Called to Serve

Yesterday we had the great opportunity to counsel with and be set apart by Elder Rasband and Elder Kearon.  What wonderful servants of God they are!   All of our children were able to come.  We were just missing 2 of our son in laws.  We received great counsel from them and beautiful blessings.  We know the Lord will guide us as we help him in this great work of helping to bring souls to Him.

The last few weeks have been especially unsettling for me.  I was getting very nervous for this new adventure.  Trying to work out all the details before we leave and having to say goodbye to my family was all very overwhelming.  When we were headed to the meeting, Steve shared with me a scripture.  It is in Alma 17, the sons of Mosiah and Alma were just reunited and telling some of their mission experiences.  Before they separated and went on their missions they had been fasting a praying to have his spirit and be able to serve well.  

Alma 17:10 - And it came to pass that the Lord did visit them with his Spirit, and said unto them: Be comforted. And they were comforted.

That sums up my whole experience with Elder Rasband and Elder Kearon.  I was comforted.  No more anxiousness.  No more worry.  No more wondering if I have what it takes to do this.  Just sweet comfort and peace.   

Then I just kept hearing this song in my head the rest of the day......

Called to serve Him, heav’nly King of glory,

Chosen e’er to witness for his name,

Far and wide we tell the Father’s story,

Far and wide his love proclaim.

Called to know the richness of his blessing—

Sons and daughters, children of a King—

Glad of heart, his holy name confessing,

Praises unto him we bring.

Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name; …

God our strength will be; press forward ever,

Called to serve our King.

Now we finish our preparations and leave in a few days!