As
I was filling out the 'When' for Nephi in our challenge booklets it
took me back to my time at EFY this summer. The 'When' for Nephi asks,
"When have I felt God's love for me as I have read or listened to his
word?" Over EFY the group that I was with decided to make a goal to not
postpone a prompting. If we felt like we needed to do something we would
do it. At one of the devotionals there was an opportunity to volunteer
and share what you learned from songs we were studying at that time. I
felt that I should raise my hand but almost immediately after I was
overcome with fear and worry.
I was scared to talk in front of the whole
EFY, and what if I stumbled over my words? I remembered what our goal
was and told myself that I probably wouldn't get chosen anyway, so I raised my hand. I ended up getting picked and while I was up sharing
what I learned I had one of the most spiritual experiences I've ever had.
I felt the spirit and Heavenly Father's love for me so strong I could
hardly sing when it was time to sing the songs.
I want to bear my
testimony of two things, the power of setting goals and the blessings
that come if you don't postpone a prompting. I know it's hard to keep with
your goals but it is so worth it when you do. You feel accomplished and
very proud when you've got there; the trick is to never give up. When you
hear the spirit whispering something in your ear, do it. Don't be afraid.
If you are, the Lord will help you through it. I love this gospel and I
know the power it can bring to your life if you only use it.
Written by Ali Cummings, who helped write and compile the pre-camp challenge, "I Have Learned for Myself"
I want to bear my testimony to everyone that if you study the scriptures in this book, you will learn to seek answers to your questions, and ultimately grow closer to Christ. I have already had my testimony strengthened in doing this, and you can too! You can feel an increase in the Spirit, and know that you are not alone in asking questions. Through study and prayer, you can all learn for yourselves the answers you are seeking, and feel God's love for you.
Written by Lindsay Miller, who helped write and compile the pre-camp challenge, "I Have Learned for Myself"
Coming up with this book took tons of prayer, fasting, and planning. At first we didn't really know what we were doing or how it was going to work, but as we met together every week and began praying and asking the Lord for help, we were able to come up with the idea that led to our book. The work was slow and hard and it took a lot of scripture study and prayer on what the girls needed to hear. It was great to have Ali and Sister Crane because we all had different perspectives on what was needed and so we put them all together and after lots of work out came the book! Making this has helped me to know that it's okay to ask questions and helped to answer some of mine, I hope that the girls learn as much doing this book as I was able to making it. Love all the young women and leaders putting their time and efforts into this and can't wait for camp!
