To the Missionaries of the Great Texas Houston Mission,
We don't think there has ever been a week in our mission where greater faith was exerted to find those who are searching for truth than this past week. Not coincidentally, almost 400 new investigators were found and more lessons taught than ever before. The Lord works according to faith :).
We trust you had wonderful zone meetings. In PMG we read, "People need a reason to change their thoughts and actions" (p.197). We go on to read that one of the ways that the Lord provides this motivation to us, His children, is by promising blessings. Think of the blessings associated with His invitations to:
1. Pay tithing (He will open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings Mal 3).
2. Keep the Word of Wisdom (Receive treasures of knowledge and escape the destroying angel D&C 89)
3. Fast (He will hear our prayers and we will be freed from those things that bind us down Is 58)
4. Honor the Priesthood (receive all that the father hath D&C 84).
The list goes on and on. As His representatives, we must do the same. It needs to begin in our first interaction. There should never be a reason that as we interact with those we meet that we don't promise them the life-changing blessings that will flow into their lives the moment they listen to and accept our message. It is what the Lord would have us do. We testify that as we promise blessings, many who may not have listened, will listen. They will become some of the most powerful additions to the kingdom and we can look back and realize that it is because of our willingness to promise them those blessings they desire.
If we will have the courage to promise what has already been promised, we will find our own confidence and enthusiasm for the work grow. We will find more people who are searching for truth. We will find it easier to progress them to the water and greater influence in our own lives to resist temptation.
Please remember that as you observe sincere efforts on the part of those we teach to keep commitments in faith, ask them to talk about the blessings that Heavenly Father has given them. Help them associate their actions with the blessings. Assure them that even though difficulties will enter their lives, His blessings will continue as they obey His will (PMG 198).
We promise that the Lord will not abandon His servants as they are doing what He would have them do. We are only beginning to see the great work the Lord is about to perform. Greater miracles than we have ever seen await!
Love,
President and Sister Mortensen
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| Bear Creek Zone |
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| College Station West Zone |
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| College Station East Zone |
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| Cypress Zone |
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| Houston North English Zone |
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| Houston North Spanish Zone |
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| Houston West North Zone |
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| Houston West South Zone |
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| Katy Zone |
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| Klein Zone |
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| Spring Zone |
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| The Woodlands Zone |
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| Mission Leadership Council |
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| Door Approach Role plays |
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| Zone Meeting in the Houston North English Zone |
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| Always a pleasure to run into the sisters at church! |
