Finding the Fountainhead: Where Does the Power to Keep Going Come From?

My brothers and sisters, sometimes the weight of the covenant—the weight of knowing that we are called to be disciples, to bear testimony, and to help others find the light—can feel immense. We talk so much about 'the work,' about the calls to share the gospel, and sometimes the sheer scale of it can make us feel small. We look at the vastness of the field, or even the endless possibilities of being an internet missionary, and we can get discouraged.

But if you’ve been in the field, or if you’ve been through the MTC, you know that the power doesn't come from our own reservoirs. It comes from something higher. It comes from the Savior. It comes from the Spirit.

I was thinking a lot this week about a recent gathering—a beautiful, heartfelt gathering where the focus was entirely on gratitude and the unending nature of divine love. The message echoed something deep in my own heart: that the source of our strength isn't something we *achieve*; it's something we *receive*.

It reminded me of a core principle we constantly need to revisit, especially when we are deep in missionary preparation or when we are just trying to keep up with the daily discipleship. We are taught to be active—to study, to share, to serve—but we must also remember to pause and simply *receive* the grace that makes it all possible. The Savior’s love, as the music in the background suggested, is not something we can earn or buy back; it’s simply infinite.

Rejoicing in the Infinite Love

This concept of infinite love is what fuels the rogue disciples movement. It’s the understanding that no matter how many times we stumble, no matter how many times we feel like we’ve failed to live up to the standards we set for ourselves, the Atonement covers it all. It allows us to keep showing up. It allows us to keep sharing our testimonies, even when our voice shakes a little.

If you are feeling the pressure to be perfect—to have the perfect answer for every investigator question, or to have the perfect testimony ready for every missionary discussion—I want you to pause. Take a deep breath. Remember that the Spirit is our guide, and the covenants we have made are our anchors.

This feeling of profound, unmerited grace is what we need to cultivate in our daily lives. It’s the same feeling that allows us to keep showing up for our Bible Study Groups in HolyPlaces, even when life gets loud.

If you’re feeling the need to hear this message, or if you want to share your own testimony of how the Savior has been good to you this week, I highly encourage you to join the conversation where the community is gathering. It’s a wonderful place to feel that spiritual recharge.

A Little Skill for the Week: The Art of Gratitude

As a small piece of missionary preparation, I want to challenge you this week to practice radical gratitude. When you feel the urge to share a testimony, don't just recount a big event. Instead, pinpoint three small, seemingly insignificant moments of grace—the perfect cup of coffee, a kind word from a friend, the clarity of a scripture verse—and focus on those. Articulating the small miracles helps us anchor ourselves to the constant, quiet power of the Spirit.

For those who are looking for deeper study, I recommend revisiting the teachings on divine love. If you have access to Iron Rod, look for material related to Christ's Atonement. It’s a constant source of refreshment.

If you are ready to dig deeper into the doctrinal questions that come up in the field, don't forget about Davee. He’s ready to walk you through those tough investigator questions with the care of an AI Investigator. It’s a fantastic resource for anytime study!

Let’s keep lifting each other up. Remember, every member can be an internet missionary, every member can be a disciple anywhere, all the time. Share your light!