"The Truth about life's great questions is now Restored"

What a crazy life this past week has been. We have been so lucky to have family and friends come to visit and are now getting ready to leave for the Nielson Family vacation tomorrow. Summer is definitely in full swing in our home! I have thought a lot about our "pond" this week and have found a new appreciation for missionary work.

I am lucky enough to live in an area where they are running a test pilot for the new advertising for the Church. They have revamped everything from pass-along cards to commercials. They are saturating the area with the commercials, billboards, radio and internet advertisements, newspaper adds, and any other type of media you can think of. They have overhauled and completely updated the website www.mormon.org and it is amazing. It provides investigators with the opportunity to research the Church from the comfort of their own home. I personally think it is a guineas idea because think of how much is done online these days!! The new tag line attached to all the media advertisement is "Truth about life's great questions is now restored." As I was learning about the new advertising I was so impressed by the passion and the faith that the brotheren had it its potential success however, that is only if I and all the other members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are willing to open their mouths and share.
I am the first to admit that I am a terrible missionary in words. I have always been afraid to open up a gospel conversation with a non-member, not because I do not believe it is true but because I do. I have always been afraid to share something that I love so dearly and potentially have it thrown back into my face or laughed at. I know, that is very selfish on my part, but none the less, true. However, as I have stepped out of my shell and realized that there are so many good people in this world, doing good things, and desiring truth it has become a little easier.
I have found however the place that I love being a "missionary" the most is in my home. Even though I have a family that are all active members of the church it truly brings me so much joy to know that I am teaching the gospel in a small way. I love knowing that I am helping to prepare future missionaries to go forth and serve. I love being able to teach my little one how to pray and what obedient means. I love sharing an insight with my sweet husband and hearing his mission stories. I love reading Cade scripture stories before bed and looking at pictures in "the Friend" before naps. I love hearing the hymns being played as we prepare for the day. I just love teaching those that I love the most.
I know that there is so much left to be done as far as missionary work is concerned and that I need to contribute my part. I believe that at times it can feel almost overwhelming as to where to start but once again I am continually amazed at our Heavenly Fathers patience and simple plan. If we just ask He will show us the first simple step. That is all it is, one small step after another. We are not expected to convert every person we come in contact with. We are just asked to listen to the promptings and open our mouths because "The truth about life's great questions is now Restored" and how lucky we are to know!