It is no small thing to extend to another a call to serve; neither is it insignificant to receive such a call. President Spencer W. Kimball often taught: Let there be no ‘ditch bank’ appointments in this Church. Calls to serve are to be preceded by careful thought and earnest prayer. As the Lord declared, Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God. Many of you are serving as members of bishoprics, of high councils, and as officers in priesthood quorums. At times, your tasks may seem overwhelming, and discouragement may creep into your lives. Our Heavenly Father has inspired your call and desires that you succeed. Through His beloved Son, our Savior, we learn: Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day. Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work. Through humble prayer, diligent preparation, and faithful service we can succeed in our sacred callings. Should our load seem heavy or the results of our efforts discouraging, we may well recall the words of President Kimball to some who noted his undeviating devotion to his calling even in his advancing years: My life is like my shoes—to be worn out in service.
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 00:00:01 +0000
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