Heart are good

Elders, 

When we encounter people who want to tear down with scriptures, I reflect how the Lord wants the scriptures written on the soft mailable parts of the heart over the tablets of stone. Peace making takes time and a deep understanding of the Lord's principles and not the the Lord's law alone. Many people may know the written reference of the scriptures but it's deep and incredible meaning can be easily missed. We could bark references at each other and call ourselves victors because we knew a reference but can truly fail to connect with hearts. While we seek to connect with God and help others to connect too, the testimony of the heart, the words that bring the Holy Ghost, are equally important to us as the written word from thousands of years ago. 

Your mission is not a race to beat others with knowledge of scriptures alone but of the heart. Miracles happen because you seek others though prayer and fasting. When I was a missionary, I misunderstood the role of being a servant of the Lord. I was memorizing the scriptures references. I was a dill weed. I would scream a reference. That approach pushed Seekers of the Gospel away and made me look contentious. These days I have changed. I see that everyone is trying to be nurished by the Spirit. I have had to learn to make the Savior a priority in my life. In so doing, I have learned to see others as God sees them. It opens doors and allows communication where there could be hostility. 

Elders, as you become closer to Christ, show daily repentance and faith you will be able to speak with the voice of an angel that changes hearts. Bear your testimony daily. Find the Lord in your trials and tribulations. Each experience you are in is made to strengthen your testimony. God is with you daily. You are awesome!

I'll hope you are experiencing joy in your wild and crazy assignment as a missionary. The Binghams pray for you daily. 

Love Brother Bingham 

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