Are we really ready to answer any question that people may ask about our Church? I found myself in a situation where the people I was taking on a tour was asking me questions that caused me to reach way down in my memory and rely on the Lord to help me answer them. They were asking me questions about the Temple and why only some members can go into the Temple to see weddings. I know I knew the answers, but to really tell someone who doesn't understand about recommends, worthiness, etc. It was very humbling. I think I take my knowledge and testimony for granted sometimes. It is easy to talk to members, as you give tours, because you have the same background and talk the same language. To bear your testimony of Temples, the Prophet Joseph Smith , that we have a living Prophet today, and why I believe so strongly in my faith, and that my religion is a way of life for me, is sometimes a hard thing to put into words. I had to rely on the Holy Ghost to prompt me as to what to say. The only thing I could think of, was how much I loved my Savior and his atoning sacrifice for me. So I simply bore my testimony and hoped it was enough. I could really feel the Spirit with us in those rooms. This couple was from Florida and had some members of the Church in their family. Some of their nephews has even served Missions. I encouraged them to read the Book of Mormon and when they got ready to go I tried to shake their hand but the man said I can't shake your hand I need to give you a hug. So he did and so did his wife. I challenged them one last time to read the Book of Mormon., as they left the man said. I think I will. Mission experiences are the greatest!!!
My other tour was a family from Arizona. They were in a hurry and really didn't want a tour, just a quick bathroom break. Then all of a sudden they headed for the Fort. So I caught up to them and we walked through the Fort then to the out building and about an hour or so later they were still there. The mom said I just love the peaceful feeling here. They gave me a buff card of a non-member friend. They also had to take my picture so they could show they lady I would be calling what I looked like. What a fun tour this was and what a bonus at the end.Tonight we had a date night with the group it was a dinner featuring barbequed chicken, Idaho baked potatoes, salads and cobbler. It was sooo good. The Warburtons entertained us with wonderful music, they are so talented, Then Sister Baldwin taught us how to Line Dance. Boy that was quite a sight. What a fun group of people we are serving with.
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