Yet another year of participating in Savior of the World has come and gone, and of course I have to share some of my thoughts about it. It has taken a bit of time to write it all down because I have been trying to gather my thoughts about it. There are so many things and experiences that I would love to share, but honestly I couldn't convey through words just how amazing being a part of this miraculous show, feeling the Spirit in such a special and personal way, and coming to know some of the most tender souls, really is.
Each time I have been in Savior of the World, it has been a different experience with different lessons to learn and different things to improve on. Each time though, my relationship with my Savior has been strengthened and each time I have been blessed to get close to and unify myself with some of the sweetest and influential saints. We become unified in His work, and feel a love for one another that could surely only come from the Spirit and love of Christ - my brothers and sisters! People matter. That is one thing that I noticed this year in particular. I feel that this year, I have learned so much about how to love. I have felt my heart open up in ways I never have before. I have never felt such a true desire to love and serve selflessly than when I am in this production. One of the purest, most heavenly kinds of joy can be experienced there.
As you may know, this year I got to be a part of one of my favorite scenes of the whole show. It was an absolute delight to be able to stand with such amazing women and testify of Christ - especially to children. When we would sing Alleluia, I truly rejoiced with those sisters in the fact that Jesus Christ returned and lives again! He conquered death. At a homecoming I went to this year, my friend told about how before his first transfer, he asked his missionary trainer for any last bit of advice. His trainer then grabbed his shoulders and looked him in the eyes and said, "Elder, everyone in this world is a sinner, and you are the biggest one." Although at first that may seem harsh, his point was that each of us need the Savior. Desperately. Whether we sin great sins, or just fall short everyday. It is such a humbling principle to me. It is so true. How merciful the Lord is to forgive us and teach us time and time again because He understands our imperfections and humanity.
I feel that I have truly come closer to my Savior through this experience. I love Him. He is my very best friend and I do stand all amazed at the love He offers each of us.
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