I'll go where you want me to go

"There's surely somewhere a lowly place

in Earth's harvest fields so wide,

Where I may labor through life's short days

for Jesus the crucified."

We sang the song "I'll go where you want me to go" in District Meeting this week and the last verse really stuck with me. For the past few months I have had a front row seat to "Earths harvest fields so wide". I've seen the green waves of June turn into the gold of August, and the harvest of September. This verse really did a beautiful job of describing the place I have been blessed to labor. 

Montana really is unique. The people here have such a strong love of God. Each person I meet has a wonderful story full of blessings and experiences that they have had with the Spirit. The people are so kind and down to Earth. This really is God's country and I'm happy to labor here in my missionary work. But the point of the song is that it doesn't matter where you live, Gods work is everywhere.

General Conference was saturated with Member Missionary work, as well as the Oct. Ensign. I take most of my thoughts from these.

"Our task is not insurmountable. We are on the Lords errand; we are entitled to his help".   -Monson

There are two fundamental reasons people return to activity, change their attitudes, habits and actions.  First, someone has shown them their eternal possibilities and helped them decide to achieve them. Second, others return because loved ones follow the admonition of the Savior and "have loved their neighbor as themselves."

My work as a missionary would be nearly impossible without the amazing help I have received from the members of the church.  I have found a true testimony in the vital role members play. There truly is a difference when the members take an interest in the people in their area.

"Full time missionaries help the members with the members missionary work, not vice versa. Members and missionaries are thus partners in bringing the gospel into the lives of those the Lord has prepared."

So how do members fit into the picture of Hastening the Work of Salvation?

-Become true disciples of Jesus Christ 

-Pray for missionary experiences

-Immerse your life in loving and serving those around you

-Comfort a co-worker in need

-Invite a friend to a baptism or other church event

-Help an elderly neighbor with his yard work

-Invite a Less Active Member over for a meal

-Help a neighbor with family history

-Share your testimony with those you care about.

These are all natural, joyful ways to invite Less Active Members and those not of our faith into our lives and conseqently into the light of the gospel.  Success comes by following the inspiration that flows into our minds and hearts and simply inviting others into our gospel-centered lives. 

I am thankful to all the members who have given so much to help me fulfil my calling as a full time missionaries. I pray that each of us can gain a renewed excitement about our missionary work and reach out to our brothers and sisters.

"So trusting my all to thy tender care

and knowing thou lovest me,

I'll do thy will with a heart sincere

I'll be what you want me to be."