Missionary work

I was thinking quite a bit about missionary work lately. Not sure why, but just sharing the gospel with people. And it donned on me: When you sign up to do missionary work, you sacrifice something.

Neil L. Anderson said "Missionary service requires a sacrifice. There will always be something you leave behind when you respond to the prophet's call to serve."

Even if not formally called, everyone can be a missionary. Everyone can plant those small seeds of faith that blossom over years, maybe even decades. Those sacrifices may not be as high as when you serve in your younger years (sacrificing 2 years, sporting opportunities, your boyfriend/girlfriend), but there is something you give up (time, hobbies).

And I realized: Home teaching is just like missionary work. I mean, you go into a neighbor's house to share a spiritual thought and to make sure they are doing ok. You may not be converting non-members like missionaries do, but the work is just as important to the members.

I believe the biggest sacrifice, at least in my experience, is my time. Giving of my money is easy. Giving of my precious time is difficult. I remember when it was so easy.

I am not here to preach upon a rameumptom to preach anything, it was a thought I had about home teaching and missionary work. Both are equally important and I know I could personally strive to do better in both departments.