Axel H.
Leimer Area Seventy – Europe Area 5. August 2013
Dear Elders
and Sisters, Please allow me to congratulate you on your arrival or continued
service in this, the Lord’s great work. I admire your dedication and skill, as
I had the opportunity to observe some of you in your work. You have recently
accomplished a great work, saving many souls as you have worked with the
bishops and ward councils to find people to teach and rescue the lost sheep. In
June of 2013 many wards have experienced the greatest increase in sacrament
meeting attendance we have seen in many years. Heavenly Father is beginning to
pour out His blessings as we work hard, are obedient, and perform our labors
the way the Lord would have us do it. Please let me say something more to these
three points:
Working
hard means that we are fully dedicated and leave everything else behind,
including our fears, feelings of inadequacy and doubts. With the Lord nothing
is too hard.
Being
obedient means that we pay close attention to the commandments of God and the
mission rules. We should strive for excellence in our standard of obedience. By
doing so, we make sure, that there is nothing that prevents us from receiving
the Lord’s blessings and being guided by the Spirit continually.
Doing it
the Lord’s way- to me means that we align ourselves with the prophet of God and
other priesthood leaders assisting him, which for you is primarily your mission
president. Get behind the mission president’s vision. Try to match his
dedication. Follow his example in loving those you seek to teach. Doing it the
Lord’s way, for you has meant a change in the way you work. The brethren have
given us a renewed emphasis, a focus on working with members, coordinating more
with ward councils, asking for referrals at every turn. President Monson has
identified this as the better way to do missionary work.
Changing
the way you do missionary work from a good way to the better way requires
courage and faith. Each time we seek to improve upon ourselves and try to move
the work forward there will be a trial of faith before the blessings will come.
Thank you for showing that courage and faith!
Well done,
Elders and Sisters!
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