This piece is different for everyone. I will be finished with my 18 month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints next Tuesday, and so, this is my final post as a missionary. It's a more personal piece, and it uses my favorite primary song. I will be continuing this blog, but after this post, I will no longer be posting as a missionary, I will only be posting as a follower of Jesus Christ. I can't promise any regularity with future posts, but I do know I will be taking a break from posting for a few weeks. I still would love to hear from you, and I will love to do any scripture stories that you would like to have me do, Bible, Book of Mormon, something else. I'm willing to take any requests. Feel free to comment. I do want to continue this blog, and if there is anybody that you would like to read any of the posts, feel free to recommend them.
"We'll Bring the World His Truth: The Army of Helaman"
I've been in this church my whole life. I don't remember liking church at all, except for the Primary songs, the songs for the children. I loved to sing those. I don't remember liking any other part of church, except for the songs.
My favorite song was "The Army of Helaman." I don't know why, but it was my absolute favorite.
We have been born, as Nephi of old,
To goodly parents who love the Lord.
I was. My parents loved God, and they taught me to love Him, too.
We have been taught, and we understand,
That we must do as the Lord commands.
I have been taught my entire life the will of the Lord and His commandments. I have seen the blessings. I know why He has given us commandments.
We are as the army of Helaman.
I am a part of that great army.
We have been taught in our youth.
Even before I could talk.
And we will be the Lord's missionaries
To bring the world his truth.
Yeah whatever. I'm not going to be a missionary. That's silly. Only boys go on missions. That's not for me.
We have been saved for these latter days
To build the kingdom in righteous ways.
To build the kingdom in righteous ways.
Heck yah I have! I'm special!
We hear the words our prophet declares:
Then, just about two years ago, in the October 2012 General Conference, the prophet got up and spoke to us.
"Let each who's worthy go forth and share."
"Today I am pleased to announce that able, worthy young women who have the desire to serve may be recommended for missionary service beginning at age 19, instead of age 21."
The Age Change! The Flood!
We are as the army of Helaman.
We have been taught in our youth.
And we will be the Lord's missionaries
To bring the world his truth.
I'm going on a mission!
We know his plan, and we will prepare,
Increase our knowledge through study and prayer.
Daily we'll learn until we are called
To take the gospel to all the world.
I had six months between the announcement and when I left on my mission. I could have decided not to go, but I knew that this was God's plan for me.
We are as the army of Helaman.
We have been taught in our youth.
And we are now the Lord's missionaries
To bring the world his truth.
I was in the army of Helaman. I had been taught in my youth.
And I was one of the Lord's missionaries
To bring the world his truth.
These past 18 months have been the experience of a lifetime. I've met so many different people that I've come to love so much. I've come closer to God than I've ever been before. I've learned more than I thought I'd learn. It was way harder than I thought it would be. I am so grateful for all of the amazing things that I've been able to do and see. I am so grateful to befriend those who have followed Christ's example, and I'm so grateful to meet so many people in real life and online. I am so grateful that I was sent to one of the thirty test missions for mobile devices and social media. I am so grateful that I was able to start this blog. I am so grateful for all of you. Thank you so much.
I want to share my testimony with you. I know that God is our Heavenly Father and that He loves each and every one of us. I know that Jesus Christ is His Only Begotten Son and that He died for all of us and our sins and that He lived again. I know that there are prophets of God and that there is a living one on earth today. I know that God answers prayers. I know that the Holy Ghost will guide you. I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and that it works with the Bible to testify of Jesus Christ and His divinity. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is Christ's church on the Earth today. I know that we are loved. I leave this testimony with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Welcome to Conference
We'll Bring the World His Truth: Army of Helaman
http://www.lds.org/manual/childrens-songbook-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/well-bring-the-world-his-truth-army-of-helaman?lang=eng
Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938© 1983 by Janice Kapp Perry. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use.
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