Sorry I didn't get to write you last week. It's not that it wasn't a good week or anything. I was just really busy that day. Just so everyone knows, I'm doing really good. I can't get over how much I love it out here. It is just a great place with a lot of different great people. Lately I've been hearing a lot about missionary work. Mostly because I'm on my mission, but the ward has been on it a lot this last week. So this last week I've been learning the importance of missionary work, but as a member not a full time missionary. We've been meeting with Brother Frazier. He's a really good guy. He's been a member for 5 years now. We've been working on getting him and his wife to the temple. As we were talking with him he said he wants to be out doing what we do, but he doesn't think he's ready because of work and everything. I could tell he was really bummed and he mentioned the things he was doing. He's always talking about the gospel. He goes to night clubs on open mic night and talks about Jesus. He's always inviting people to church. He's so set on helping people feel the way he did. I told Brother Frazier, "You don't have to wait for a call to be a missionary. You can always be a missionary. We just happen to be full time missionaries so we do it all the time." I told him to just continue what he was doing. To introduce people to the gospel and invite them to church, and the Lord would bless him for that. As we left, I just thought, if every member was so set on sharing the gospel as him we may just have that many more members. We give out a Book of Mormon every week to the ward during priesthood. An older gentleman took it. Then after church a young deacon asked me for one so I gave it to him. I actually had dinner with his family, the Hansens, later that week. He was excited and told me the story. The next day in church he was very excited when they asked the older gentleman to report, and he didn't have anything to report, but the deacon did. I just thought, if he can do it we all should be able to. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Book of Mormon. It could be a pass along card, introducing them to the church website, inviting them to church, or to a church activity, and probably the best way is to be an example. I just know that if we can all take the time and do these things the Lord will bless us. It is our job as members of the church. It may not be easy to do some of the things, but if we make it a habit then we will do it without even noticing. Just because a person turns you or your offer down doesn't mean anything. That one little thing will have a lasting effect on them and the members of the church. So I challenge everyone who reads this to try it. Pray about someone you think would benefit or that the Lord may be preparing, and if you don't know any one, pray for someone to come your way. As you pray, the Lord will answer and be aware. Be ready because most of the time it's not what we expected, but if you are prepared, by studying and loving the gospel you will be able to share it. I know there are many blessings that come with sharing the gospel. I have a true testimony on the happiness it brings to you. D&C 18:15
So let's not be shy or scared, but bold and confident in our beliefs of the true restored gospel of Jesus Christ and the plan that God has for us. Do this and you will be blessed! And your joy will be filled! I know these things to be true.
I hope everyone is doing well, and continues to do well. If your not doing well, I hope you start. I am so thankful for every ones love and support.
Love ya'll