Slowing Down to See Who He Is: Remembering the Scope of the Savior

There are days when the calendar feels like it’s running at warp speed. You wake up, and suddenly you’re running through a checklist: work emails, family commitments, the laundry, the appointments, and somehow, you still have to find time to study your scriptures. It’s the beautiful, frantic pace of life, but sometimes, in the rush, we do something dangerous to our discipleship: we get distracted.

We get so busy doing the 'good' things—the church-approved, necessary, productive things—that we forget to simply *be* in the presence of the Master. We forget to slow down enough to whisper, 'Oh, yeah, that's who you are.' It’s the spiritual equivalent of running so fast you miss the sunrise.

The Danger of Spiritual Busyness

As returned missionaries, we learn the invaluable lesson of slowing down. We learn to sit with an investigator, not just to deliver information, but to sit in the Spirit and feel the weight of the Gospel. But that lesson extends far beyond the field.

Sometimes, we treat our spiritual life like another item on the checklist—something we *have* to do to stay good, rather than the absolute, sustaining source of our strength. We get caught up in the *how* of the work (the perfect lesson, the flawless testimony, the next assignment) that we forget the *Who* (the incomparable, eternal nature of the Father and the Son).

The video I found today, "To Not Worship You," speaks directly to this challenge. It’s a powerful reminder that even when we are discussing the greatest truths—the God who tells the stars when to shine—it’s easy to get lost in the details and forget the sheer, overwhelming scope of His power. It’s a call to pause.

Being a Disciple Anywhere, All the Time

This principle—remembering the scope of the Savior—is the core of being an effective Internet missionary. When we are helping a friend or neighbor who is skeptical, the greatest tool we have isn't a perfect talking point; it's the testimony that we are utterly dependent on Him. It’s the testimony that He is so big, so huge, that our problems, while real, are nothing compared to His Atonement.

When we feel ourselves getting distracted by the noise of the world, or by our own fears and anxieties, I encourage you to pause and ask yourself: 'Who is the one I cannot do without?' The answer, always, must be Him.

A Quick Prep Skill: The Pause

This week, try a practical skill I call "The Pause." Whether you are studying for a missionary discussion, or simply sitting with your family, stop for sixty seconds. Close your eyes (if appropriate), and simply think of the Savior’s immensity. Think of Him in the celestial realm, think of Him in the temple, think of Him in the simplest act of kindness. Let the feeling of His sheer size wash over you. That feeling is the Gospel, and it is the most powerful tool in the missionary kit.

If you want to deepen this feeling and learn how to navigate the tough questions that come up with investigators, I highly recommend a session with Davee. He’s trained in the AI Investigator role and can walk you through those hard questions, helping you frame your answers using the Spirit. It's a perfect way to prepare for your next transfer or simply deepen your personal understanding.

For continued study, I suggest diving into the Book of Abraham, specifically the sections discussing the nature of God. It’s a rich text perfect for a Book Club or a focused Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces. Let's not just read the words; let's feel the scope of the words.

Keep sharing the Gospel, little by little, everywhere you go. You are an Internet missionary, and your greatest tool is remembering how big He is.

—The Rogue Disciples Community