Discovering Your Role: A Tear Pad, Prophetic Invitations, and the Kingdom

We all wrestle with our roles. What are we *supposed* to be doing? How do we find our place, our purpose, within something larger than ourselves? That feeling of searching, of grappling with purpose, is a universal human experience, especially within a faith-forward community like ours—a community built on the bedrock of revealed truth and a desire to serve.

Recently, the This is Kingdom podcast crew—Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis—delved into this very question, sparked by a new project called the “Tear Pad.” It’s a deceptively simple tool: a 52-page resource filled with weekly reflections inspired by Doctrine and Covenants 6:36, encouraging a constant focus on Christ. But as they explored it, the conversation blossomed into something much deeper – a reflection on how we respond to prophetic invitations and the profound impact those responses can have.

The Tear Pad isn't just about looking at verses; it's about learning how to look, when to look, and who we are looking to. That journey of discovery, of actively seeking Christ and understanding His many names, is the foundation of a robust relationship – a truth that resonates deeply with the Rogue Writers ethos of intentional growth and purposeful creation.

What struck the hosts, particularly Grace, was President Emily Belle Freeman’s talk, “Live Up To Your Privileges.” She shared a powerful story about her own experience accepting an invitation—a seemingly minor detour to visit Joseph and Emma Smith's home—and how that act transformed her perspective. That simple act of obedience, of leaning into a nudge from the Spirit, unlocked a deeper understanding and a renewed sense of purpose.

It's a reminder that the invitations we receive, especially those from prophets, aren't just suggestions; they're opportunities. Opportunities to grow, to learn, to become. How often do we hear those invitations and let them pass by, tucked away in the mental clutter of our busy lives?

This kind of intentionality—this willingness to say “yes” to the unexpected, to embrace the challenges that lie just outside our comfort zones—is central to the Rogue Writers movement. It's about recognizing that growth rarely happens in the predictable, the easy. It requires a leap of faith, a willingness to be stretched, to be refined.

Consider the parallel with the Sovereign.ink ecosystem itself. From the incubation of ideas on ubater.ink to the sharpening of skills on greatminds.ink and the ownership of your voice on sovereign.ink, each step involves a deliberate choice to move beyond the familiar and embrace the unknown. The Plain & Precious Publishing endpoint represents the culmination of that journey—a place where those voices, honed and refined, can reach a wider audience.

It’s a call to action for all of us: to be more like President Freeman, to listen for those quiet nudges, to embrace the seemingly small invitations that can lead to profound change. To be, in essence, Wavemakers—individuals who intentionally create ripples of positive influence in the world.

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The Tear Pad serves as a potent reminder that our roles in the Kingdom aren't always clear, but they are always significant. And sometimes, all it takes is a willingness to look unto Him, to accept an invitation, and to discover the unique purpose that awaits us.