Missionary Preparation

So, I've been attending this missionary preparation class which happens once every month. We go and learn lessons about conversion, teaching the lessons, how we can prepare personally, etc. So two classes ago we were given the assignment to prayerfully think about someone to invite to one of the classes and teach a lesson along with giving them a tour of the stake center. So, I invited some people who I thought would appreciate the opportunity, but sadly the two who were originally able to come bailed last minute, so I wasn't able to bring anyone. When I heard this news, I was upset, but by the end of the night, I was very comforted. Despite the fact that I didn't bring a non-member with me, I was able to participate in the teaching of a lesson to a non-member who seemed to be very engaged in the lesson.

Upon arriving to the stake center, we were asked who would be willing to join Bo (the director of the program) and his grandma in teaching Bo's friend. Chad and I ended up teaching with him, and I did not expect it to be such an uplifting and wonderful experience. I was actually extremely nervous and expected myself to mess up. During the discussion, we talked about God, prophets, Christ, the Restoration, The Book of Mormon, Moroni's Promise, and prayer. We were also able to share about other principles of the gospel as Christina (Bo's friend) asked questions throughout the lesson (and also during the tour). At the end of the lesson we closed with a prayer, and after the prayer Bo turned to Chad and me and said, "You guys! You need to go on missions tomorrow, I gotta tell ya!" and when he said that as well as when I was chatting with Chad afterwards, I truly gained a testimony of the Spirit speaking through us. I looked back at the lesson and realized that the words might have been coming from my mouth, but it was the Spirit that manifested the truth of the things I was saying.

I am so grateful to have had this opportunity. I went out of that building with a smile that has not yet been wiped off my face. Sharing the gospel makes me so happy. Not only does it strengthen my testimony but I am made even more grateful for the blessing that Heavenly Father has given me. I thank Him for giving me the ability to share His gospel with clarity, as well as my desire to do so! My abilities are gifts from God and will surely help me as I serve a full-time mission as well as sharing His gospel daily. I am so grateful for His gospel, but even greater is my gratitude for the many opportunities that I have to share it! His gospel makes me happier than anything else, and I cannot help but be excited to bring this truth to those around me.

Thanks for reading!

~Caitlyn =)

"Lord, I Believe"

 Elder Holland gets me every time, but this talk in particular is extremely relevant in my life right now, and always will be. I absolutely adore him. Give it a listen =)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nPY22FoDpY



Thanks for reading!

~Caitlyn =)