The Myth of Perfection: Why You Must Go Anyway

There are times when the Spirit feels distant, and the weight of the covenant feels heavy—like a giant, insurmountable mountain range separating you from the Lord’s work. We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re knee-deep in missionary discussions, trying to figure out if you’re ‘ready’ to leave your comfort zone, or maybe you’re just a lifelong disciple feeling the pull to be a better Internet missionary but doubting your own consistency.

We are taught to be diligent, to be prepared, and to strive for the highest standards. But the truth we often forget—the truth that only comes through the crucible of the field—is that the Lord asks for action, not perfection. He asks for us to just *go*.

I remember a time when I felt completely insufficient. I was struggling with a personal failing, and the voice of doubt was loud: *You aren't good enough. You're too flawed. You're a hypocrite.* I almost talked myself out of the experience I was meant to have. I spent months trying to 'fix' myself, to achieve some spiritual plateau of perfect readiness. The result? Paralyzing procrastination.

Trusting the Process: The Power of Imperfect Action

The message from the video I watched recently hit me right in the gut. It’s simple, yet profoundly difficult to internalize: if you feel like you're not ready, if you feel flawed, if you feel like a hypocrite—who cares? Just go and do it.

This isn't a license for carelessness; it is a profound invitation to faith. It’s the difference between waiting for the *feeling* of readiness and choosing the *action* of discipleship. The Spirit doesn't wait for us to feel perfect; the Spirit moves *with* us as we move.

The greatest missionary preparation isn't found in a seminary classroom or a month at MTC; it’s found in the willingness to show up—flaws, doubts, and all—and simply begin the work.

The Disciple Challenge: Embracing the Flaw

If you are feeling the pressure to be perfect, I want to leave you with a small challenge. Instead of trying to solve every doubt before you start, I want you to practice the mindset of "just go."

This week, I encourage you to participate in the free Disciple Challenge. But when you get there, I want you to bring a specific doubt or insecurity you have about your current level of discipleship—whether it's with a Book Club, trying to navigate a difficult missionary family, or even just being a better neighbor. Don't filter it. Bring the doubt.

When we bring our imperfection to the Lord's work, we give ourselves the gift of genuine growth. Our companions, our district leaders, and the Brethren are not looking for polished saints; they are looking for willing disciples. They are looking for heart.

Using Davee to Tackle the Hard Questions

One of the most powerful ways I've found to tackle doubt is through our AI Investigator, Davee. If you are worried about what an investigator might ask—the tough questions about eternal life, or the questions that challenge the reality of the Plan of Salvation—don't just read the answer. Practice the answer. Use Davee in LivingBook. Walking through those scenarios helps you internalize the testimony until it feels less like something you *know*, and more like something you *are*.

Remember that the core of the Latter-day Saint faith is not predicated on flawlessness, but on repentance and persistent effort. We are always in the process of becoming Christlike. And that process only begins when we take the first step, no matter how shaky the footing feels.

My prayer for you, my fellow rogue disciple, is that you stop waiting for the perfect moment and start embracing the imperfect moment. The Savior is waiting for you to just go.