Feeling the Spirit in Sacred Places: A Reminder for Our Internet Missionaries

Sometimes, you just walk into a place—a temple, a beautiful gathering, or even just a quiet corner in your own living room—and the Spirit just settles over you. It’s palpable. It’s that feeling of profound peace mixed with an exhilarating sense of sacred purpose.

I was watching some footage recently from an eclipse gathering at the Kirtland Temple, and it really resonated with me. There were people—so many people—gathered, talking about the history, the sacredness of the place, and the feeling of being connected to something far beyond the everyday. It was a beautiful reminder that the gathering of Israel isn't just a historical event; it's a continuous, living reality that touches our hearts right now.

What struck me most wasn't just the spectacle of the eclipse, but the *vibe*—the palpable sense of revival and sacred history. One speaker compared the feeling to seeing a free country reborn after conflict. It made me think about what we, as Latter-day Saints, are doing today. We are the inheritors of this sacred narrative, and our mission field is literally everywhere.

The Work Doesn't Wait for the Temple Doors to Open

It’s easy, when we see these grand, historical moments—like the one at Kirtland—to feel like the "big work" only happens in those monumental settings. But that’s a trap, my friends. That’s the trap of thinking the Spirit is geographically limited.

The reality, the truth we must carry in our hearts as disciples, is that every member can be an Internet missionary, every member can be a disciple anywhere, all the time. Whether you are in a busy city square, a quiet living room, or deep in your own study, you are in the field. You are standing in a sacred place.

When we talk about missionary preparation, we often focus on the skills: the talk tracks, the answers to tough questions, the organization of our efforts. Those are vital, and we need to keep honing them. But I want to bring our focus back to the *feeling*—the deep, quiet conviction that permeates those moments of sacred gathering. That conviction is what we need to cultivate daily.

Mission Prep Skill: Cultivating Sacred Observation

Here’s a small skill I want us to practice this week, something that helps us tune into that divine feeling:

1. The 'Pause' Practice: The next time you are talking with someone—whether it’s a friend, a neighbor, or someone you are trying to teach—don't rush to fill the silence. When you ask a question, and they pause to think, resist the urge to jump in. Just sit in the quiet. Let the Spirit work in the space. That pause is often where the deepest understanding or the greatest revelation is waiting to surface.
2. The 'Witness' Anchor: Before you leave your home for the day, take 60 seconds. Close your eyes and actively recall one scripture passage or one principle you feel the Spirit has confirmed to you recently. Anchor yourself in that feeling of divine confirmation. Carry that feeling with you like a spiritual compass.

This is how we become better at being disciples *and* better at being internet missionaries. We learn to see the sacred in the mundane.

I know some of you are deep in study, maybe tackling the challenging questions with Davee in an AI Investigator session. Others are gearing up for a return to full-time service. Regardless of where you are on the journey—whether you're in MTC, preparing for transfers, or just studying with your Book Club—remember the feeling of belonging to something eternal.

If you want to deepen your study and feel that connection to the scriptures, I highly recommend checking out the Isaiah Studies in LivingBook. It’s been a real blessing for my own understanding of the covenant path.

Let’s keep building this community. If you’re feeling the call to gather, let's connect! Join us this week for a virtual fellowship where we can share our insights and keep the momentum going. Check the link in the comments for details on our next gathering!