The One

There has been so much about "The One" that I have come across lately...

Elder Bednar's book,
FB & Twitter posts,
Scripture stories,
All the changes announced in the recent General Conference,
just to name a few. 😄

It all has me thinking...

It NEVER has been about the ninty and nine, about a group or a congregation...
It's never been about the statistics, although that was often how "success" was measured...
It was never about how wonderful a program was run, or a meeting was conducted, or a lesson was presented, or a talk was given...
It hasn't even been about who is "active" vs. "inactive"...

It’s ALWAYS been about The One. 

Who is The One needing a listening ear?

Who is The One needing love, acceptance, and understanding?

Who is The One who looks to you and needs your friendship?

Who is The One whose life choices, although different than yours, are good choices for them?

Who is The One who has life burdens that are just a bit too heavy for them to bear?

Who is The One who is really hurting?

Who is The One feeling lonely, or worthless, or like they don't fit?

Who is The One who just needs a touch of kindness?

Our world, our society, is full of many, individual "The One"; a person who is struggling, a person who feels less, a person who is doing it all the best they can. It's the "errand of angels" to do whatsoever "is gentle and human". We never know the heart or heartache of another, so, never hesitate to reach out to The One.

Oh, and it’s OK if, sometimes, you are The One ❤️

I'm just sayin'...