Yesterday marks the 182 anniversary of the printing of the Book of Mormon. It is a book that has changed many peoples lives. It has changed mine. I grew up in the church. It wasn't until I really read it that I really understood what it can do. I know it is a true book. I know that it was inspired by God to be written by prophets on the American Continent. It was translated by the power and gift of God by the Prophet Joesph Smith. It is a miraculous book. I can sit here and keep typing and telling everyone who reads this how great a book it is, but you will have to find out for yourself. Please take the time to read it but keep this in mind. It is found in
Moroni Chapter 10 Verses 3-5. Remember what verse 4 says 3 things 1) you must ask with a sincere heart, 2) you must have real intent, and 3) have faith. If you do this then you can come to know for yourself of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. I know its all true.
All of us have talents. They are all given to us by God. So when He asks us to serve why should we second guess if we should. One such example is Sid Going. He is a rugby player. I can't describe it well enough so here is a video about Sid Going.
So why do we need prophets? Well because they speak for God and let the world know what God wants us to do. Here is Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Fist Presidency and he does an excellent job of explaining why we need prophets. Please take the time to read.
One of the greatest things Jesus Christ had was patience. You can see it throughout his earthly ministry. For example, in John chapter 8 there is a women taken in adultery. Jesus after the people have asked him writes on the ground. Here is in being patient. After a while with the people asking him He finally responds. This is just one of the many times Christ being patient. In the manual we have as missionaries there is a chapter in in called Christlike attributes. One of them is about being patience. I encourage you to read it. Here is the link.