We’ll Bring the World His Truth

September 8, 2024

We’ll Bring the World His Truth

We have been born, as Nephi of old,
To goodly parents who love the Lord.
We have been taught, and we understand,
That we must do as the Lord commands.

We are as the army of Helaman.
We have been taught in our youth.
And we will be the Lord’s missionaries
To bring the world his truth.

We have been saved for these latter days
To build the kingdom in righteous ways.
We hear the words our prophet declares:
“Let each who’s worthy go forth and share.”

We are as the army of Helaman.
We have been taught in our youth.
And we will be the Lord’s missionaries
To bring the world his truth.

We know his plan, and we will prepare,
Increase our knowledge through study and prayer.
Daily we’ll learn until we are called
To take the gospel to all the world.

We are as the army of Helaman.
We have been taught in our youth.
And we will be the Lord’s missionaries
To bring the world his truth.
To bring the world his truth.

 

Dear Elder Yu,

For the past few months, we as primary teachers have been preparing the primary children to practice every Sunday for their upcoming primary presentation. This is one of the songs that the primary children are going to sing. And, finally, the preparation from months ago paid off eventually as today is our Puchong branch's Primary presentation.

I feel so spiritually uplifted whenever I hear the rhythms of this song. Today my tears filled my eyes as I listened to how the primary children and young men sang this song. I think it might be I will think of my son who serves his mission currently.

Memories of the earlier years when we just baptised into the church would come into my mind. It is so vivid and I feel as if it just happened only yesterday. Annabelle and you both are in your 7 and 9 years old when we came to know about the Church. I still can remember how both of you ran to your Daddy and me after we survived through the 3-hours church sacrament meeting during our family's first visit to the Church.

And, that is how our family started our journey in Christ’s Church. I am so grateful that both of you and your sister grew up in the Church at what I considered a very critical time in your years of growing up, especially after what our family had been through due to your daddy and mummy’s marriage.

The Lord has chosen you; He did long ago. I think you know that for yourself. I can see how His hand was and is in your life. From the day you were born to become your daddy and mummy’s son, and how we transferred both Annabelle and you to continue studying in Mecaje, how you made your effort to learn slowly and steadily in your school.

I must say sorry and apologize to you that I did not have enough trust in my own son when I heard and learned from you that you are interested in studying the Science stream or subjects. Eventually, you prove to everyone that you can be a Science material when you have the interest, passion, and heart to do it.

I can see how the Lord trains and molds you up to be patient, humble, kind, long-suffering, endurance, perseverance, and persistence while you worked as the primary teacher and faced so many types of characteristics of children; till you learn and get your driving license. From the day you apply for your mission, receive your mission call, prepare to go for your mission, do all the necessary medical checkups, attend the US Embassy religious visa interview, and how He made a way for you to arrive at MTC on the exact date He wants you to be. He is preparing you for your mission. You are going to be an awesome missionary, of that I have no doubt. You have a greater ability to harvest your potential.

What you are doing now will not be easy every day, but it will be many days, brush off the tough days. You will get discouraged, that is normal when you are — work harder. I can see that in you every week when I read your emails. You will be strengthened when you are doing the work, not when you are thinking of yourself or dwelling on the challenges. Focus on service, to those you are called to serve; the people of Utah Ogden, your companions, Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ.

Continue to make friends, but remember why you are there. The friendships, with members, missionaries, and others, will be more meaningful when they are made as you are diligently fulfilling your calling. I know that you would gain many lifelong friends from your mission. When you always act in their presence as a missionary —that is why and how your friendships have durability and substance. Think of the many people you have met and heard stories about. These are people, along with many others, who will continue to impact your life in the positive when you focus on the work and serve the best you can to them and do the Lord’s work.

Remember to be humble.

Focus on individuals. One by one. One thing at a time.

Study the scriptures and learn as much as the Holy Ghost can guide you because you would not have another opportunity to learn the Gospel in the same way you can while on your mission.

Open your mouth. Especially when you do not want to. I fear that you inherit this from your mummy, I am not a sociable person. I am happy to know that you put this as your goal that you want to work on and make a small change in yourself.

Be a leader and be a follower. Both are important. Jesus Christ is a great leader to us and He is a great follower in doing Heavenly Father’s will. Learn to know when you should be doing which.

Pay attention. Do not be blur-blur (Haha). Be street smart. Stay out of danger. Follow promptings perfectly.

Do not fear. Pray for courage and strength.

Do not worry about us at home. I know that it is a learning experience to have faith in Him too – to know that we are in the Lord’s good hands, no matter what is happening at home. I want you to focus on the Lord’s work.

Have fun. You can do this simultaneously by being disciplined, obedient, and focused.

Take the time to share your experience with friends who have not asked you to. People need to hear about your experiences and see you grow. You will influence lives beyond those people you come in contact with in Utah Ogden.

Respect and learn from your mission president. You are both there at the same time for each other; it did not just happen.

Remember to pray, both formally and to have a prayer in your heart. You will need help and especially guidance, ask for it and show gratitude for it.

Deal with your problems, study them out in your mind, pray to Heavenly Father for the solutions that you come up with, and ask if it is according to His will. Get help from your mission leaders and mission president if you need it. Please do not hesitate to ask us for help.

I am proud to be your mother and proud that you are my son. I love you.

Love,
Mummy