DON'T GET IN THE WAY OF THE MISSIONARIES

It is amazing to observe the success of the young sister missionaries. They keep their message simple: our Heavenly Father's plan for our happiness and the restoration of the gospel. They witness that Jesus Christ is our Savior. They invite guests to suggest someone they know who would be helped by their message. Often people refer their friends or family members. The sisters bear testimony of the truth of their message and promise that the guest will be blessed as they act on an invitation to read the Book of Mormon and pray with real intent to know if it is a true record. They have touched many hearts and have blessed many lives. Usually the guests are very open to this appeal. They are usually positively influenced by the Sister's testimonies as they are very sincere. Sometimes a member of the Church visits Temple Square with the non-member or less active guest. For some reason the member feels that they need to run interference for the guest, often answering questions, changing subjects, or bringing up unrelated and distracting doctrinal questions. UGH! what is the problem here? The beautiful Spirit that attends the Sisters vanishes. I have been reminded of the times when I have been with the Sister missionaries when they were teaching in Muncie. I wonder if I offered some off the wall comment without thinking. I see the authority to teach which these Sisters have and I am learning to stand back and watch the Lord work through them.