For training this week, my mission president made the comment that
Preach My Gospel is for the missionary's conversion. He also told us
that if we are studying it everyday then no matter what storms come our
way we will never even flinch! That is a very large promise! I know it's
true though.
Our purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ. However, in order to do that effectively, we must be headed toward
Him ourselves. As we refine ourselves we are serving those around us.
We are providing them with an example of someone who is diligently
working to follow the path that Christ has laid for us. You increase
your light which will draw others closer to the fold of our Savior.
People are watching you. I promise.
Do you love
your friends,family, co-workers, teachers, and peers? Then show it!
Draw closer to Christ. Missionary work is the work of love! Be a little
better every single day. Do what you know to be right and bring others
with you.
I know as I have striven to do this, my happiness and energy has increased. The work of Christ is energizing.
Saying you don't have time is not an excuse. You do have time. You have
24 hours every single day. What is your priority? A book, television, the
Internet, or the invaluable worth of the soul of the individual right
next to you? We need to prioritize what is really important. I have
learned that this is not the time to be timid. Be bold because you are
right. You have the gospel of Jesus Christ which is the greatest gift
you could give someone. Go and share it!
I
invite you all to bring up your beliefs with someone this week. Share a
simple testimony about the truthfulness of this gospel. Maybe even
invite them to come to your home. The Spirit that resides there will
stick out to them and they will desire to learn more about what is so
different about you and the Church or Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I would also invite you to read Doctrine and Covenants 4.
I love you all. I testify that you are a precious child of God and that He knows and loves you!
