Okay, so I didn’t read the whole book in December. I actually started this particular copy of the BOM on my mission, and I’ve been slowing working through it for about 6 months. Obviously this isn’t my first time to read it, but this time was unique, because I read it in a different way than ever before.
On my mission, I read a talk by Elder Bednar that suggested that each time we read the BOM, we start with a new copy, and read it with a specific question in mind. One specific suggestion he gave was to ask how to be more Christlike, and then mark each Christlike attribute with a different color.
I did it, and it was one of the most valuable scripture experiences I’ve ever had! I noticed that different attributes stuck out to me in different ways, based on whatever I was going through in my life as I read.
As with every time I read this wonderful book, I felt the confirming witness of the Spirit tell me that THIS BOOK IS TRUE. It’s not just a good book– it’s an actual, real, true book! I learned more about becoming like Christ this time than I ever have, and that to me is one of the greatest blessings of the Book of Mormon: we can learn more about our Savior, and how we can become like Him. I love this book!