GMatthew 13:44. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
I love this scripture because it describes a pivotal time in my past. When I had gone the furthest from the church I hope I ever go I learned the church is true. The church contained treasure. What was I to do? I wasn't in the body of the Saints. Looking back I can't believe what a bold move I took. I honored this new truth, I turned from the desires of that life and became as Mormon as I could. I bought the field. Basically I went to church and scowled a lot. I expected to be turned out, my friends warned me I be unwelcome, but I found respect and brotherly love. I found guidance and aid in the new direction I'd chosen.
For me the field contained more than treasure. I found a place to plant seeds of faith and cultivate miracles. I've harvested such a variety of blessings like fellowship, social skills, refinement, opportunities to serve. Mormonism has given me the tools to connect with heaven, then grow and expand that connection. Eventually I found my Savior and the power of the atonement opened to heal me, soften me, find righteous desires.
Sell all. Sell it all. It doesn't matter. Leave it behind. Buy into Mormonism. Go to church, scowl and seek. It. Is. Totally. Worth. It.
