--------------------- Forwarded message: From: [email protected] (Paul & Cindy Horton) Sender: [email protected] Reply-to: [email protected] (Paul & Cindy Horton) To: [email protected] Date: 97-08-19 03:14:32 EDT You've probably already seen this one, but it's my favorite thought. The Call -Author Unknown Please follow me as I paint a picture of what might be. Suppose you have been called by the bishop to be in his office at a certain time. Well, you tell yourself you are tired of church jobs and you hope he hasn't called you in to give you another position. You decide that you will keep the appointment, but you have all the answers ready. The door is ajar, so you walk in. At first you feel faint with fear, and you'd run away if you dared, for standing there where you expected the bishop... was Christ. But the sweet smile on the Savior's face has overcome your fear; and as He reaches out to take your hands in His, all that was in your mind when you came through the door has faded away. Then Christ, not the bishop, asks you if you will help Him. He tells you of the great need for service in His kingdom. Now you can feel the nail prints in His hands. Then he reminds you of His promises to those who serve Him. And through your tears you answer, "If you feel I am worthy, I'll give my time and energy for You." Well, Christ can't be in every bishop's office, so the bishop of your ward is there...with the same call, for the same purpose, with the same promises. A call to serve in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints...in any office...is an opportunity for growth and service and happiness. It could be an invitation to greatness. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPIRIT Mailing List for LDS-oriented spiritual thoughts, items and stories For assistance, contact [email protected] http://seminary.org/spirit/