The quote above comes from a talk by Spencer W. Kimball about missionary work. I found this talk because my friend Felicia Campbell showed Kevin and I before he left. The talk focuses on the fact that missionaries should be focused solely on Christ and emulating his will. President Kimball proceeds to share of some unfortunate incidents where missionaries were opening up to things not of Christ, were sent home, and even excommunicated.
As you know, this week I was "written off" and it was a very hard and confusing situation for me. I was in a bad place and I was in need of comfort and enlightenment. Well, just goes to show that when we pray to God he will always hear and answer us; I received exactly what I needed.
Elder Baldwin was able to write me and tell me exactly what I needed to hear. He apologized profusely for not explaining properly beforehand and gave clarification as to what he had meant with the previous letter. He explained to me, and referred back to this talk, that he was "locking his heart" but that he was giving me the key. He told me that this key was mine, and mine alone, to keep safe until he got home from serving his 2 years. He continued to explain that he loved me, missed me, and wanted a future with me, but that all of that would have to be set on the back burner until he was home... This way he could focus solely on the Lord and his mission.
Not only was this exactly what I needed to hear, but it made me so proud of him! This truly showed me what an amazing man Kevin is. He has grown so much in just the short time he has been out and I know he will continue to progress in leaps and bounds. I am truly so blessed with such an amazing man who loves and willingly serves the Lord.
I will keep the key to his heart safe, and I will be the support he needs on this two year mission of his. :)
I will also leave the link to the talk so that anyone who wants to read it will be able to. It's a great talk, and it has blessed both Kevin and I.
http://missionaryhelper.com/talks/lockheart.html
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