took some serious injuries from disco skating, and yet I thin I can speak for my entire friend group that this past weekend was one of the best we've had. So as I reflect on the past weekend, I try to figure out what was so amazing about it. What made this crazy busy weekend different from all the rest? The answer wasn't that hard to come by. Two of my friends, Jarom and Chad, got their mission calls (one to Australia and one to Costa Rica if y'all were curious) and my friend, Hannah, got engaged!
I am 100% convinced that this weekend was amazing because we all were living the gospel. The two soon-to-be missionaries have so much faith in the gospel, they are willing to put their entire lives on hold to go spread God's love. Hannah has lived her life faithfully, that soon she can marry her best friend in the temple, and they can be sealed for all eternity.
This weekend has reminded me that living the gospel is the happiest way to live. It is by no means easier, but I can feel the peace and love that comes from following the commandments and trusting in God's plan. Thomas S. Monson shared "of this be sure: you do not find the happy life... you make it." I believe that you can make the happy life by following the gospel and trusting in the Lord.
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