The Holy Spirit is powerful and active, and I experienced this clearly in my week in Utah. I had many conversations this week, and I felt nervous to begin all of them, whether it was a missionary at Temple Square or a student at Snow College. However, I felt that my purpose in being there was aligned with the Lord’s. From this came an unnatural peace. And from this peace came abundant trust in the Lord. And when we do not doubt the Lord, He does very big things.
I find it ironic that the verses the LDS Church uses to “justify” Joseph Smith’s visions are the verses I found most relevant for this week. James 1:5-6 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.”
I asked the Lord for wisdom many times in conversations this week, and He consistently delivered. I believe that this is solely because my purpose in being in Utah was aligned with His purpose for me.
For example, I prayed many times before, during, and after conversations that the Lord would provide clarity in my thinking, and He not only cleared my mind of distractions, but He also planted ideas and arguments that fit perfectly for the conversation at hand.
There was also a day when one of my partners had a non-ceasing nosebleed. It would not stop. When we arrived at the spot where conversations were held, I prayed aloud to God and asked that He would heal the nosebleed for the sake of conversation with members of the LDS Church. Immediately, the nosebleed stopped, and we went on to have an incredible ninety-minute conversation with a member of the LDS Church.
When we are aligned with the Lord’s purpose for us, our prayers will align with His will.
The Holy Spirit was very present with me in Utah, and for that I am very grateful.
Luke Grunewald, Class of 2027
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