When I was a senior got certified to scuba dive. It was something I had always wanted to do. My dad loved the sport and would take trips to Mexico and Hawaii to see the world under the waves. When he asked if it was something I was interested in, I was in the water with my tank, snorkel, mask, wet suit, and fins before I had time to answer. I was so excited. After a month of classes, a written and an underwater test I was official and on my way to Hawaii to test out the new skills. We went diving almost every day! Aside from many brilliantly colored tropical fish, I was able to see eels and octopus', and swim with dolphins and manarays. My favorite part about diving was walking out to the water that hid this other world, and not knowing what the experience would hold. It was the most amazing thing to see only the surface but then go in and realize the depths and the life inside. Without getting in and being able to look around (preferrably with goggles on :)) you would never experience what it contained. And the great thing about it, is the same experience cannot be had twice. Each time you go, even if to the same bay, the fish will be different, there will be new things to see.
Studying the Book of Mormon is very similar. At first glance it is only a book. But inside there is an experience that will change your life. It is not merely an entertaining story. It is a way to draw closer to Christ, to learn about him, to really know him. It is a way to have every question you want to ask God answered. It is a way you can know the truth. And the great thing about it is, no matter how many times you have read it, you will find new things. You will learn more about our Savior Jesus Christ. You will find happiness. That is why it is a book we are never done reading. I love the Book of Mormon and know it to be the word of God. It changes my life every day and will do the same for anyone who has a sincere desire, real intent, and faith in Christ.
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