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Hi I'm McKayla
I'm a writer. I'm a sister, daughter, fiancee, and returned missionary. And I'm a Mormon.
About Me
My name is McKayla. I'm a returned missionary from the Ohio Cleveland mission, and I'm currently a student at BYU. I love to learn, write, read, act, sing, and play outside, especially four-wheeling and snowmobiling with my family. I'm also currently engaged! I'm so excited to begin my own family, and I'm grateful for the gospel to help make our marriage stronger. I love people. I love life. There is something good to be found in every situation. It's important to find the joy in the little things in life and to smile every day.
Why I am a Mormon
I was born into the church. However, that doesn't mean that my testimony is superficial or not my own. I was baptised at age eight, and since then I've tried to live up to those covenants I made at baptism. Slowly, over the years, I've discovered the truth of the gospel. I haven't been manifested to by angels or received grand revelations. Instead, as I've learned about the gospel and its principles the Holy Ghost has manifested to me the truthfullness of the things I've learned. Even though I can't pinpoint a day when my testimony was uncovered in a miraculous way, I can confidently and honestly stand up to anyone and tell them that I know the church is true, because I didn't need angels to tell me.
How I live my faith
I try to live my faith in everything I do. Our faith is not a Sunday-only faith; it encompasses and improves every aspect of life. That means that every day I need to pray, read my scriptures, serve those around me and do what Heavenly Father wants me to. He doesn't just need me during our three-hour church block on Sundays: He needs me every day. Little things like dressing modestly and being kind help my light shine brighter. Learning about the gospel and Heavenly Father's plan for me help my testimony grow. I want to live every day so the Lord can use me whenever He has need of me.