Why are Mormons "different"?

I get that I'm different. I'm cool with it too. And there's a reason why I get asked, being a Mormon, what makes my religion different than all the others. I used to think this was a hard question to answer. Where to begin?! Fortunately the answer is quite simple: As a Mormon, I believe in modern-day revelation. "We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God." (Articles of Faith, #9), Blog Post: {Article of Faith #9}).

      In short, I believe that God speaks to his children through revelation; just as He spoke to them in the past (The Bible and Book of Mormon), He speaks to his children now. It makes sense, to me, that because God does not change, that He wouldn't change the way He communicates with us - through revelation. I know there are things we may not know, that there are endless questions about God and our lives here on earth and I believe in a God who loves his children so much, he wouldn't want them to be confused or to feel alone or to be in darkness. I believe in a God that wants us to learn and grow and to understand these questions, big and small. I believe that the key to getting answers, to getting revelation, is that we have to ask first. He respects our agency - our ability to choose right or wrong, to choose right or left, or whatever the choice may be. So he won’t force us to learn, or force us to accept His gospel. He’s knocking at the door, waiting for us to open it and let Him in.

I have seen how personal revelation has affected my life. I have felt God's love for me and His interest in my life on a day to day basis that has given me the support and strength I need, because I know I am never alone. I don't have to do the hard stuff in life by myself. My family doesn't have to do it on our own. We can work hard in life and in our faith and know that God is watching over all, and will actively help us in our endeavors. This is what gives me purpose and happiness. Crap happens. It always has and it always will, and without my faith it would be difficult to overcome those moments. Thank goodness that God will always be there too! Thank goodness I can ask Him for help and guidance, and I can receive aid!