Running Through the Gates: What it Means to Carry Our Souls

There are moments in the journey—moments in the MTC, moments in the field, moments even just sitting in a quiet study session with the scriptures—when the feeling washes over you. It’s a deep, visceral yearning. It sounds like music, like a trumpet blast, like the overwhelming assurance that the covenant path is leading us somewhere magnificent.

Recently, I was listening to Phil Wickham’s rendition of “Carry My Soul,” and it struck me with a force that felt almost like a personal revelation. The lyrics, “I want to hear you call my name,” and “I will come running through the gates looking to your face,” aren't just beautiful words; they are a profound articulation of what it means to be a disciple who knows the destination.

If you’ve ever felt that ache—that powerful, almost restless energy that compels you to *do* something, to *run* toward something greater—you know this feeling. It’s the Spirit whispering, “Keep going. Don’t quit.”

The Spirit's Call to Action

For us Rogue Disciples, our entire existence is built around this running. We are taught that we cannot wait passively. We must be ready to run. Whether you are in a mission preparation setting, serving as a returned missionary, or simply navigating a challenging week in your own home, the call is the same: Keep your lamp burning.

The song speaks of waiting—of keeping the lamp burning in the night, watching for the signs. That’s the quiet work, isn't it? It’s the daily commitment to discipleship that doesn't always get fanfare. It’s showing up for the Book Club, it’s preparing for those crucial missionary discussions, it’s even being willing to sit with Davee when he helps you unpack a difficult question from an investigator.

It reminds me that our service isn't just about grand gestures. It’s about the consistent, joyful anticipation of the Savior’s return, which fuels our efforts *now*. We are running toward Him, and in doing so, we are helping others run toward Him too.

What Does It Mean to Let Him Carry Our Soul?

The line, “I cannot wait until you carry my soul,” is so powerful because it acknowledges our limitations. We are disciples, yes, but we are still learning. We stumble. We get discouraged. We get tired. We need the strength that comes from Him. To let Him "carry our soul" means accepting that we are not perfect, but that He is infinitely sufficient. It means trusting the process, even when the path feels unclear.

This week, as you are studying, I want to challenge you to identify one area where you feel you are trying to carry too much weight—a personal struggle, a difficult relationship, or perhaps the weight of feeling like you aren't doing enough work. Then, intentionally, practice releasing it. Ask the Spirit to carry it for you.

This is the essence of the work, isn't it? It’s not about our effort; it’s about our reliance. It’s about knowing that when everything is said and done, we will hear Him call us His own.

As you process this, I encourage you to dive into the scriptures. If you’ve been wanting to deepen your study, check out the Book Club options in HolyPlaces, or perhaps spend some time with the Social Scripture Study layer in LivingBook. If you’re feeling stuck on a doctrine or a difficult question, don't hesitate to bring it to Davee. He’s ready to walk through those tough investigator questions with you.

Remember, every member can be an Internet missionary, every member can be a disciple anywhere, all the time. Let’s keep running, together, toward the light!