Lately
I feel that I am truly understanding what it means to help, to give of
myself for the benefit of others. This greater understanding is
something I am so grateful for, because as I learn how to have greater
charity I better understand the perfect love our Father in Heaven has
for each of us as His children. Charity is a divine quality and as we
strive to develop it we will inevitably become more like Jesus Christ
and our Heavenly Father. I have never been happier, and I know without a
doubt there is a direct correlation.
The
reason there has been such a growth spurt for me in the development of
this attribute is the insane number of people that the Lord has blessed
us with to teach! We have been meeting so many prepared people, so many
people who desire to make changes in their lives, who need what we have
and know it. And it has been my pleasure to help them! Everyday that I
have the chance to use capacity God has given me, and the greater
capacity that He allows me to access, to help brings me true joy.
The
highlight of my week was this Sunday, looking around me and seeing all
the people that I love so dearly that we were able to help come to
church. The purpose was not to have more numbers at church or any other trivial reason like that, but so they could come closer to their Savior
by worshiping in the way He has directed and most importantly by
partaking of the sacrament. I am so grateful to have such a singular and
important purpose.
I
know that as you go about your day with an attitude of "who needs me
today?" God will lead you exactly where you are meant to be, to exactly
the person who needs the help only you can give.
I love you all and hope you have a fantastic week! Just keep smiling!
