So I went home teaching with my dad earlier today and sometimes it feels like it's kind of a drag because I never really appreciated what I am really doing. Home teaching is missionary work for when the missionaries leave. Missionaries are never in a ward for more than a few months so it is up to the ward to look after each other!
We were able to go to one of our families today and I love going there because there is a lot of laughs but also a lot of spiritual discussion that strengthens my testimony. I actually shared with them a recent blog post from earlier this year and I could feel the spirit so strongly! I loved it!
Ezra Taft Benson once counseled, “Brethren, home teaching is not just another program. It is the priesthood way of watching over the Saints and accomplishing the mission of the Church. Home teaching is not just an assignment. It is a sacred calling. The Savior Himself was a teacher. The only perfect man to walk the face of the earth was a humble, dedicated, inspired teacher who brought to His followers salvation and exaltation."
I know that this Church us true and if we set home teaching and visiting teaching as a high priority in our lives that we will bless those we are assigned to. The assignments made are inspired and those people need you. I know this is short but in reality when you think about the blessings you can receive from serving your fellow brothers and sisters, it is worth taking time out of your day. I know that Thomas S Monson is our prophet on the Earth today. God has a plan for all of us. He knows us. He blesses us, even when we think he isn't. I love being a part of this Church it brings so much peace and comfort. If I did not have it, I would have no purpose. No goal. This Church is so great. Christ leads and guides it. I know that He died for us and took upon our sins. Turn to him in any trials you have, because He has gone through them! I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Thomas Monson Home Teaching Story - http://tinyurl.com/p9vy8vy
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