Sis. Amy Lanham taught our Lesson today. And the topic couldn't have been more perfect! She shared several great thoughts.
God knows how to bless our lives.
Move on -- move up -- this is what going on a mission is for her.
Just through daily activities with those around us we can share the gospel.
Manual pg. 227 first two paragraphs…she highlighted the start of the second paragraph, "This, then, should be our aim and object: to learn to make ourselves useful; to be saviors to our fellow man;"
2 Nephi 2:13
The gospel is necessary for us to be happy.
Alma 28:12
Through temple work we can be families through the eternities.
The knowledge of eternal families helps root us in the gospel. There is happiness to be found in this life & after.
"A missionary leaves his family for two years so that the people he teaches can be with their family forever."
When we preach the gospel and help others be happy, we are fulfilled.
From Preach My Gospel - pg. 1 You are surrounded by people. You pass them on the street, visit them in their homes, and travel among them. All of them are children of God, your brothers and sisters. God loves them just as He loves you. Many of these people are searching for purpose in life. They are concerned for their families. They need the sense of belonging that comes from the knowledge that they are children of God, members of His eternal family. They want to feel secure in a world of changing values. They want "peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come"
(D&C 59:23), but they are "kept from the truth because they know not where to find it"
(D&C 123:12).
The gospel of Jesus Christ as restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith will bless their families, meet their spiritual needs, and help them fulfill their deepest desires. Although they may not know why, they need relief from feelings of guilt that come from mistakes and sins. They need to experience the joy of redemption by receiving forgiveness of their sins and enjoying the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Missionary work is for all people -- it is to bless the lives of all men.
Are your missionary efforts based on a foundation of love?
Remember our full-time missionaries in your prayers.
What greater gift can we give to others than the knowledge of Christ, of a better life, a better eternity?
We influence others just through our example.
She is excited about sharing this knowledge with others on her mission.
Thank you Sis Lanham!
