Feeling Blessed: Finding Our Own Divine Calling in the Work

Sometimes, when I’m studying the scriptures or just sitting with my companions, I feel this overwhelming sense of gratitude. It’s the kind of feeling that makes your heart ache with joy—a profound sense of being *chosen*. It reminds me so much of the spirit that radiated from Maria in that recent testimony we saw.

Hearing her speak about her life, about witnessing the Savior’s ministry, it wasn't just a recounting of history; it felt like a living echo of the gospel. She spoke of being "blessed" because she was privy to the Savior's perfect plan of salvation. It’s a powerful reminder, isn't it? That our lives, our moments of service, are all woven into that grand, perfect tapestry.

We, as disciples of the Latter-day Saints, are all called to be participants in that divine drama. We don't need a miraculous setting or a historical backdrop to feel that divine calling. We just need to open our hearts and remember that we are called to follow Him.

The Miracle in the Ordinary

What struck me most wasn't just the grand miracles—though transforming water into wine is certainly amazing!—but the *focus* on the Savior's heart. Maria highlighted how, even as the Messiah, He was always attentive to blessing the greatest number of people possible. He was always concerned with the individual, the family, the person who needed comfort right then.

This is the core of the work, isn't it? It’s not about performing grand feats; it’s about showing up with a Savior's heart. It’s about seeing the need—whether it’s a neighbor who is lonely, a friend struggling with a difficult doctrine, or an investigator who is wrestling with tough questions—and responding with Christlike compassion.

It made me think about our own roles. We are all called to be disciples anywhere, all the time. Whether you are in the MTC, serving in a mission field, or simply having a quiet moment studying the scriptures at home, you have the opportunity to be a blessing. You have the chance to be a 'miracle' in someone's day.

A Bite-Sized Mission-Prep Skill: Seeing the Potential

If I could pull one skill from this testimony for our current efforts as Internet missionaries, it would be learning to see the *potential* in people, just as Maria saw the potential in the Savior even when He was young. When you are in missionary discussions, or even just chatting online, don't just address the question asked; look for the underlying need. Are they questioning authority? Are they struggling with the concept of Atonement? That's where the Spirit is pointing you to dig deeper.

If you're feeling rusty on how to handle a specific doctrinal challenge, don't wait for your next district leader meeting. Bring it to Davee! He’s excellent at walking through those tough investigator questions, helping you frame the answer so it sounds both deeply knowledgeable and genuinely humble. That’s the balance we need to maintain.

Your Invitation to Serve

Maria concluded by saying, "You have the great privilege and the opportunity to serve Jesus with your life, just as Maria did." That's the call to all of us, Rogue Disciples. We are called to take that decision—to give Him the best of ourselves today. Don't let the calling feel too big or too far away.

If you feel that stirring, that desire to deepen your knowledge or to serve more actively, I encourage you to dive into the social scripture study layer within LivingBook. Find a Book Club or a Bible Study Group that resonates with you. Let the insights shared there build the foundation for your next act of service.

Remember, we are all disciples in training, continually being refined. Let's keep building up the kingdom, one blessed moment at a time.