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Terrified!! Is it too soon?
Posted On 05/01/2008 17:54:29 by sissyboo10

05-01-08  As my profile states, I'm just starting back to church after a long period of being inactive, and I'm searching to find my testimony.  I don't have a firm one at this point, though I think that is the way I am heading.  I know that I am holding myself back, but so far I'm not able to fix that problem.  Anyway, I ran into the Bishop last night, and he asked if I thought I was ready for a calling yet.  It scared me to death!

I know that if you are called, you should serve, because there is a reason for such things, even if we don't know why at the time.  But is it too soon?  I'm out of my depth here.  I haven't even started taking sacrament again yet.  I don't know what to do.  I'm supposed to set up a meeting with him in the next week or so (a follow up, not specifically for this), and I'm almost afraid to do so.

But he wouldn't be prompted to call me it wasn't right, right?  Help!!



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From: Lloyd
05/13/2008 16:31:43

//////////////accept the Call!  Your "testimonies" will envelope your heart as you progress, and your bishop will be there to help as will those you will be called to serve.  You're headed in the right direction, I know, for it happened to me, and I too thought, "I'm out of my depth here".   Maybe I was, but I'm getting better after several more calls where I was out of my depth.  You will do awesome I know, because you want to do good.  Each calling will add a new testimony, I promise.



From: MaidservantX
05/02/2008 08:42:51

I think . . . I think whatever calling it is, the truth is you are going to end up having a blast.  I never, ever wanted to be the music leader in the children's Primary; that was my Fear Factor job.  Well, I was called to it.  I learned to love it.  Later, I had that calling again! and that time I knew I was going to be having my best, fun job!  I would do it in a heartbeat again.


Here is supporting thoughts going your direction.



From: HappyNIL
05/01/2008 20:17:09

This calling could be what helps build your testimony into what you know it can be. We are called to callings because we need them not because the Lord needs us is what I was told. I hope you pray and study to find your answer.



From: fidelity
05/01/2008 18:06:42

I just read this today...


"We also need to support and sustain our local leaders, because they
also have been 'called and chosen.' Every member of this Church may
receive counsel from a bishop or a branch president, a stake or a mission
president, and the President of the Church and his associates. None of
these brethren asked for his calling. None is perfect. Yet they are the
servants of the Lord, called by Him through those entitled to inspiration.
Those called, sustained, and set apart are entitled to our sustaining
support."


Topics: Church callings, inspiration, Church leaders,
guidance


(James E. Faust, "Called and Chosen," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 54-55)


Just know that your bishop's calling was inspired and that he will work with you in continuing on that road towards our Heavenly Father.  As you are open with him and with the spirit, both you and he will receive that testimony from the spirit of what you should do.  Every calling is important, even in the nursery or as a door greeter and it's an opportunity for growth, "all these things shall be for thy learning and benefit"...or something like that.  The Lord has a plan for us, He knows if it's too soon and He will communicate through the spirit.  Who knows, this may be what you need!





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