It Works Wonderfully! By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

This is a great lesson that gives each of us the opportunity to evaluate how effectively we are living the gospel and letting it into our lives. How well is the gospel working for you?

“Tell a man there are trillions of stars in the universe, and he’ll believe you. Tell him there’s wet paint on the wall, and he’ll touch it just to be sure.” Aren’t we all a little bit like this? Sometimes, the truth may just seem too straightforward, too plain, and too simple for us to fully appreciate its great value. So we set aside what we have experienced and know to be true in pursuit of more mysterious or complicated information. Hopefully we will learn that when we chase after shadows, we are pursuing matters that have little substance and value.”

Please ponder the following question. “When it comes to spiritual truth, how can we know that we are on the right path?” What has occurred in your own life that has let you know you’re on the correct path or that has let you know when you need to alter your direction?

“Are we making our discipleship too complicated? This beautiful gospel is so simple a child can grasp it, yet so profound and complex that it will take a lifetime—even an eternity—of study and discovery to fully understand it. Brothers and sisters, living the gospel doesn’t need to be complicated.”

“If we look at ourselves only through our mortal eyes, we may not see ourselves as good enough. But our Heavenly Father sees us as who we truly are and who we can become. He sees us as His sons and daughters, as beings of eternal light with everlasting potential and with a divine destiny.”

“When someone asks us, “How is being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints working for you?” we will be able to say with pride, in all humility, and with great joy, “It works wonderfully! Thank you for asking! Would you like to know more?”

Much love,

Sister Buttars