The neat thing about God is that He accomplishes great and mighty miracles through small and simple things. Take for example missionaries like me- not that I've worked any mighty miracles, but I sure have seen some. What we do is not extraodinary, but the outcome is. We walk around, help people mow their lawns, pick up trash, teach the Gospel, cry repentance. We make phone calls, and tell stories. We pray. A lot. We invite people to live the teachings of Christ. None of that is terribly difficult or tremendous- definitely not heroic- work, but the outcome and blessings are immeasurable. I've seen people's lives change! I've seen people overcome smoking addictions that for their whole lives they couldn't break. One elderly lady had begun smoking at age 13, but when she finally heard the message of the restored Gospel she gave it up cold turkey. I've seen understanding blossom and faith grow. I've seen families united and love kindled.
No, what WE do is not all that great or fantastic, but what GOD does THROUGH us, can be paramount. Truly God has done a marvelous work and a wonder through missionaries and good people everywhere. So when you feel like what you do isn't that great or maybe you feel it isn't good enough for the world, remember that God works through small and simple things, and great things are brought to pass. So just keep on trucking and know God can work miracles through you.
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