One last Mormon time!

     One of the missionaries who was in this area a few months back was visiting with another missionary for a meeting just the other night (the 16th). They had recruited me to go out teaching with them, and I gladly accepted. It was good to see this Elder again and the joy that it brought for him to see some of the people he had taught. After visiting the last Sister, we were on our way out back to the car.
     Upon exiting, however, I had heard someone coming down the stairs. A college student who had recently graduated came down, and I simply felt inspired to say hello. I asked him if he had internet, to which he replied no, but he could look up a website later on, at which point we gave him a Mormon.org card. We then went on to talking to him a little bit about the church, and telling him what we believe, why we serve the Lord for two years, and how he can attain a greater knowledge of Christ.
     He ended up being a really great guy. He was in a band, Lutheran, and just graduated from UNF. He was heading down to Orlando, so we didn't have much time to talk to him, but like I said, gave him a great place to go.
     This simple experience taught me several things that night. For one, it taught me that this church adds onto the knowledge of Christ. As missionaries, we offer people the chance to learn more of Christ (and who wouldn't want that?). Through learning more of Christ, and coming closer to Him, we can feel of the peace and love that He has for us.
     Another thing this experience taught me was the importance of opening our mouths and obeying the promptings of the spirit. Had I simply said "hey man," and let him go, we wouldn't have had an opportunity to impart our message on this young sir. Had I chosen not to say anything at all, not even a positive image would have taken place. The fact that I felt the need to ask this gentleman if he had the internet ended up planting a seed of faith. As we were talking, he wanted to hear our message, and if I would've ignored that feeling I had, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to hear our words.
     Lastly, the importance of being an example. Seeing these two missionaries had an impact on this young man. He had great respect for us that we would put off two years of our life to serve the Lord. By being an example, missionary or not, others can see the effects the gospel brings. This will in turn give us missionary opportunities, and chances to explain why we live the way we do.

    As we go about our daily lives, may we live in remembrance of who we are. Let us be more friendly, and look for ways to serve others. As we strive to live by Gods commandments I know that he will direct us to opportunities to help others find the peace and knowledge this gospel brings. Always remember the scripture in Doctrine and Covenants 18:15-16:
     "And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!
      And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!"
     I promise that as we do this, great shall be our joy. I have a testimony of this because I have applied it to my life, and my joy overflows every time I help out the missionaries. As we serve Him we will receive the blessings found within this scripture. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

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