When I was younger, I felt that if I did everything right I would fit the mold of being a cookie cutter Mormon. I'm not really sure what that entailed, but in my young mind it was to have everything perfect and to look perfect to others. Through trials and hardships in my life I know that I don't fit the mold and I never will. For a while, I mourned that and felt very secluded and not part of the norm. I felt as though I was a misfit and really not sure where I belonged. However, I have come to realize that being a cookie cutter Mormon is a façade.
God didn't send us down to earth to look perfect. He sent us here to experience things and to gain a greater understanding of the love that He has for all of his children. When Christ came to this earth, He didn't associate with those that were rich, educated or strong, but He spent time with those that were struggling.
We all have very difficult things that we face everyday. We are unique beings and we don't all fit into just one mold. None of us are perfect, but that's ok! As Elder Richard G. Scott said, "Our challenges are growth experiences." I totally believe that is true! The challenges and things I have struggled with have defined me. I am a much different person than I was twenty years ago. I have developed tolerance, empathy, some patience (though that still needs a lot of work), and a stronger belief that God is there for me. But we all have one unique thing in common and that is we all have a loving Heavenly Father. God is there for all of us no matter what!
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