Finding Your Worth in the Work: More Than Just the Big Moments

Brothers and sisters, as we continue our journey as rogue disciples—whether we’re studying scriptures in a quiet corner of our homes, serving in a stake center, or preparing for the day we stand in the field—it’s easy to get caught up in the *big* moments. We focus on the breakthrough, the powerful testimony, the moment when the Spirit feels like a physical presence. We tend to measure our worth by the magnitude of our service or the depth of our revelation.

But what if the Lord’s pattern for us is often found in the mundane? In the breakfast table, in the daily routine, in the quiet acts of faithfulness that no one is watching?

I was reflecting recently on how we build our self-image. We are taught that our value comes from our covenants, from Christ, and from the Atonement. But sometimes, the world—and even our own internal critic—tells us that our value is tied to performance. We feel we must be the amazing speaker, the perfect student, the one who always has the profound answer.

The message I’ve been pondering, inspired by some recent insights, is that our self-worth isn't built on what we *do* for the Lord, but on *who* we are in Him, regardless of the audience. Think about the Savior. He didn't wait for a grand revival meeting to minister; He made breakfast for the disciples after the miraculous catch of fish. It was normal. It was ordinary. And in that ordinariness, He taught them everything they needed to know about discipleship.

This reminds me so much of the power of consistency. Think of the woman who went to the tomb early in the morning. She wasn't waiting for a grand announcement; she was simply seeking the Lord when everyone else was asleep. And because she was faithful in that quiet, personal search, she was the first to bear witness. It wasn't the most dramatic moment, but it was the pivotal one.

Finding Your Calling in the Small Things

This is the principle I want us to carry with us as we continue our work as internet missionaries and disciples everywhere. We don't need to wait for a massive conference or a perfect study group to feel valuable. We can be disciples right where we are. We can be disciples while doing the dishes, while waiting for the bus, or while helping a neighbor with their yard work.

If you feel yourself trying to be something you’re not—always needing to be the preacher, the expert, or the most visible member—I encourage you to pause. What are you good at? What do you genuinely enjoy doing that helps someone else? That’s where the Spirit often whispers the next step. Don't try to be a pulpit orator if your strength is quiet, consistent service. Find the niche where you feel most naturally equipped, and start there.

Remember, the gospel isn't about being perfect; it’s about showing up. It’s about showing up for the small acts of kindness, the small moments of scripture study, and the small willingness to ask the hard questions. That’s where the Spirit builds character.

“We must learn to see the divine in the everyday.”

If you’re feeling that weight of comparison—comparing your quiet efforts to someone else’s visible success—I invite you to lean into the power of the Social Scripture Study layer in LivingBook. Seeing how others are applying scriptures in their daily lives can be a powerful reminder that the Lord blesses diverse forms of discipleship. And if you want to dig deeper into the mechanics of *how* to answer those tough questions, don't forget to utilize Davee. He’s always ready to walk you through the investigator mindset.

A Little Challenge for This Week

For our weekly Disciple Challenge, I suggest this: Identify one area of your life this week—a chore, a routine task, or a conversation you usually rush through—and commit to doing it with the specific intention of serving the Savior. Don't just *do* it; *dedicate* it. See what shifts when you change the focus from the task to the covenant.

Let’s keep building on the foundation of Christ, brick by ordinary, faithful brick. We are all disciples, all the time.