The vineyard 2

So, among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it is quite well known that missionary work is difficult. You are in a new environment, the apron strings have been cut, and you are supposed to help real people with real problems come to know Christ. At first it seems a bit of a daunting task, but as experience is gained things seem to get easier. Why? I firmly believe that God is the reason. Jacob chapter 5:72 says "the servants did go and labor with their mights; and the Lord of the vineyard labored also with them;" Those who are serving the King of Heaven are not forsaken by Him.

I recently spoke with someone who's close friend has decided to leave the church. Is this friend lost? No. Just as Jesus Christ taught that He would leave the 99 to go after the 1, we should seek out those who are falling from the light, and if we look closely we may find that such things are occurring closer to ourselves than we would have thought. A friend, neighbor, roommate, hometeaching companion, etc is in need of our help every day! Truly, "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear" and he that has a heart to serve will serve. Such individuals will "not be content with blessing their own families only, they will range about the whole world," becoming a powerful influence for good, right, truth, and happiness.

If we are striving to be righteous that we may be the tool in the Lord's hand, and if we are waiting for the promptings that will come from the Spirit, we WILL be told when to act. For those who are struggling, continue to love them, and make sure they know it. When the time is right, they will come to you or you will be told to go to them.

Be a force for good in the world.