As Latter-day Saints, we share a desire to find meaning in everyday living and to know what we can do to improve our time in mortality. In his warm, engaging, and easy-to-understand style, author Jay A. Parry identifies twelve specific reasons why we were sent to earth. Using stories, examples, and wisdom from the scriptures, he explains how we can enjoy a richer, happier life—and a greater blessing in the life to come—as we understand God’s purposes and begin living up to our individual possibilities.
“Our success in this life depends to a great degree on our understanding of why we’re here.” Brother parry writes. “A Primary-level understanding isn’t enough. Our mortality has deep and significant meaning. That meaning has been defined by God himself.”
The 12 Purposes of Life outlines the wonderful truths God has given to help us make our way successfully through this mortal existence. It also shows us the experiences of people living with purpose. By seeing how others have lived the twelve purposes of life, we can more readily live them ourselves.
Brother Parry testifies, “We can become more like God; we can please God; and we can fulfill our very purposes for being here.”
The 12 Purposes of Life crystallizes much of what the Lord wants us to know about the journey of life. It can serve as a guidebook for the mortal traveler, truly helping us to see the way we should go.
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