Elder Henry B. Eyring
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Thousands of members of the church are called every week to serve in the church. Some basic truths can help them succeed.
"Even the newest member of the church knows that a call to service should be primarily a matter of the heart . . . What they all need, even more than a description of what they are to do, is to see with spiritual eyes what it means to be called to serve in the restored Church of Jesus Christ.
"First, you are called of God. The Lord knows you . . . He chose you." The keys inherent in every calling "carry with them a right to revelation. And revelations come in answer to prayers.
"You are called to represent the Savior . . . Your calling is to bless lives. Your call has eternal consequences for others and for you. In the world to come, thousands may call your name blessed, even more than the people you serve here. They will be the ancestors and descendants of those who chose eternal life because of something you said or did, or even what you were.
"Your call carries grave responsibility. But you need not fear, because with your call come great promises . . . The Lord will guide you by revelation just as he called you . . . Just as God called you and will guide you, he will magnify you. There will be times when you will feel overwhelmed . . . He will send the Holy Ghost of manifest (to others) that what you spoke is true. What you say and do will carry hope and give direction beyond your natural abilities and your own understanding."
