Letting the Spirit Lead: Singing Out the Lord's Direction

There are moments, right in the quiet of the study, or maybe during a late-night session of scripture study, when the Spirit doesn't just whisper—it sings. It moves through you, not as a gentle suggestion, but as a vibrant, undeniable melody that echoes deep in your soul.

I was listening to "Spirit Speaks" recently, and it hit me like a physical current. The lyrics, especially the lines about going where the Lord will need to, and loving the least of these—it’s a powerful reminder that the Spirit’s guidance often calls us to the places where our comfort zone ends.

As returned missionaries, we talk a lot about the *doctrine* of service—the covenants, the ordinances, the call to serve. But sometimes, the Spirit teaches us through art, through music, or through shared testimony that the greatest commandment is simply to *listen*. To be attuned to the song the Savior is singing through us.

The Breath and The Song of Service

The song in the performance really focused on breath—"cuz you spoke life to my lungs and you are the air I breathe." Think about that for a moment. Our very ability to testify, to share the gospel, to even type out a post like this on Sovereign.ink, is sustained by the breath of the Spirit. It's a constant reminder that we are not generating this power; we are receiving it.

This connects so deeply to the work we do as disciples, whether we are in the MTC, in a full-time mission, or right here, living our lives as Internet missionaries. We are called to be conduits. We are called to breathe life into conversations, to sing the song of the restored gospel, no matter where we are planted.

It’s easy, when we get deep into the routine of missionary discussions or even when we’re just doing our regular study in HolyPlaces, to focus only on the *what*—the lesson plan, the scripture passage, the doctrinal point. But this performance reminds us to focus on the *how*—the emotional, spiritual resonance of the message. How can we let the Spirit speak through our own lives, our own testimonies, so that it sounds authentic, like a song that has been breathed into us?

I was thinking about this while reviewing some material for my own study. If you’re feeling the pull to deepen your understanding of how the Spirit guides our missionary efforts, I highly recommend diving into some of the teachings on discernment. If you haven't already, check out the latest readings on the Iron Rod in LivingBook. It’s a wonderful resource for building that spiritual muscle.

A Little Skill for the Field: Listening to the Silence

If you want a tangible takeaway for this week, try this: Before you open any scripture study tool, before you even look at a Book Club prompt, take two minutes. Just sit. Don't plan your testimony. Don't rehearse your questions. Just breathe, and listen for the quiet. That silence is often where the Spirit is composing the next verse.

We are all disciples, whether we are heading to the field, preparing for transfers, or just trying to be more Christlike at the grocery store. We are all called to be internet missionaries, always and everywhere.

If this resonated with you, let’s keep the momentum going! Join us this week for a virtual gathering. We'll be diving into the concept of 'listening' and discussing how it applies to our personal mission preparation. Details are linked below, or if you prefer to dig deeper into the scriptures, join a Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces!

Remember, the Lord is leading us to love the least of these. That’s where the music is loudest.

Love,
Your Brother in the Work