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Many years ago I was serving in the Young Men's Organization in my

ward. I attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor in my church building. I was

there a few minutes early and I sat down on the stage a few

rows back. My bishop was sitting alone in his regular spot on the front row.

He turned back and smiled and invited me to sit in the seat next to him. His emphasis on the invitation wasn't so much

that he would not be sitting alone, but that I would sit in that particular seat. I bantered

with him that I would be happy to sit next to him, not in that particular seat because that was a

seat for a Bishopric counselor. I recall saying I'm not saying that I won't sit in that

seat eventually maybe but definitely not right now.

He chuckled, waved away my comment, and directed me again to sit.

I did not know, but found out a couple weeks later that he had already submitted my name

to the stake for a new church calling, and I would occupy that seat for many months.

That experience taught me a valuable lesson. We choose to provide our time,

talents and all with which God has blessed us to build up the

kingdom of God and the church and everything around us. The effect of that

choice does not wait for when it is convenient or when we feel capable.

President Nelson reflected,

have you not learned the strength comes to an ordinary soul

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