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Hi I'm Megan Potter
I'm a mom-because after studying Social Work, I decided what the world needed was dedicated mothers. And I am a mormon.
About Me
I am a mother, a homemaker, an artist in my own kitchen, a beginning gardner, a wife, a returned missionary, a Spanish speaker, a daughter in a combined family, a college graduate of Social Work, and a lover of the outdoors.
Why I am a Mormon
Having been raised in the church, I didn't always practice what I was taught. Like everyone, I had to come to the truth on my own, and dedicate myself to the gospel after a sure and undeniable witness that the Book of mormon was true and that this is the true church. The truth for anyone is as close as a prayer away. All truth comes from God. After reading the Book of Mormon when I was 15 -my mom bribed me with $50 if I could do it in one summer-that was my only motivation, and I thought what would it really hurt? -I had to know for myself if it was all true or not. I did as it instructed, I asked God. I got an answer that was clear as day, like a thought in my mind, but it was not my own. That thought was God answering me, it said, "Yes, it's true, you've always known, but thanks for asking, yes, it's true." There and then, I knew my actions had to change in order to be in accordance with what I now knew and was accountable for. Little by little I got my life in order. And my testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ continued to grow. Now, 12 years later living it isn't any easier than living the way just anyone would, by their own will and desire, but it makes sense because I know God has a plan for me and as well as for you. And it IS easier in the sense that I have LOTS of help from Heavenly Father and my Savior, and with God, all things are possible. I know I could never deny the truth of the Book of Mormon, or that this is the true church of Jesus Christ, with the fullness of the gospel.
How I live my faith
Daily scripture study and prayer are my foundation. I attend church weekly and partake of the sacrament. We also have a family night every week, which our two year old has come to love and anticipate. I attend the temple monthly with my husband where I recieve strength, peace, and guidance from above. I also study the gospel and pray daily with my husband and family. We pay 10 percent tithing on our earnings. I serve as often as I am asked and whenever I can. I served a full time mission-18 months- in northern Spain and learned the Spanish language to be able to teach the gospel there. It was probably the most challenging thing I've ever done, but I've also never felt so much love and joy. I have had many callings or jobs in the church but I think my favorites have been when I was teaching sunday school or in the women's organization. My faith has to be strengthened each day, which is why it's so important to make the effort to strengthen myself and live the gospel daily, otherwise my spirit truly dwindles. I am so grateful for a loving and patient Heavenly Father, and a loving and merciful Savior who has taken my pains, sins, and sorrows upon him that I might be happy and able to live with him again someday. I sure couldn't do it without Him, none of us could!