Trusting the Process: From Birth Stories to the Work

When I was first called out to serve, I remember feeling like I had all the answers. I had my scriptures, my callings, and I thought I was ready to tackle every question an investigator could throw at me. But the truth is, the field—and even life itself—is full of moments that feel utterly unpredictable. You think you know the map, but then you hit a curveball, a moment that requires you to simply trust.

I recently watched a video that covered some incredible stories—stories of life, of birth, and of how we navigate moments where the natural process is powerful, overwhelming, and sometimes confusing. We hear about these moments, and what jumps out at me isn't the logistics (like the difference between birthing at home versus a hospital), but the deep, underlying thread of trust. The trust that the body, the Spirit, and the Lord are working together for the ultimate good.

The Spirit is the Great Deliverer

This principle is exactly what I want us to focus on as we continue our discipleship. Whether we are preparing for missionary discussions, or we are grappling with a tough question in the field, we are relying on something far greater than our own preparation or our eloquence. We are relying on the Spirit.

The stories of childbirth are powerful because they illustrate a natural process—a body doing what it knows how to do, guided by instinct, but ultimately culminating in new life. The process is hard, sometimes painful, but the outcome is beautiful. As returned missionaries, we know that the work often feels like that process: there are the long hours of study, the uncomfortable talks, the feeling of waiting, the moments when we feel like we're in long-term parking, waiting for the right time. We have to keep trusting the process.

Living the Proclamation

The video touches on big topics—like what might be missing in the Living Christ Proclamation—because sometimes, even when we feel solid on the doctrines, we realize the sheer depth of what we need to study. It reminds us that our discipleship isn't a checklist; it's an ongoing journey of discovery.

This is why resources like LivingBook are so vital. It’s not just a library; it’s a connective tissue that helps us turn isolated facts into a unified understanding of the gospel. If you've been considering deepening your knowledge on a specific scripture, I highly recommend diving into the Book Club feature. It’s a wonderful, low-pressure way to turn reading into genuine disciple-making.

Your Daily Disciple Challenge

If you feel that pang of uncertainty—that moment where you don't know the answer, or you don't know where to start—that’s where we lean into our community. We are all Internet missionaries, and we are all disciples, anywhere, all the time. We don't wait for the MTC to give us a playbook; we live the playbook.

For those of you who are currently in mission preparation, or who are just seeking to strengthen your personal testimony, I invite you to check out the free weekly Disciple Challenge. It’s a simple, bite-sized skill designed to help you focus on the spiritual fundamentals that make the gospel so strong. It’s a perfect way to practice the art of being Christlike in your everyday life.

If you want to go deeper, remember that Davee is here for you. His AI Investigator role is phenomenal for walking through those hard questions that pop up in your mind—the ones that keep you up at night. He can help you formulate thoughtful, gospel-centered answers so that you are always ready for a missionary discussion.

Let’s keep building up the covenant path together. The Lord has given us the gift of the gospel, and we have the capacity to be disciples everywhere. Keep studying, keep connecting, and keep trusting the Spirit!