S for Small and simple things

 

The A-Z of Ministering by Duncan Horne

Ministering describes the collective and organised effort in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where members keep in regular contact with one another to offer spiritual support and welfare assistance

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We often think that some wondrous miracle or supernatural spiritual event is needed to confirm our faith.

We might think that detailed, immaculately planned lessons are needed to minister to an individual or family.

In both cases, it's just not often like that!

Ministering to other church members need not be big and bold, just as receiving personal revelation and knowledge is neither big nor bold. Both can be done step by step where oftentimes, simple things have large impacts.

More often than not, it's the small and simple things that make the biggest difference in people's lives. Alma counselled: "ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass." (Alma 37:6)

Look for basic ways to share gospel messages and to promote faith, hope and charity on a consistent basis. Avoid over-complicating things and focus on the pure doctrine of Jesus Christ.