Elder Paul K. Sybrowsky
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"In the New Testament, our Savior, Jesus Christ, teaches us the importance of seeking after the one who is lost."
Elder Sybrowsky said he was once one of those who was once "lost." His parents were not active in the the church, but he was "found" through the invitations of friends and teachers.
"These wonderful friends and leaders understood Elder M. Russell Ballard's recent counsel to 'find one more,' and they understood what that entailed. Sometimes, it's the one in the corner who needs to be found."
In the Old Testament, Isaiah speaks of the latter days, declaring: "Thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders."
That prophecy is fulfilled as Latter-day Saints care for others and reflect on the question, "If Christ had my opportunities, what would he do?" Those who do so can make a difference in the lives of others.
"Each one of us can make a difference in someone's life, but we must act; we must do; we must labor diligently. Perhaps you have received an impression to invite someone to return to church, or to hear the message of the restored gospel for the first time. Go ahead, follow that impression.
"With faith and a willing heart (even desire), we must trust that the Spirit will give us, 'in the very hour, yea, in the very moment, what ye shall say.'"
