So joining the church (my personal conversion) and recognizing truth that was found there was an association I joined as my entrance into Aaronic priesthood. It was this initial association that allowed me to be in a position such that I could gain further light and knowledge by studying by faith and that I could be in such a position that I can receive the word of God through angels, or authorized messengers. I did not find myself here of my volition alone, but I was placed where I was at birth according to God's plan for me, and my own personal needs.

When I was old enough to take seriously the gospel I began to study the words of Joseph Smith and it was one of the defining characteristics of my mission in one of the last testimonies that I bore was that I was sure that Joseph Smith was a prophet.  I had studied also the words of other church leaders past and present, and while I respected them, anytime I was honest with myself, with my own feelings I knew they were significantly lacking in comparison and I justified to myself some reasons for this. 

Because I had the words of scripture in my head and some in my heart and because I had the words of Joseph Smith which were also scriptures so far as they were recorded correctly I was able to be in a position such that the Lord could speak to me the Lord could use those words to teach me and I could recognize His messenger when he sent him again.

I have now what I consider a fullness of Aaronic priesthood and if I continue to receive instruction from the Lord on what is required I can go on to inherit a better association; to inherit a better priesthood. For instructions have been given. An opportunity has been presented. The fullness has once again been offered.