For today I'm only going to share one story even though I could share many and would like to.
For dinner a member took us out to eat. It was just the
three of us that went to a Chinese buffet. After dinner, we pulled out our Book
of Mormon and the Ensign to share an uplifting message. Our message came from
the Book of Ether about the Brother of Jared. while I was describing the story
one of the employees (a tall mid aged man) came up and asked if he could listen
in. I thought "oh how cool!" so of course I said yes, but then he
asked what book I had. I told him it was the Book of Mormon and I asked him if he
has ever heard it before. Apparently he had and started saying things about it
and about Joseph Smith that were not true. Fear and Anxiety quickly filled my
mind. and I was thinking rapidly of what to say. How to get him to understand, what will soften his heart?? I mentioned the Holy Ghost. He understood.But
still not wanting to hear the "Book of Mormon of Joseph Smith". Before I could
bite my tongue, it was loosed. and I began telling him of my personal testimony
and witness of the Book of Mormon and of Joseph Smith. I felt a fire burning
within my heart. He could only look at us. and the fear I had felt before was not of
fear of my testimony or a fear of him. In fact it was a fear of feeling
inadequate and incapable of what he needed to hear. But knowing that I have
been preparing for a moment like this (reading daily, being obedient, keeping
the covenants I made, praying daily) I knew that the Lord would help me, and he
did. I didn't say much. only "Sir, I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I
know that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God, and nothing will change that."
He changed, suddenly we were talking about daily repentance, he wasn't attacking
us anymore but having a conversation and what we both knew to be true. I've
learned that it is very important to shake peoples hands. It shows them that we
are servants of the Lord. I shook his hand and he became more appreciative. We
said our goodbyes, we finished our message with the member, and we began to leave. As we were walking out the door the man came up to us again and told
me that he has never met a Mormon who spoke of the holy spirit like I did. He's
a smart man who loves his savior. I'm sure over time, his heart will be softened
and he will be humbled so that he to can feel the burning in his heart like I did.
Always have the Savior on your lips. and be worthy when you
speak of him:)
love you all!
Sister Pollard
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