I love them. There is no doubt about that. I have not always used them in my life, but since I joined the LDS church I have come to love the scriptures and to truly delve into them. Lately, I have been struggling, and even last night I had the chance to talk to a RM from the MIM and she and I challenged each other to get blessings on Sunday for comfort and maybe for some direction in our respected decisions we both are facing. So I poured my heart and soul out to Heavenly Father last night in prayer and then again this morning while sitting in my car before work right before I would read my morning scriptures. It was after my prayer was over that I opened my Book of Mormon/ D & C and just let it fall open, and low and behold it fell to D & C 75. Some of you may know it and others may not, so I will post the introduction to the section and then I will tell you why I loved it so much.
1–5, Faithful elders who preach the gospel will gain eternal life; 6–12, Pray to receive the Comforter, which teaches all things; 13–22, Elders shall sit in judgment on those who reject their message; 23–36, Families of missionaries are to receive help from the Church.
Now I know it says faithful "Elders" but this is my thought process. I have been struggling on wether a mission is truly what Heavenly Father wants of me or if he wants me to focus on a guy I like and follow that. After I said my prayer last night/this morning and randomly opened up to this scripture I KNEW with all my HEART that my time is now to serve! I can't wait to get my papers started and to get out there and faithfully serve for 18 months. Now all I have to do is get the money to pay all my bills but faith preceeds all miracles right?
2 comments:
You don't know me (I saw your blog link on Modern Molly Mormons), but wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!! on your decision. It is a big one. Missionaries are my heroes!
Jess, You are an inspiration to me. I know you'll be able to do it with that kind of attitude.
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