October 29, 2010
What a blessing it is to know that my Heavenly Father has give me the opportunity to serve Him in the name of Jesus Christ. Every day I strive to do the very work the Lord wants me to do. While it is very important to pray to know the will of the Lord, sometimes the Lord just wants you to throw yourself out there start working. I would like to demonstrate the many ways the Spirit has been helping me carry out the works of the Lord.
Sometimes we desire to be left alone and not have to do anything with anyone. I found as I have practiced that in the past, it closed doors for opportunity to bless others in their lives. Sometimes people need that person to talk to, to listen to, and to share information. Because I have allowed myself to be open and talk with people, I have created a warm, safe, and friendly environment with those people so that they can know that someone actually cares for them; someone who cares about their well being or about life. Once the connection is established, it will allow person to feel comfortable and want to make them talk more.
At that point, I share that information about myself and tell them that I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and share my testimony as I have already done plenty of times thanks to the works of the Spirit. Since my testimonies are the absolute foundation of my faith, I always make an effort to make sure that my testimonies are shared. People seem to be very drawn when testimonies are shared in the proper way. The person can have one of many reactions but thanks be to God, that through the Spirit, as my constant companion, I have been able to bear my testimony and have it received by other in the most positive way. There have been times where people have totally rejected it even as I attempt to fight back and defend them [the testimonies].
I have had the privilege and honor of assisting Elder John D. Wilson and Elder Ashton Cook in assisting them with their missionary work. I have been joining them here and there in helping teach an investigator. The Spirit dwells in me so much while on being with the investigator that I come out a different person after the lesson. It brings to me much joy and peace knowing how far I’ve come along when I have the opportunity to help another person along their journey of sharing the Gospel. It has been quite a difficult journey working with those who have completely rejected this Gospel, have been striving to disprove me, and think that I am brainwashed. I know that as I receive strong persecution and denial, I know it is the work of the Devil trying to tumble me down because he envies this love and passion I have to serve the LORD and he wants me to draw further away from the LORD.
As I conclude, I wanted to finish off by saying that I know that this Church is true. Through all that I’ve endured, I know that God, the Father has been with me since the day I acknowledged Jesus Christ as my Savior and desired to follow Him. I know that through the work of the Spirit, I was brought to where I am now. Look at how much stronger my faith has become. The Lord has blessed me with this faith because I have been obedient to His commandments. The Lord loves me no matter what happens. His love will always draw me back to His presence. God, the Father is a God of peace, love, and mercy. Some people think I’m absolutely out of it because I’m busting myself trying to follow all of the LORD’s commandments to receive Eternal Life. The truth of the matter is, it is the Spirit that enables me to follow His commandments. It is the Spirit that gives me faith and hope. It is the Spirit that brings me comfort when I am down. I am serving the LORD with a happy smile on my face. I am not busting myself. I still live life and continue on as a regular human being. Human beings in their natural fallen state mess up and that is why we are called to repent. We are unworthy to receive any of God’s gifts but it is through His grace that we can receive Eternal Life, but that gift cannot be received unless our lives are reflected upon living out the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I want to live my life for Jesus Christ because I'm forced to by the laws of the Gospel, I want to live my life for Jesus Christ because I sincerely want to and want to shine His light upon others. In the name of Jesus Christ do I claim that these things are true, Amen!
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