God used me as a vessel for spreading His good news and love while in Utah in ways I never would have thought. By talking with MAVEN leaders and discussing various topics, I began to understand why I believe what I believe and how it is proven again and again. The Lord worked in my heart and prepared me for each conversation throughout the week.
The Lord challenged me to think deeper into the truths I had grown up with and opened up my heart to be transformed. I was pushed out of my comfort zone when approaching students at BYU and also when going door to door. The momentary discomfort I felt, however, was nothing in comparison to the joy that filled me as I spoke His truth.
The Lord put on my heart a deeper burning for proclaiming His name to the lost and gave me encouragement to continue engaging in more spiritual conversations in the future. Matthew 28:18-20 tells us to go and make disciples of all nations, and this tugs at my heart to continue to share His name.
I was humbled that week by the Lord after having one particularly fruitful conversation. I believe we put many stones in that person’s shoe. However, I think I got too arrogant in believing that each interaction would be like this. The next day, the Lord reminded me to be humble and let Him hold the reins once more.
The couple we talked to that day were old and had been LDS their entire lives. They were very stuck in their ways and would not be convinced otherwise. My heart breaks for them and the fact that they may never accept the truth we had offered. The Lord reminded me of the importance of the Great Commission.
Knowing that the truth I have can mean the difference between life and death for someone else hit me hard in the moment and still sits with me now.
My life does not belong to me. It has always and will always be about God. He is the ultimate prize, and He holds the victory. It is simply my job to be in Him and do His work. He is worthy of it all.
Elizabeth Himstedt, Class of 2027
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