Missionary Work

Missionary work is something I am catching the fire of more and more.  As my testimony deepens and I see the strength and happiness the gospel brings to my life I desire more and more to share it with others.  I strongly believe that there is so much confusion around the world these days that we must find clarity by seeking the Lord.  I do not know everything but I know that through the Holy Ghost we can find answers to any questioin we have.  I know that through the Lord Jesus Christ we can find strength, peace, assurance, and comfort.  I know that as we understand our divine nature we will find the confidence needed to navigate through this life successfully.  

Supporting Quotes:

1.      Elder Oaks – October 2014 General Conference, “Loving Others and Living with Differences” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/loving-others-and-living-with-differences?lang=eng “His kingdom is “like leaven,” whose function is to raise the whole mass by its influence (see Luke 13:21; Matthew 13:33; see also 1 Corinthians 5:6–8). His followers cannot do that if they associate only with those who share their beliefs and practices.”

2.      Elder L. Tom Perry – April 2015 General Conference “Why Marriage and Family Matter – Everywhere in the World” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/04/why-marriage-and-family-matter-everywhere-in-the-world?lang=eng “We want our voices to be heard against all the counterfeit and alternative lifestyles that try to replace the family organization that God Himself established. We also want our voices to be heard sustaining the joy and fulfilment that traditional families bring. We must continue to project that voice throughout the world in declaring why marriage and family are so important, why marriage and family really do matter, and why they always will.” 

3.      Elder Robert D. Hales – April 2015 General Conference “Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/04/preserving-agency-protecting-religious-freedom?lang=eng “Brothers and sisters, we are responsible to safeguard these sacred freedoms and rights for ourselves and our posterity.”  He gave us three ways to do this: “First, we can become informed. Be aware of issues in your community that could have an impact on religious liberty. Second, in your individual capacity, join with others who share our commitment to religious freedom. Work side by side to protect religious freedom. Third, live your life to be a good example of what you believe—in word and deed. How we live our religion is far more important than what we may say about our religion.”

4.      Elder Neil L. Andersen- October 2014 General Conference “Joseph Smith” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/joseph-smith?lang=eng “Each believer needs a spiritual confirmation of the divine mission and character of the Prophet Joseph Smith. This is true for every generation. Spiritual questions deserve spiritual answers from God.”