Gone Fishing

One of my hobbies is fishing. Since I've moved to Texas, I've been fishing three times...and I still have yet to catch a fish. Thankfully, the only reason I go fishing is not to catch a fish. I love being in the outdoors and getting away from the hustle and bustle of life. I found this sign near the pier where I was fishing last week.

Amen! Alright, time for a fishing parable. When you go fishing, what are you searching for? Fish, obviously, but what kind of fish or which specific fish? Generally fisherman want a bigger, more prized fish, but for amateurs like me any fish will do. That's why one of the more frustrating moments of fishing is catching a plant, or even worse a rock. When no success is coming his way, what does a fisherman do? He changes lures or bait and usually consults his fishing companions with the age-old question, "Are you having any luck?"

Although you and I may not realize it, life is a lot like fishing. We stand at the edge of what we know and cast our hopes and wishes into the deep. Sometimes it seems that our luck brings happiness and progress. Other times we can't seem to do anything but hit a snag. What if there were a surefire way to consistently find contentment and success?

A fisherman would try it, and we do this all the time. For example we try a new diet, a new hair style, a new hobby, etc. While those things have their importance, without one thing, the rest won't provide the meaning we're looking for. That one thing is the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Yesterday I saw Meet the Mormons in theaters. I found this movie to be an entertaining and uplifting portrayal of how living the gospel of Jesus Christ brings happiness to members of my church around the world. If you feel like there is something missing in your life, or you are curious about a potentially better way, learn about us and see what makes Mormons friendly, happy, and family-oriented.