I want to be an under shepherd for Christ, but I fear my light is not super bright. Is my dim light enough? Dim Lightbulb by Aditya Vyas When I love people, I desire to be open with them. That includes the deep joy I find in my relationship with Jesus Christ. The Rub But here's the rub. When I hear "motivational" quotes like, "If you want to give light to others, you have to glow yourself.” And “Ours is the responsibility to keep our lights bright for others to see and follow.” —Thomas S. Monson "Stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places" (Mosiah 18:9, emphasis added). "As we live the gospel, love and serve others, stand strong in the face of temptation and persecution, and bear testimony in word and deed, we will draw others to Jesus Christ" (" Our Call to Share the Savior's Gospel ," Liahona, July 2023, 7). I think: "You must be flawless before you can invite someone to be mor...
Self growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no higher investment.