I have spent a lot of time focusing the past few weeks about those who are less active. Mainly because of my calling at church. I have found great strength in reaching out to my brothers and sisters. I have had great satisfaction finding some of those lost sheep.
Today I was at Mormon.org and read a talk given by Elder Packer. He taught that:
"All of us who lead in the wards and stakes must open the door to the lost sheep; stand aside to let them through. We must learn not to block the entrance. It is a narrow way. Sometimes we assume the clumsy posture of trying to pull them through the gate that we ourselves are blocking. Only when we have the spirit of lifting them, pushing them before us, seeing them elevated above us, do we have that spirit that will engender testimony."
It touched my heart as he taught of those who could be receiving blessings and yet because of leaders wanting a "Spiritual meeting " They do not call on those who need it the most.
These less active members have much to offer. Many sit idle because they feel like they have been slighted. They feel as if they just are in the way. For a whole host of reasons they have left the flock. It is our job to bring them back.
We must be BOLD. The time is now for us to act. There maybe some growing pains but the end result will be a bounteous harvest. Christ taught us that the worth of souls is great in the sight of God....How great will be your joy save you bring one soul unto me.....How much great would be your joy if you brought many souls.
President Packer taught me; that if our meetings are guided by the spirit we would be taught great lessons. No longer would there be a need to choreograph our meetings. All would leave strenghtened by the spirit!
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