Preparation and Attitude

A few weeks ago, an email was sent out to my Zone asking us to study out the relationship between preparation and attitude. I’ve thought a lot about that, and tried hard to learn this through application and study. I had a cool experience with it on Friday as I spent a lot of time preparing for the “Revelation Through Prayer” fundamental. When I came in, I was much more prepared to love my missionaries instead of asking myself the whole time what I was going to say. I was actually able to allow them to learn for themselves because I knew they were able to (because I had just done the same thing). They got so much out of it, and they were working so hard! I was super proud. I had more time for practicing, and coaching at the end of the day went great! I focused on helping them feel the spirit in preparation. Again, I really feel I could do this because I had just had that experience myself. I allowed my conversion to be an example of the conversion they could have. I was happier, and honestly, I felt like the shift went by way too quickly. My group is incredible, and I want to make sure the bar is set for both me and them to carry on the culture for next week’s missionaries. 

At the very end of the lesson, I had a prompting to read a quote from Brigham Young about “a man without eloquence.” As I was reading, I saw Elder Mayfield get out a piece of paper and follow along as I was reciting it. When I finished, he told me that their Mission President had sent that exact quote to all of them when they got their call, and he told them that we need not worry about our personal ability, but we need to focus on what the Lord can do with us. It brought the Spirit so strong to have that second witness. I can truly say that the success and growth (both in me and the missionaries) that came from yesterday was a direct result of preparation and reliance of God. My Attitude was changed because I allowed the doctrine to prepare me. When we are prepared, we need not fear, and when we are prepared, it allows more of an opportunity to convey the Love we have to others. Preparation brings an attitude of the Spirit. Make time: It'll be completely worth it.