Progression: Become Converted

Have you ever felt like you haven't been progressing? Whether it is in a sport, a class, a work out program, or even spiritually. While trying to make this change and to see a difference, you have not been getting results. Why do you think that is?

Making a change in your lifestyle is a challenge. It causes you to step out of your comfort zone and to really take risks that will hopefully benefit you. You go through with these risks with faith that you will see results. However, by only doing a repetitive routine and going through the motions, you will see little results, and your faith will tremble. 

By creating a plan and sticking to it with our full intensions and an open mind and open ears to the spirit, we will feel our faith progress and our minds will grow. To get to this point, you must go through conversion. 

On LDS.org, conversion is defined as followed: 

     "Conversion includes a change in behavior, but it goes beyond behavior; it is a change in our very nature. It is such a significant change that the Lord and His prophets refer to it as a rebirth, a change of heart, and a baptism of fire."

We must strive to not only go through the motions, or behavior, but change our very nature. In Mosiah 27:25-26 of the Book of Mormon, it reads,

"And  the Lord said unto me: Marvel not that all mankind, yea, men and women, all nations, kindreds, tongues and people, must be born again; yea, born of God, changed from their carnal and fallen state, to a state of righteousness, being redeemed of God, becoming his sons and daughters; And thus they become new creatures; and unless they do this, they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God."

These verses are very clear, that our Heavenly Father wants us to come unto him and to be converted. To trust in him with faith and with all of our hearts is the best way that we can serve him. 

In this Mormon Message video, this young boy describes his conversion process. Listen to the way he describes how he feels, and see the vivd change that takes place in his countenance.

Ultimately, I challenge your to pray to your Heavenly Father with a sincere heart and to ask for guidance. Ask questions that you may have, and you shall feel his love. Begin your journey to become converted and to receive the eternal happiness that you have the chance to get.